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1543
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$5,175.00 |
MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, TEN SHOT, WITH LATE BOLO BARREL ASSEMBLY AND MATCHING STOCK.SN 7018. Cal. 7.63mm. Scarce Conehammer reworked or late assembled to have a Bolo type bbl assembly with a 4″ bbl and 100-1000 marked rear sight having grooved cursor and sight bar whose central groove extends into the abutting lug, standard for this variation. Usual chamber address and full SN on the left chamber flat. Small Crown/Crown U mark on the left side of the bbl extension. No proofing on the right side. Long extractor and independently retained firing pin. The only marking on the frame is full SN on back strap below locking lever. The full SN or last few digits are repeated on the back of the hammer, rear sight assembly, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, firing pin, bolt, floorplate, follower, sub-frame and associated components, locking block and each of matching grips. Follower spring is broken with a missing segment. Major parts are rust blued. Replaced extractor is unfinished. Fire blued rear sight, bolt stop, firing pin retainer and safety. Hammer is grayed and trigger is polished in-the-white. Serrated walnut panels. Lanyard ring has begun to separate. Complete with correct and factory matching Conehammer shoulder stock. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection – Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 90% orig blue with thinning on each side of bbl, rails, and the usual contact surfaces of mag well and floorplate. Freckled grip straps are transitioning to patina. Unfinished extractor with the balance of small parts having 70% orig fire blue with expected oxidation of the hammer and trigger. Comparable condition grips that have some oil darkening and handling dings, particularly the right panel that has a an area of flattening under the screw escutcheon. VG-excellent stock with a noticeable 4″ crack on lower spine. Looped hinge and lug with orig finish commensurate with overall condition of pistol and stock. Dull bore with barely discernible rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the less frequently encountered Conehammer variations, particularly with matching stock. 49828-78 LMA (4,500-9,000) – Lot 1543 |
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1544
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$7,762.50 |
MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, GOLD INLAID PRESENTATION, IN CUSTOM CASE WITH ROD.SN 5409. Cal. 7.63 mm. Standard configuration mid-production Mauser Conehammer that has been exqusitely custom embellished with gold line highlighting and a presentation inscription. Usual 5.5″ bbl with fixed front sight and pinned 1-10 rear sight. Long extractor and independently secured firing pin. 3-line Mauser address on the chamber with Crown/Crown U proofing on left chamber flat and antler acceptance on right side. The top of the bbl is gold inscribed “EXMO. SR. MINISTRO LUIS M. CAMPOS”. The left side of the frame is marked as a gift, highlighted in gold, “RECUERDO de / -PAUL MAUSER- / Y DE LA / MANUFAKTURA WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER / OBERNDORF O. NECKAR / -1899-“. Full SN appears on backstrap, just under locking lever, and is repeated under the rear sight, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, and hammer. Disassembly shows a matching floorplate, follower, sub-frame and related components, locking block, bolt, firing pin and each of the walnut serrated grips. Major parts rust blued with fire blued small parts, grayed hammer and bright polished trigger. Lanyard ring present. Presented in a oak case having a 1.5” medallion on lid with initials “LMC”. Lid, that has broken free of hinges, is lined in cream silk imprinted with gold Waffenfabrik Mauser address. Base lined in purple velvet, compartmentalized for pistol, 2 stripper clips (not present), reproduction cleaning rod (present), and box of ammo (oiler in this space). Lid secured with two rotating brass clasps and a central keyed lock. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection – Germany. CONDITION: Beautifully embellished pistol retains at least 98% of reapplied rust blue with just a few minuscule dings under the bbl, trace wear at the leading edge of floorplate that has a small scratch and minor imperfections on the front and back strap. No discernible losses of the gold highlighting, whose pattern reflects the style used by Mauser in the early 20th Century. Fire blued parts retain 80-90% orig finish. Comparable condition grips with orig varnish, showing superficial handling dings. Dull bore with shallow rifling and oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. Case is in good condition with lid separation previously noted. Artificial staining and imperfections of lid and base liner, particularly where in contact with pistol and accessories. Near excellent cleaning rod and VG oiler. A beautiful custom embellished ensemble. 49828-69 LMA (4,500-9,000) – Lot 1544 |
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1545
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$4,025.00 |
