UNIQUE TRANSITIONAL UNNUMBERED & UNPROOFED FACTORY TRANSITIONAL PROTOTYPE LUDWIG LOEWE/DWM BORCHARDT.

SN NSN. 7-1/2″ 7.65 mm Cal Borchardt bbl with unique barleycorn front sight. “WAFFENFABRIK/LOEWE/BERLIN” above chamber. “SYSTEM BORCHARDT. PATENT.” on right receiver. No other markings, proofs or numbers are visible. Borchardt toggle with toggle lock. Checkered walnut grips with wide border. Proper magazine with no marks or numbers. This gun has a Loewe Barrel/toggle/receiver assembly and DWM frame with simplified DWM machining with no numbers or proofs. Prototype made during transition from the original Loewe batch of ~1000 pistols to new production by DWM ca. 1897/8. The magazine is possibly unique in not having the standard PATENT marking of production magazines stamped into the left body recess. This gun is featured on p. 121, 128 and 137 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig bright blue with silvering on sharp edges. Scattered light scratches and fading with light corrosion on grip straps. Retains 40% orig straw on appropriate parts. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with light wear and a few minor dings and dents to checkering and borders. Magazine has corrosion on body and minor dents to wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52108 BWS134 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3026

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3026	$18,500.00	UNIQUE TRANSITIONAL UNNUMBERED & UNPROOFED FACTORY TRANSITIONAL PROTOTYPE LUDWIG LOEWE/DWM BORCHARDT. SN NSN. 7-1/2″ 7.65 mm Cal Borchardt bbl with unique barleycorn front sight. “WAFFENFABRIK/LOEWE/BERLIN” above chamber. “SYSTEM BORCHARDT. PATENT.” on right receiver. No other markings, proofs or numbers are visible. Borchardt toggle with toggle lock. Checkered walnut grips with wide border. Proper magazine with no marks or numbers. This gun has a Loewe Barrel/toggle/receiver assembly and DWM frame with simplified DWM machining with no numbers or proofs. Prototype made during transition from the original Loewe batch of ~1000 pistols to new production by DWM ca. 1897/8. The magazine is possibly unique in not having the standard PATENT marking of production magazines stamped into the left body recess. This gun is featured on p. 121, 128 and 137 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig bright blue with silvering on sharp edges. Scattered light scratches and fading with light corrosion on grip straps. Retains 40% orig straw on appropriate parts. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with light wear and a few minor dings and dents to checkering and borders. Magazine has corrosion on body and minor dents to wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52108 BWS134 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3026 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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UNIQUE TRANSITIONAL UNNUMBERED & UNPROOFED FACTORY TRANSITIONAL PROTOTYPE LUDWIG LOEWE/DWM BORCHARDT.