FINE GROUP OF TEN AMERICAN WWII FIGHTING KNIVES AND BOLOS.

1) .1918 dated model 1917 bolo by “PLUMB” in 1945 dated U.S.M.C. sheath. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade retains much of its orig WWII re-parkerized finish, scabbard very good to fine overall. 2) . 1918 dated model 1917 “PLUMB, ST. LOUIS” marine bolo in 1945 dated sheath. CONDITION: Good to very good overall as re-parkerized in WWII with heavy sharpening and weathered wood grips. Sheath is very good overall. 3) . Fine U.S.M.C. hospital corpsman’s knife made and marked by “THE CLYDE CUTLERY CO” in 1943 dated “USMC BOYT” sheath. CONDITION: Very fine overall. 11-1/4″ blade is crisply marked, mostly bright with small areas of staining and sharpening marks at tip. Accompanying sheath is complete well marked and fine. 4) . Fine U.S.M.C. hospital corpsman’s knife made and marked by “CHATILLON N.Y.” in 1945 dated “USMC BOYT” sheath. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. 11-3/8″ blade is gray/bright with old sharpening marks still retaining some orig luster, scattered pitting. Accompanying sheath is fine overall. 5) . 3 surplus like new “CATTARAUGUS 225 Q” commando fighting knives, each in brown leather sheaths with snap closure. CONDITION: Very fine – extremely fine overall. Blades retain virtually all their orig luster. Leather disc grips are sound with several discs slightly askew. Accompanying sheaths are overall very good to fine with scuffing and craquelure especially to snap ring closures. 6) . 2 fine “PAL” RH36 commando knives in leather sheaths. CONDITION: One knife retains virtually all its orig re-parkerized finish with complete matching sheath in matching fine condition. Second knife has sharpening marks still retaining 80% parkerized finish. Sheath lacks snap tab closure. 7) . “DISSTON U.S. 1943″ marked U.S.M.C machete, 23″ overall, 18” blade. Accompanying machete is a 1942 dated “SCHELL LEATHER GOODS CO” sheath. CONDITION: Fine overall. Hard rubber grip is complete and sound. Blade retains about 90% dark finish with sharpened blade. Accompanying sheath is fine. Appears surplus but orig made for longer blade. 52646-19, 52646-20, 52646-21, 52646-22, 52646-23, 52646-24, 52646-25 JS (600-800) – Lot 2282

COLLECTOR’S LOT OF FIFTEEN MILITARY AND COMMERCIAL CARTRIDGES.

Two boxes of German 9mm 08 cartridges dated November 1917, which appear full and wrapped in protective cellophane. One box of German 08 cartridges dated 1943, which appears unopened and wrapped in protective cellophane. One box of German 9mm cartridges for the 08 pistol, dated 1944, in steel case with fair label, all cartridges appear to be in box. One box of 9mm Parabellum commercially loaded and dated February 1911; box of 50 with good label, all cartridges appear to be present. One box of Peter’s Cartridge Co Cal. 30 Luger, commercially loaded with very nice label; corners of box are loose, box appears full. Outstanding Winchester color label box of 50 Cal. 7.63/30 Mauser specifically for the Borchardt and Mauser Automatic Pistols; box is sealed and very fine. One box of 9mm 08 cartridges, loaded by RWS, commercial box with excellent label; box appears unopened. One box of Winchester 7.63/30 Mauser, very early red label indicating loaded with hollow point bullets for the Borchardt and Mauser Automatic Pistols. One full box of Winchester of 357 Magnum ammunition, loaded specifically for the Smith & Wesson 357 Magnum Revolver. One box of approximately eight cartridges of 45 revolver cartridges marked “dummy”. One box of Remington 5-in-1 blank cartridges; box with good label and appears complete. One box of Remington 5-in-1 blanks with approximately 12 cartridges; box is tattered and missing flap. One box of Frankford Arsenal 45 ACP cartridges dated January 17, 1912; box of 20 is missing four cartridges, but is the earliest box I have personally ever seen. One box of Winchester Repeating Arms 45 ACP, dated 1918, containing 15 cartridges. CONDITION: As previously noted, all boxes are in fair condition with numerous scuffs and abrasions, loose labels, and missing cartridges were previously described. 52528-46 TDW (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2283

ORIGINAL BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE FROM WORLD WAR I “BIG BERTHA” CANNON.