SCARCE MAUSER C96 EARLY TRANSITIONAL LARGE RING WITH MATCHING STOCK.SN 13175. Cal. 7.63 mm. Standard configuration, Early Transitional Large Ring, largely made from Conehammer components, with 5.5″ bbl and pinned 50-500 rear sight. Long extractor and separately retained firing pin. Standard 3-line chamber address with Crown/Crown U proofing on left side of chamber flat and antler acceptance on right side. Full SN on back of frame under locking lever with the full number or last few digits repeated on the rear sight components, including the cursor, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, firing pin and hammer. Disassembly shows a matching floorplate and follower. All sub-frame components matching, as does the locking block. Orig grips, each panel marked with the full SN. Lanyard ring present. Major components rust blued. Extractor, components of rear sight, bolt stop, firing pin retainer and grip screw fire blued. Gray hammer. Trigger polished bright. Complete with orig, matching shoulder stock. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection – Germany. CONDITION: Pistol with approximately 70% orig rust blue with bbl slightly fading, the right side having been lightly cleaned. Comparable condition small parts though most of the fire blue has largely faded from the cursor. Re-varnished grips with marred securing screw. Body of stock lightly sanded with touch-up extending to hinge and several small parts. This is one of the more difficult C96s to encounter, particularly with a factory matching stock. 49829-93 LMA (3,500-6,500) – Lot 1545 |
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1546
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$4,025.00 |
MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER WITH DEEPLY CHISELED ENGRAVING, MATCHING SHOULDER STOCK.SN 7000. Cal. 7.63mm. This mid-production Conehammer has 5.5″ bbl and pinned 1-10 rear sight. Long extractor and independently secured firing pin. Usual chamber address with a Crown/Crown U mark on the left side of the bbl extension and an antler proof on the right side. Deeply chiselled floral engraving has been applied to the top of the bbl extending 2″ forward of the chamber, on each side of mag well, and over the floorplate. The full SN is on the backstrap just under the locking level and repeated under the rear sight, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, firing pin, bolt, back of hammer, floorplate, sub-frame and components, locking block and inside each grip. The follower is unnumbered. Lanyard ring present. Major parts finished with rust blue. Fire blued extractor, rear sight, bolt stop, firing pin retainer and safety. Gray hammer and brightly polished trigger. Serrated wood grips. Accompanied by Conehammer stock having a serrated lid and a re-numbered, matching lug. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection – Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 90-95% rust blue, refurbished over bbl and in areas of engraving, blending into the largely orig finish on bbl extension and on most of the frame behind the mag well. Grip straps have largely transitioned to brown. Small parts with approximately 50-70% orig fire blue with trigger straw having toned to gray. Grips with mild oil discoloration and scattering of handling dings. Dull bore with barely discernible rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. VG re-varnished stock has a hairline crack extending from bottom of hinge and hardware that has largely transitioned to brown. An attractive custom engraved C96 Conehammer rig. 49828-77 LMA (3,500-7,000) – Lot 1546 |
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1547
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$3,450.00 |
EARLY PRODUCTION MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, NON-REINFORCED BARREL EXTENSION, WITH STOCK.SN 872. Cal. 7.63 mm. Early configuration Conehammer with non-reinforced bbl extension, having 5.5″ bbl, a fixed front sight and pinned 1-10 rear sight. Long extractor and separately retained firing pin. 3-line chamber address with Crown/Crown U proof on left side. The right side of the bbl extension is unmarked. The full SN in large digits on back of frame just below locking lever. SN is repeated on all the usual rear sight components and firing pin retainer. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including each of the replacement grips, serrated at an angle, and internally recessed as per other pistols in that serial range. Walnut stock, with hairline crack below grip cut-out, has looped hinge and unnumbered lug. Lid has been notched for large ring hammer and internally repaired with a glued-in strip. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection – Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 97-98% refurbished rust blue with floorplate retaining 90% orig finish. VG – excellent fire blued parts showing no suggestion of enhancement. Replacement grips darkened and aged to match balance of pistol. Dark bore with a shallow rifling and a very slight bulge ring. Perfect manual mechanics. VG stock, correct for Large Ring pistol, with oil staining, scattered handling dings and lid repairs. One of the very first standard production Conehammers, seldom offered for sale. 49829-29 LMA (3,000-6,000) – Lot 1547 |
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1548
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$8,625.00 |
