*RARE SIMSON & CO. “S” TOGGLE LUGER.

*RARE SIMSON & CO. “S” TOGGLE LUGER. SN 1018a. Cal. 9 mm. Usual configuration with 4″ bbl, large Gothic letter “S” on front toggle link, with Eagle “6” on all parts including grips. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips & accompanied by a matching numbered aluminum base magazine. This is a rare variation Simson that is very difficult to find in such nice, original, all matching condition. Although 10,000-12,000 of these pistols were manufactured in 1933-34 period, few survive intact with much orig condition. Most were issued to German armed forces & saw heavy service throughout war leaving most with worn surfaces or damaged & changed parts. PROVENANCE: Doug Smith Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including grips & magazine. Overall retains about 95% orig blue & about 60% orig straw colors. Grips are very fine with a few minor chipped diamonds & retain beautiful wood grain with light to moderate wear. Magazine is extremely fine. Mechanics are fine, bore is bright & sharp with a minor spot or two of light frosting. A rare pistol in wonderful condition. 4-36133 JR184 & BS (10,000-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	1051	$0.00	RARE SIMSON & CO. “S” TOGGLE LUGER. SN 1018a. Cal. 9 mm. Usual configuration with 4″ bbl, large Gothic letter “S” on front toggle link, with Eagle “6” on all parts including grips. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips & accompanied by a matching numbered aluminum base magazine. This is a rare variation Simson that is very difficult to find in such nice, original, all matching condition. Although 10,000-12,000 of these pistols were manufactured in 1933-34 period, few survive intact with much orig condition. Most were issued to German armed forces & saw heavy service throughout war leaving most with worn surfaces or damaged & changed parts. PROVENANCE: Doug Smith Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including grips & magazine. Overall retains about 95% orig blue & about 60% orig straw colors. Grips are very fine with a few minor chipped diamonds & retain beautiful wood grain with light to moderate wear. Magazine is extremely fine. Mechanics are fine, bore is bright & sharp with a minor spot or two of light frosting. A rare pistol in wonderful condition. 4-36133 JR184 & BS (10,000-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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