NSN. Only one dozen massive “42cm Kurze Marinekanone 14 L/12 in Raderlafette” (42cm short naval cannon on wheeled carriage) were manufactured. The gun was nicknamed “Dicke Bertha” (Big Bertha) by German soldiers in WWI. The gun was designed under great secrecy by Krupp. At the time of construction, the Big Berthas were the largest and most powerful, movable artillery pieces by use of any army in the world. The gun could fire projectiles weighing close to one ton, almost six miles. Shells could penetrate close to 50 ft of concrete and soil. The crew to service one “Big Bertha” was 125 men. Cartridge casing has height of almost 17″ bottom diameter of 16.8″ a base diameter of 18.3″ and weighs over 80 lbs. Casing is marked on base with various proofs and date of July (Juli) 1915 and maker “MAGDEBURG”. Cartridge casing was not physically attached to the projectile. In operation of this massive gun, the projectile was loaded first, then cartridge with propellant charge was taken from a wicker basket designed to hold each cartridge, which included several hundred pounds of propellant charge. This massive casing is a very rare collector’s item today and nearly all specimens were melted down for their scrap value in years past. CONDITION: Original unaltered unpolished, pleasing patina with scattered areas of more dark patina, with just traces of green verdigries. Interior completely unaltered and vintage. This is a fantastic military conversation piece that can also be used as a one-of-a-kind antique side table. 51900-1 JWK (1,500-3,000) – Lot 2284

FANTASTIC CONDITION AGFA GERMAN MOORE 16MM PROJECTOR IN CASE WITH SEVEN ORIGINAL PROPAGANDA REELS.

Utterly fantastic condition 110/220 compatible AGFA projector has switch at base to select 110v or 220v with rheostat to adjust speed faster or slower for either voltage. Spring poppit safety button so it cannot be accidentally used for the wrong voltage. Springs are used as drive belts with one spare included in the cover of the orig brown covered projector carrying case, which also includes a take-up reel and 4-3/4″ diameter reel with approximately 5/8″ of some unknown subject matter on Ikon safety film. Also included are seven 16mm reels inside 5 individual and one dbl canister with orig German labels, with subject of each reels contents written in English hand printed on each label. Subjects include; tug boats/coal carrier boats, 1936 Olympics, mill for grinding flour, making metal blade, zebra, antelope, giraffe animals, youth workers / pictures of Hitler. CONDITION: Extremely fine with almost all of its orig black hard coat finish, bearings move smoothly, lens appears clear and unblemished, electric cord extremely fine and appears serviceable although not plugged in and tested. Orig case very fine with a few small tears to the black lining which do not effect serviceability. Handle and reinforced corners, fasteners and latch all completely serviceable. Film within canisters also appears very fine. Tremendously interesting find of a vintage WWII era item, with film which could provide some startling imagery. 52646-43 JWK (500-1,500) – Lot 2285

COLLECTOR’S LOT OF THIRD REICH IDENTIFIED AWARDS, MAPS, AND EPHEMERA.

