*◊ SPECTACULAR UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL FIRST PRODUCTION LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 01.

SN 01. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. Model 1900 Swiss Military Contract with Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Early flat checkered safety lever. Grip safety. Swiss proofs on bbl and receiver. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Takedown lever and magazine latch are both numbered on right side. Unrelieved frame with original, correct flat button wood bottom magazine with metal discs. This gun is featured on pp. 170, 181, 183 and 191 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. This gun was delivered to Bern in May 1901 and issued as a Swiss Army standard weapon. This is the very first production Luger manufactured and it remains in beautiful condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Henk Visser who purchased it from the widow of the officer to whom it was issued in 1901. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining about 97% orig bright blue with light sharp edge wear and some fading on grip straps. Swiss arsenal straw is about 95% and bright. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips retain nice color and have light wear on checkering, Magazine is near new with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52832 BWS7 (50,000-100,000) – Lot 3053

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
	3053	$46,000.00	◊ SPECTACULAR UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL FIRST PRODUCTION LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 01. SN 01. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. Model 1900 Swiss Military Contract with Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Early flat checkered safety lever. Grip safety. Swiss proofs on bbl and receiver. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Takedown lever and magazine latch are both numbered on right side. Unrelieved frame with original, correct flat button wood bottom magazine with metal discs. This gun is featured on pp. 170, 181, 183 and 191 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. This gun was delivered to Bern in May 1901 and issued as a Swiss Army standard weapon. This is the very first production Luger manufactured and it remains in beautiful condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Henk Visser who purchased it from the widow of the officer to whom it was issued in 1901. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining about 97% orig bright blue with light sharp edge wear and some fading on grip straps. Swiss arsenal straw is about 95% and bright. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips retain nice color and have light wear on checkering, Magazine is near new with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52832 BWS7 (50,000-100,000) – Lot 3053 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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*◊ SPECTACULAR UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL FIRST PRODUCTION LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 01.