MAUSER C96, CONEHAMMER, EARLIEST STANDARD PRODUCTION, WITH CASE.SN 602. Cal. 7.63 mm. Standard configuration Conehammer with non-reinforced bbl extension, having 5.5″ bbl, fixed front sight and pinned 1-10 rear sight. Long extractor, independently retained firing pin. Usual address over chamber. Crown/Crown U proof on left of bbl extension. Unmarked frame except for SN on backstrap under locking lever. Walnut serrated grips. Lanyard ring present. Major components rust blued. Extractor, parts of rear sight, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, safety and grip screw fire blued. Grayed hammer, strawed trigger. Full SN or last few digits repeated on sight bar and cursor, firing pin retainer, firing pin, bolt, follower, floorplate, sub-frame and usual components, locking block and grips. Inner surface of grips also marked with a scripted “A”. Complete with an attache carrying case, bound in light brown suede leather, internally lined with luxurious fabric and secured by two brass clasps. Pair of keys retained by a suede tab. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection – Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 98% restored rust blue. All fired blue parts enhanced, several of which have some brown oxidative toning. Hammer slightly dark. Trigger retains nearly all of its bright re-strawed color. Dark grips with re-cut serrations. Dull bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely early Conehammer, one of the first few hundred to have been made after transitioning away from the “System Mauser” pistols with the desireable non-reinforced bbl extension. Case appears near new. 49828-24 LMA (3,000-6,000) – Lot 1548 |
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1549
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$5,750.00 |
ATTRACTIVE MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER WITH MATCHING STOCK.SN 2739. Cal. 7.63 mm. Standard configuration Conehammer with 5.5″ bbl, fixed front sight and slip-in 1-10 rear sight. Long extractor and separately retained firing pin. Chamber with 3-line address. Crown/Crown U proofing on left side of bbl extension. Antler acceptance on right side. Frame with very faint Crown/M inspector marking on top of backstrap. Serrated walnut grips. Lanyard ring present. Major components rust blued. Fire blued extractor, rear sight, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, safety and grip screw. Extended disassembly shows all matching SN, although the sear and transfer bar are unnumbered and the follower is a later, unnumbered replacement. Orig matching stock, with repaired lid, that has been stained and lightly re-varnished. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection – Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 97-98% bright orig rust blue on top assembly with comparable condition fire blued components. Frame is slightly faded with old repairs at rear, in areas of sub-frame recesses. Touch-up applied to the backstrap where the Crown/M acceptance is barely visible. Excellent grips in the same condition as top assembly. Attractive stock whose small parts show no evidence of enhancement. Overall, a very nicely presenting Conehammer with factory matching stock! 49829-50 LMA (3,500-6,500) – Lot 1549 |
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1550
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$2,587.50 |
*VERY FINE COMMERCIAL VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD NEW YORK C-96 MAUSER BROOM HANDLE WITH STOCK.SN 86460. Cal. 7.63. 5-1/2″ bbl with Mauser Banner crest marking on top chamber flat. Crown “U” proof on left chamber flat. Matching serial numbers found on chamber flat ,bolt, rear sight receiver major firing group parts. Grips are not matching. Fire blue finish on safety, firing pin, slide sight elevator,rear sight and firing pin guide. Traditional commercial Mauser markings on right receiver side with Von Lengerke marking on left. Later non numbers matching model 1930 stock holster with leather holster. These commercial series Broom handle Mauser’s are typically found in only fair condition. Also attached to this grouping are 2 unidentified stripper clips and leather stock hanger. CONDITION: Very fine overall with exceptional bore and mechanics. Most blue finish remain with a small area of finish loss on right side of barrel from apparent poor storage. Several areas of period staining exist on white metal components such as the rear of bolt at grasping grooves, top of firing pin guide and rear of firing group. Follower spring is broken but functional. Two small holes have been drilled in the stock attaching slot for some unknown reason.Stock is weathered and has 2 cracks in wood evident. The first crack is at bottom of hinge and is quite minor. The second crack is a shrinkage crack and is emitting from the top through the release button and stops at the retaining screw.Stock fits gun snugly and locks properly. Leather hanger is supple with strong stitching and is makers marked with AWSE over the numbers 23 over 15. The snap pattern lanyard ring is not present. 51748-1 TDW (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1550 |
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1551
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$3,737.50 |
MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, WESTLEY RICHARDS MARKED, CUSTOMIZED REAR SIGHT, WITH LEATHER CARRYING CASE.SN 9029. Cal. 7.63 mm. Late, standard configuration Conehammer with 5.5″ bbl. Front sight modified to present a bead profile and a pinned 50-500 rear sight modified to allow horizontal movement of the sight blade. Top of cursor marked “Made for Westley Richards & Co”. Long extractor and independently secured firing pin. 3-line chamber address with Crown/Crown U proof on left side. The right side of the bbl extension is marked with antler acceptance. Full SN on back of frame just below locking lever. SN is repeated on the firing pin retainer and bolt stop. No SN noted on the rear sight assembly. Major components rust blued. Fire blued extractor. Salt blued rear sight components, bolt stop, firing pin retainer. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including each of the grips. Lanyard ring present. Complete with light brown, suede covered hard shell carrying case, lined with luxurious green fabric and secured with two keyed brass clasps, keys not present. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection – Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 70-75% orig rust blue with considerable touch-up over bbl. Moderate wear in front of mag well with front and back straps largely grayed. Rear sight, bolt stop and firing pin retainer have been re-blued. Hammer, no SN present, has been polished. Re-varnished grips with scattered handling dings. Dull bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Carry case shows little use. An unusual Westley Richards marked Conehammer whose sight modifications should appeal to target shooters. 49829-86 LMA (2,750-4,000) – Lot 1551 |