Two large troop movement and battle activity maps dated 2 July 1941 and 21 July, 1941 for movements and activities in Lithuania for actions against Finnish troops. Maps listing numerous Panzer Korps and troop engagement. Laminated on acid free board in between two pieces of plexiglass, screwed together to avoid damage or soiling of maps. Both measuring 50″ high x 26″ wide at the exterior of the maps. A small, eight pc collection of Third Reich medals and awards, identified to Major Hans Boehmer inclusive of Gold Wound Badge, Knight’s Cross First Class, Knight’s Cross, Close Combat Activity Badge, German Cross in Gold, and award for combat activities on the Eastern Front. Framed in a 20″ high x 16″ wide framed display case under glass. An outstanding award to Oberfeldwebel Alfred Tykiel of his Knight’s Cross for activities on 6 August, 1941. This is printed on vellum in its proper presentation jacket and hand signed by the Fuehrer Adolf Hitler. Accompanied by a picture of Tykiel with a small subnote regarding his 21st birthday. Large aluminum Rail Road Nazi Eagle emblem marked on back “LOK 600 / GAL-Ma Si” with a casting mark of “LOKRZAB BERL”. Eagle measuring 13-1/2″ high x 24″ wide. CONDITION: Maps are good overall with very minor water staining and several fold marks evident from prior to framing; otherwise very good. Badges are very nice with no serious corrosion or damage. Award on vellum is museum quality and has been protected for many years with no damage or discoloring. Rail Road Eagle has pleasant patina with some very minor surface scratching. 52528-45 TDW (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2286

FINE PAINTED WWII A-2 JACKET OF 1ST LIEUTENANT EUGENE EMMONS, 317TH FIGHTER SQUADRON.

This is a relatively fine brown leather A-2 complete with label, stenciled name of E. H. Emmons along with blocked out name of G. B. Edwards, the earlier owner. Painted on reverse of jacket is a P-47 Thunderbolt and left sleeve has a painted American flag, sewn leather Lieutenant bars are found on either shoulder. Lt. Eugene Emmons was an Ace and is listed on the 317th Fighter Squadron website as being the pilot of the “HUN HUNTER”, number “25” and has 9 confirmed aerial victories and was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. CONDITION: Leather body and lining are fine, complete and supple, good label. Skirt is intact, one large tear. Cuffs are frayed but mostly intact. Zipper and snaps are functional. This jacket is “as found” and fresh to market, apparently stored since the war. 52561-1 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2287

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SCARCE MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIGZAG REVOLVER WITH HINGED FRAME.

SN 516 (visible through cylinder on bottom rear of bbl assembly). Cal. 11 mm. 5-1/2″ bbl. This revolver was made for a short time between the solid frame and later hinged frame with cartridge extractor; this revolver is quite scarce. Integral rib of bbl is marked “GEBR. MAUSER & Cie OBERNDORF A/ N. WURTTEMBERG 1878. PATENT”. Revolver is of bright blue finish with temper blued small parts, case hardened latch and hammer, and checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining perhaps as much as 80% orig bright blue with considerable overall light flecking with some associated pitting, with a few larger patches of missing finish, mostly on bbl toward muzzle. Left side of frame shows a number of percussion marks. Grips are fine, lightly worn. Bore is excellent. Mechanically fine. 52318-2 (5,500-6,500) – Lot 2288

*VERY RARE SIX SHOT MAUSER LARGE RING HAMMER 1896 BROOMHANDLE VL&D 7.63 PISTOL.

SN 29596. Cal. 7.63. 4″ bbl. Standard markings on top of bbl flat, right side of frame. “VON LENGERKE/& DETMOLD/NEW-YORK”. Crown U proof on left side of slide. All external numbers match. Early large ring hammer variation. Six shot. Simple notch rear sight integral with rear of slide. Orig matching wood grips. Straw color on trigger. Matching numbers. Orig split ring. CONDITION: Fine with most of the orig finish. Some very light surface rust in areas. Vivid fire blue on bolt stop, extractor, safety. All markings clear. Most of the orig straw on trigger. Grips are fine with light handling marks. Bore has strong rifling with very light pitting in grooves. Fine mechanical function, very tight. 52372-9 GER (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 2289

Revised: 10/20/2017

Please Note: Serial number is 644754; not 844754 as stated in the catalog.

*EXCEPTIONAL MAUSER BOLO PISTOL RIG WITH STOCK AND HOLSTER.

