*◊ RARE SIMSON S CODE LUGER.

SN 1888a. 4″ 9mm bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom. S on center toggle link (code for Simson manufacture). Eagle/6 proofs on almost all parts. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Proper Eagle/6 proofed Simson aluminum bottom magazine with S on bottom and no numbers. The serial number, 1888a, is the highest recorded Simson number. This gun is featured on pp. 467, 477, 631 and 723 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% proper era arsenal finish. Straw is 95% with areas of light corrosion. Bore is bright with light frosting. Grips are lightly worn with minor dings and dents to checkering and some wood grain showing. Magazine is excellent showing little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52947 BWS96 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3120

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
	3120	$6,900.00	◊ RARE SIMSON S CODE LUGER. SN 1888a. 4″ 9mm bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom. S on center toggle link (code for Simson manufacture). Eagle/6 proofs on almost all parts. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Proper Eagle/6 proofed Simson aluminum bottom magazine with S on bottom and no numbers. The serial number, 1888a, is the highest recorded Simson number. This gun is featured on pp. 467, 477, 631 and 723 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% proper era arsenal finish. Straw is 95% with areas of light corrosion. Bore is bright with light frosting. Grips are lightly worn with minor dings and dents to checkering and some wood grain showing. Magazine is excellent showing little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52947 BWS96 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3120 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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*◊ RARE SIMSON S CODE LUGER.