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1552
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$3,450.00 |
STRIKING MAUSER C96 WITH CUSTOM SPUR HAMMER.SN 3294. Cal. 7.63 mm. Standard mid-production Mauser C96 Conehammer pistol with replacement spur hammer. Fitted with 5.5″ bbl, having fixed front sight and pinned 1-10 rear sight. Long extractor, showing repair, and independently secured firing pin. Usual chamber marking with the left side of bbl extension marked with the Crown/Crown U proof. Antler acceptance on right side. The only marking on frame is Mauser acceptance and full SN that appears on backstrap under locking lever. The full SN or last few digits are repeated under the rear sight, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, firing pin, bolt, hammer, follower, floorplate, all numbered components of subframe, locking block and each of the matching walnut grips. No Lanyard ring. Major components are rust blued. Rear sight components, bolt stop and safety fire blued. Hammer grayed and polished trigger. Complete with an attache carrying case, bound in light brown suede leather, internally lined with luxurious fabric and secured with two brass keyed clasps. Included is a single key. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection – Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 97-98% of bright, professionally refurbished rust blue with several small marrs on right side of mag well. The repaired extractor appears in-the-white and there is little remaining fire blue on the sight assembly or bolt stop that have transitioned to a mellow brown or refurbished to a darker color. Same concerns apply to the safety and trigger. Hammer appears as a dull gray. Grips darkly stained with scattered handling dings. Dull bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Case appears as new. An interesting and attractive Spur Hammer pistol for those who will never to be able to find or afford the real thing. 49828-53 LMA (3,000-6,000) – Lot 1552 |
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1553
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$0.00 |
MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, FIXED SIGHT, WITH FACTORY MATCHING STOCK.SN 7346. Cal. 7.63 mm. Standard configuration fixed sight Conehammer with 4.75″ bbl, having a fixed front and rear sight. Chamber with usual 3-line address. Crown/Crown U proof on left side of bbl extension. Antler acceptance on right side. Full SN on back of frame, under locking lever, and repeated on back of hammer. Mismatched bolt assembly numbered “3224”, with replacement extractor. Bolt stop numbered “024”. All other parts are matching, including each of the grips. Lanyard ring present. Orig matching stock with repairs to lid and body including use of an external metal band. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection – Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 70-80% orig rust blue with wear in front of mag housing and grip straps that have largely transitioned to a mellow patina. Comparable condition grips that are dark with oil staining and scattering of light handling dings. Dull bore with barely discernible rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. G-VG stock that has been sanded with previously noted repairs and lug with touch-up. Fixed sight Conehammers are seldom encountered, particularly with a matching stock. 49829-79 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1553 |
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1554
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$12,075.00 |
*WONDERFUL 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK.SN 24129. Cal. 30. Standard 1902 Luger carbine with 11-3/4″ bbl having long ramp bead front sight, 3-position rear sight and full SN on bottom where covered by forend. Intertwined “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. Checkered walnut forearm, internally matched with the number “129”, with sling swivel. Checkered walnut grips. Correct and excellent magazine with unmarked walnut plug. Disassembly shows all numbered parts are matching. The left grip is inspector marked with a “4”; the right grip with a “1”. Orig matching checkered walnut stock with second sling swivel and serrated horn buttplate. Not only is the gun entirely matching, but the finish, condition, and color of the forearm and stock are also consistent, making for an especially attractive ensemble. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally nice, totally orig condition with nearly 98% bright rust blue having just the slightest wear on the frontstrap. Straw is generally faded but without suggestion of any enhancement. Same condition considerations apply to the stock lug. The forend and buttstock retain virtually all of their orig varnish with just a few scattered handling dings. Checkered surfaces, including the grip panels, are sharp and deep with minimal losses. Orig buttplate has a few small losses as typical from arms of this period and in keeping with the overall condition of this firearm. Mirror bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 51516-9 LMA (12,500-17,500) C&R – Lot 1554 |