SN 844754. Cal. 7.63MM. 4″ bbl. Deep rust blue finish overall, with fire blue appointments on trigger, safety, and sight. Later short extractor variation with new safety marked hammer. Traditional Mauser banner markings on left side of frame. Traditional 22 groove commercial walnut grips. Complete with Mauser banner marked holster stock and period commercial leather hanger with cleaning rod. CONDITION: Very fine overall with typical slight finish loss at highpoints of rails, sight bolsters, chamber area, and as expected at muzzle. Leading edges of frame and magazine well have slight finish loss from holster carry. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Mechanics are fine. All visible numbers, including grips, have been found to be matching on pistol itself. Shoulder stock iron is numbered to another gun, but fits well. Stock itself has numerous small bruises and abrasions, but no major distress other than typical cracking above latch and at hinge. Evidence of having previously been lightly cleaned and possibly sanded at a previous date. Leather hanger is intact, however stitching is loose and has evidence of having previously been repaired. 52668-4 TDW (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 2290

*SUPERIOR DWM ARTILLERY LUGER RIG DATED 1918 INCLUDING SHOULDER BOARD STOCK, HOLSTER AND SNAIL DRUM.

SN 1843. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl with slide adjustable rear sight graduated 1-8. Late pattern without fine tuning screws. Rust blue finish overall with straw finish, control levers and trigger. Wood based white steel magazine. Chamber dated 1918. Toggle marked “DWM” with appropriate military proofs and inspection on left side of receiver and bottom of bbl. Rig is complete with its walnut unnumbered shoulder board and 1916 dated holster complete with cleaning rod and later pattern snail drum with “B” over “N” for manufacturer’s mark and SN 29968. Snail drum also includes dust cover. Holster and shoulder board rig are complete with shoulder strap. These iconic rigs are rarely found complete and/or in fine condition. This has all those attributes. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with most all finish remaining, with only the slightest amount of finish loss at muzzle from being housed in its holster. A thinning and minor loss of finish at bottom of grip and on stock attaching iron from same holster use. Over 95% of straw finish remains with over 50% of fire blue finish remaining on screws and springs. After detailed disassembly, all visible numbers were found to be matching including firing pin. Wood based magazine and bolt hold open. Mechanics functioning. Bore is bright and sharp. Snail drum retains over 50% blue finish and appears to function properly. Unnumbered shoulder stock is exceptionally fine with almost all finish on iron and straw on locking lever. Holster and straps are very fine with leather still being supple and lined. An outstanding example. 52528-8 TDW (4,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 2291

Revised: 10/20/2017

Please Note: Great News! Grips are matching numbers.

*ELEGANT DWM ARTILLERY LUGER WITH SNAIL DRUM AND CARRY POUCH.

SN 461. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl. Blue finish overall with straw finish control levers and trigger. DWM marked toggle with chamber dated 1914. Adjustable rear sight with graduations 1-8 with early fine screws on both front and rear sights. Fine early 3-digit SN example. 2-pc checkered walnut stocks, complete with wood based magazine and 1st pattern 32 rnd snail drum marked “B/N” for manufacturer and SN’d 80155. A contemporary snail drum pouch is included with this rig with little known as to the manufacturer or origin of pouch. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with most rust blue finish remaining, with typical slight loss of finish at forward edge of frame, high points of sights and rear of stock lug. Straw finish has faded with only 25-30% remaining on trigger, takedown latch and even less on safety. Bore is frosted with sharp rifling. After detailed disassembly, all numbers found to be matching with exception of wood base magazine and unnumbered grips. Bolt hold open has unusual coloring from possible earlier repair but numbered properly and functions properly. Mechanics are crisp. Snail drum is very fine with good spring tension and appears functional in all manner. Most blue finish remains and is a far above average example. Contemporary leather pouch for drum is in fine condition with strong stitching and supple leather. 52528-31 TDW (3,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 2292

*OUTSTANDING PERSIAN ARTILLERY LUGER RIG MANUFACTURED 1934-1935.

