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2279
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$4,600.00
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*◊ RARE 1936 MAUSER BANNER SIAMESE ARTILLERY LUGER PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL MATCHING STOCK AND MAG.SN 3551v. Cal. 9mm 8″ bbl with horizontal Crown/U proof on front of front sight base. Adjustable artillery rear sight with sight blade and adjustment block that do not match. 1936 date above chamber. Mauser Banner on center toggle link. Rear toggle link has Scriptic S proof underneath (indicating leftover part from K date production). Horizontal Crown/U proof next to SN on left receiver. SNs on frame receiver and toggle assembly parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Original matching numbered aluminum bottom magazine. Back of frame has Siamese proof followed by 294 in Siamese numerals. Walnut stock with matching numbers that are stamped into wood next to lever. This gun is featured on pgs 539, 562 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good retaining 50% blue with pitting and corrosion overall. 10% straw with overall corrosion. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked dark. There is a chip at the bottom front of the left grip. Bore is sharp with frosting. Magazine body retains 95% blue and aluminum bottom has little wear. Stock is very good with minor nicks and dings. Blue is bright on lug, straw is corroded on lever. Mechanics are good. 4-52898 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 2279
Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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. |