SN 3935. Cal. 9mm. 7-3/4″ bbl. Deep rust blue finish overall with traditional slide adjustable rear sight and 2-pc checkered walnut grips with straw finished operating levers and trigger. Complete with its matching shoulder board stock, leather holster, magazine pouch, and shoulder straps. This rare and desirable Persian rig has Persian crest over chamber. SNs and manufacturer’s nomenclature all written in Farsi. Purchased by the Shah of Persian (modern day Iran) in 1934. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall with most blue finish remaining and typical highpoint finish loss from holster wear and firing. Bore is bright with sharp rifling and mechanics are fine. Approximately 40% straw finish remains on control levers and trigger. All visible numbers, with exception of magazine, are matching. These rigs are very rarely encountered with original finish and this one is exquisite. A small quantity of these were imported in the 1980’s, however those guns were import marked and re-numbered; this example is not one of those guns and remains in its original, unaltered configuration and condition. Board stock is very fine with slight finish loss at highpoints of iron but very strong Persian markings exist. Holster is very fine with strong stitching, supple leather, complete with wiping rod and tool. Bright bore with functioning mechanics, numbers matching except magazine as noted. An outstanding example and would be very hard to improve upon. 52528-2 TDW (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 2293

*VERY RARE DWM MODEL 1902 COMMERCIAL LUGER CARBINE WITH STOCK 30 CAL PISTOL.

SN 23706. Cal. 30. 11-3/4″ bbl. DWM marked on top of toggle. Numbered under bbl and on forend mounting bar. Matching two digit numbers on small parts. Grip safety. Checkered wood grips. Unnumbered wood bottom mag. Bbl mounted adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight. Checkered forend, internal number no longer visible due to scratches. Stock is unnumbered, very possibly a more modern replacement. CONDITION: Good with a majority of finish. Wear on high points and front strap. Markings clear except where noted. Bore is fine with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. 52254-1 GER (9,500-11,500) C&R – Lot 2294

*VERY RARE DWM MODEL 1902 COMMERCIAL LUGER CARBINE WITH STOCK 7.63 CAL PISTOL.

SN 21849. Cal. 7.63. 11-3/4″ bbl. DWM marked on top of toggle. Numbered under bbl and on forend mounting bar. Matching two digit numbers on small parts. Matching last three digits on rear of toggle. Grip safety. Checkered wood grips. Unnumbered wood bottom mag. Bbl mounted adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight. Checkered matching forend. Stock number is not matching although condition is. Horn buttplate. CONDITION: Fine with finish thinning on bbl and grip straps, wear on high points. Some orig straw color remaining. Light areas of minor surface rust. All markings clear. Grips, forend and stock are fine with light wear and handling marks. Checkering is sharp. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. 52445-1 GER (7,500-12,500) C&R – Lot 2295

*OUTSTANDING DWM MODEL 1900 SWISS LUGER EARLY THREE DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER.

SN 238. Cal. 30. 4-3/4″ bbl with deep rust blue finish and rich straw coloring on control levers and trigger. Early long frame design with Swiss cross over sunburst. “DWM” marking on forward toggle. Small Swiss proofs exist on bbl, receiver and toggle. Rich nitre-blue finish remains on grips screws, toggle pins and toggle retainer. Early “V” type rear sight remains intact, having not been modified to the later “U” pattern. Proper Swiss pattern wood based magazine with metal inserts. These early commercial Swiss lugers are probably some of the finest work DWM ever produced. CONDITION: Extremely fine, and near new. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Mechanics are crisp as the day it left the factory. This outstanding 1900 Swiss commercial has all appropriate matching numbers as verified after detailed disassembly. You would be hard pressed to improve upon this example. 52707-5 TDW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 2296

*FINE SWISS CONTRACT WIDE TRIGGER MODEL 1900 LUGER MANUFACTURED BY DWM FOR LATER PRIVATE SALE.

SN 4939. Cal. 30. 4-3/4″ bbl with deep rust blue finish overall with control levers and triggers being straw finished. Fine checkered walnut grips. Model 1900 with grip safety with Swiss proofs and “P” markings for private purchase sale. Swiss cross over sunburst on chamber and “DWM” in script on toggle lug. CONDITION: Extremely fine as professionally restored. Virtually all refinish remains. The restored straw finish on levers and wide trigger is very attractive. All numbers after detailed disassembly were found to be matching, including grips. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Mechanics are crisp. 52707-9 TDW (1,000-1,750) C&R – Lot 2297

*RARE AND DESIRABLE DWM AMERICAN EAGLE TEST LUGER.

SN 6124. Cal. 765. Bbl is 4-3/4″ rust blue finish overall with straw finish. Trigger, safety, takedown latch, ejector and extractor. DWM in scroll on toggle link with American Eagle crest over chamber. 2-pc checkered walnut grips with grip safety and no provision for stock. No proofs are evident on bottom of bbl or right side of receiver. Unnumbered wood base white metal magazine. One of the 1000 purchased and presented to the United States Government for test and evaluation CONDITION: Fine overall condition, with most blue finish remaining. With typical finish loss at high points of sideplate, at muzzle around front sight and bottom of front strap. Detailed disassembly reveals all numbers matching including grips. Firing pin and firing pin retainer are not numbered. Bore is bright and shiny with sharp rifling. Mechanics are crisp. A rare opportunity to own one of the 1000 American Eagle test Lugers. 52528-41 TDW (5,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 2298

*ATTIC CONDITION WWI ERFURT 1918 P08 LUGER PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN 8375B. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Rust blue finish overall with crown over block letters “ERFURT” on forward toggle. Dated 1918 over chamber. Traditional Erfurt inspections on right side of receiver as well as imperial property markings on trigger guard, bbl and receiver. 2-pc walnut stocks with faded straw finish control levers and trigger. White stitch clam shell holster with later WWII Third Reich inspection. With both wood base nickeled magazine and aluminum based later production blue steel magazine. CONDITION: Very good overall condition, with most all finish remaining. Slight corrosion exists on front strap of grip, as does traces of mold in checkered grips. Only slight finish loss found at muzzle, backstrap and high points of sights and bottom of magazine well. Bore is surprisingly bright and sharp, however, needs a diligent cleaning. Detailed disassembly reveals that all numbers found are matching with exception of magazines. Mechanics functioning. Holster is solid with good stitching but has traces of mold from not having been handled in a great while. A really nice attic find that should clean up very well. 52612-4 TDW (1,500-2,000) C&R – Lot 2299

*FINE DWM 1920 DATE LUGER PISTOL WITH MATCHING MAG.

SN 5480a. Cal. 9mm. Fine arsenal rework 1920 dated DWM Luger with matching mag and black leather holster with spare mismatched (7341m) mag. Chip of wood missing left grip panel underneath safety. Visible numbers appear matching between bbl, frame, toggle, takedown latch, and sideplate. Wood based mag matches SN with numeral 1. Left grip panels matches SN, right grip panel no discernible number. CONDITION: Extremely fine arsenal refinish with high edge wear and thinning at muzzle and on sideplate. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Grips good to very good with worn checkering. Black holster rates about good with wear to edges. Marked “S.D.I.V.1095” struck through with renumber to 6535). Police markings on back side of holster “S.B.W IV.2.66”. 52600-1 JWK (1,500-2,500) C&R – Lot 2300

*OUTSTANDING MAUSER 42 CODE / 1939 LUGER PISTOL.

SN 2697y. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Dark rust blue finish with military proofs on bottom of bbl and right side of receiver. Aluminum based blue steel magazine with dark blue finished operating levers and trigger. Block 42 marked on forward toggle indicating Mauser production. 1939 over chamber. Fine, correct 2-pc checkered walnut stocks. CONDITION: Extremely fine overall, with most all finish remaining. Typical very minor holster wear at bottom of right side of pistol grip. Very minor finish loss at leading edges of muzzle, high point of rear sight and leading edge of frame from holster wear. Bore is heavily frosted but visible rifling remains. After detailed disassembly, all numbers found to be matching including magazine, however, grips have no number present but believed correct. Mechanics crisp. 52528-15 TDW (1,500-2,000) C&R – Lot 2301

*DESIRABLE MAUSER 42 CODE P08 LUGER WITH POSTWAR NORWEGIAN ACCEPTANCE MARKINGS.

SN 7499c. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Blue finish overall. 42 code on toggle, indicating Mauser production. 1940 over chamber for date of manufacture. 2-pc checkered walnut grips with rich blued control levers and trigger. Norwegian acceptance marking found on backstrap (N-4285) and found on base of matching aluminum based magazine. Housed in an outstanding white stitched Kreigs Marine clam shell holster. CONDITION: Very fine overall with light holster wear and finish loss on sides of muzzle and top of receiver across the 1940 chamber date. Bottom of grip has slight holster wear as to be expected. After detailed disassembly, all numbers observed including grips and firing pin were found to be matching. Bore is frosted with strong rifling. Mechanics are fine. A real survivor having been issued in 1940 and later utilized by the Norwegians and still remains in prime condition. 52528-9 TDW (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 2302

*MAUSER S/42 1937 P08 WWII LUGER 9MM PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN 5773Y. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Standard markings. 1937 date above chamber. All matching numbers. Checkered wood grips. Metal lanyard ring attached to rear of pistol with leather, appears period. This gun has two non matching mags. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked on back “E.K.St. 1938″, WaA101 inspected. CONDITION: Fine with finish wear to high points, thinning on straps. All markings clear. Some very light surface rust in a few areas. Grips are fine with sharp checkering. Bore has strong rifling with some pitting. Extremely slight bulge in bbl approx. 3/4” back from muzzle, mainly noticeable from bore. Fine mechanical function. Holster is solid with wear and scuff marks, strong stitching. 52307-2 GER (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 2303

*MAUSER S/42 P08 1937 LUGER 9MM PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN 1717. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Standard markings. Dated 1937 above chamber. All matching numbers including mag. Checkered wood grips. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked on back “Karl Bocher/1939/Waldb”. Finnish marked takedown tool in holster pouch. CONDITION: Good with discoloration on front strap, left side of frame. Some light pitting. Takedown lever may be reblued. All markings clear. Light pitting on sideplate. Mechanics need attention. Safety functions, lever is loose. Bore is worn with moderate pitting. Grips are good showing areas of wear. Holster is solid with three holes in back. Strong stitching. Has been redyed. Tear at bottom of mag pouch. 52445-2 GER (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 2304

*OUTSTANDING MAUSER S42 CODE G DATE P-08 9 MM LUGER.

SN 4694b. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Rust blue finish with straw finish, control lever and trigger. 2-pc checkered walnut grips with “G” date on crest of chamber indicating 1935 production. Appropriate military proofs on both bbl and right side of receiver. S/42 on forward toggle assembly indicating Mauser manufacture. Aluminum based nickel magazine. CONDITION: Very fine overall with most all finish remaining, with only marginal but typical finish loss at high points of sideplate, leading edges of frame and muzzle wear. After detailed disassembly, numbers found to be matching including magazine. Grips, firing pin and firing pin retainer were found not to be numbered, which is believed to be appropriate and correct. Mechanics need attention as gun fails to fire possibly due to dried grease internally. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. 52528-14 TDW (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 2305

*ONE OF TWO KNOWN WALTHER AC41 “DEATH’S HEAD” MARKED P38 9MM PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN 8345G. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard AC41 markings, with the addition of a “Death’s Head (Totenkopf)” on the right side of the slide. There are only two verified known examples of this marking, this gun being one of the two. Eagle 359 inspected. All external numbers matching. Chocolate Bakelite grips. This gun is described on pgs. 179-236 and pictured on p. 237 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked on back “0/0836″/”00”, eagle WaA383, “P38”. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine condition, with some extremely minor pinprick pitting in a few areas. Majority of orig finish. Markings are clear. Fine grips. Bore is good with pitting and visible rifling. Mechanics are fine. The mag bottom appears to have been cleaned at some point. Holster is solid with scuff marks. Stitching is strong, it may have been redone along one edge. One of the belt loops has been reattached. Appears period. 52342-41 GER (4,500-6,500) C&R – Lot 2306