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1555
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$0.00 |
*VERY FINE DWM MODEL 1902 LUGER CARBINE.SN 21995. Cal. 7.65mm. 11-3/4″ bbl. Slide adjustable rear sight graduated from 1 to 3 with proofs on left side of the chamber Crown B and Crown U. Old style long frame with 1902-type toggles and old style extractor. Matching numbers throughout with exception of stock which is orig but numbered to another gun. 1902 Carbines were made on a very limited production. Accompanied by correct walnut detachable shoulder stock with iron. Fits nicely, but as previously mentioned, is mis-numbered. CONDITION: Very good overall, with much period blue finish remaining on bbl and upper assembly. Frontstrap finish has been worn basically bright. Bore and mechanics are very good. Wood stocks worn but good. Shoulder stock very fine with most orig finish and good finish on irons. A very attractive Luger Carbine. 51591-1 (7,000-9,000) C&R – Lot 1555 |
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1556
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$11,500.00 |
*FANTASTIC BENKE/THIEMANN STOCKED LUGER 1923 COMMERCIAL PISTOL.SN 86848. Cal. 30 Luger. 4″ bbl with Crown/N proof above full SN on bottom. DEM scroll on center toggling. Crown/N proof on left receiver. “GERMANY” export marked below SN on front of frame. Proper wood bottom magazine. Fitted with a beautiful BENKE/THIEMANN folding stock that replaces orig grips. Stock is marked “PATENT BENKE/THIEMANN D.R.P.u.A.P.” on left side. Right side of stock has SN 000016. CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains 98% orig bright blue and 95% orig bright straw. Very minor wear on sharp edges and corners. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine is excellent with little wear. Stock has been restored to 98% bright blue. Mechanics are excellent. 51592-2 (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1556 |
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1557
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$0.00 |
*IMPORTANT DWM PROTOTYPE LUGER, 9MM WITH HEAVY BARREL, SN10025B.SN 10025B. Cal. 9 mm Parabellum. DWM only made a few Lugers in the 100xxB serial range, the majority being experimental pistols. This particular gun, made just before the series of three prototypes (serial nos 10029B/10030B/10031B) that Georg Luger personally delivered to the U.S. Board of Ordnance at Springfield Armory in May of 1903, shares their principle features in having a fat 4″ bbl with plain conical chamber and no chamber ring. DWM on center toggle link. Dished toggles with a toggle latch. Safety lever with short checkered head. Wide grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Disassembly shows that all numbered parts are matching, including each grip, with an unnumbered firing pin, takedown lever, trigger, safety, and hold open. Firing pin has a broken tip and retainer for spring is missing the guide. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. CONDITION: Approx 80% orig salt blue with minor etching on the right side of bbl band and light freckling and fading in usual areas of contact, particularly over the front and back straps. Comparable condition strawed parts that show no suggestion of enhancement. Oil darkened grips with blunted checkering, especially over the lower portion of each grip near the grip screws. VG mag with moderate oxidation of the tinned body and oil darkened plug. Dull bore with shallow rifling and dark grooves. Perfect manual mechanics. An exceptionally rare Luger that is seldom offered for sale. 51729-1 LMA (15,000-20,000) C&R – Lot 1557 |
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1558
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$11,500.00 |
*HAUNTING GERMAN DEATH’S HEAD LUGER WITH ORIGINAL HOLSTER AND SPARE MAGAZINE.SN 98. Cal. 9mm. This pistol is an extremely low SN “DWM 1917” Luger that was factory re-worked after WWI and sold on the civilian market as indicated by the Crown over N proof marks. Part of the process of re-working these WWI pistols was to scrub orig markings and hence the “1917” chamber date and “DWM” on the toggle is very soft. It is also understood that in the early days of the SS, they were procuring weapons any way they could through non-standard channels and it was almost “any which way you can” get the weapon to the SS depot where it was then re-worked again and marked for SS use. This Luger has a Death Head on top of the chamber just forward of the ghost of the 1917 chamber date. It includes one un-numbered blue steel aluminum based magazine and another magazine numbered “3263” as well as an orig black leather holster maker marked “ROBERT LARSEN / BERLIN / 1935” followed by makers symbol which is a “K” surrounded by a sunburst. Orig Luger take down tool present. Visible parts appear matching. Toggle reads “98” with muzzle down and facing rear sight. Left grip panel marked with solitary “0”. Right grip panel no discernible mark. Consignor states he acquired this pistol and holster over 30 years ago from the veteran who brought it back. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent as arsenal/depot refinish with wear to high edges to grey metal particularly at muzzle and on take down plate. Straw on take down latch, trigger, and safety rather shiny. Bore is shiny and bright with some frosting to the lands and grooves. Grips are extremely fine with some wear to checkering. Holster also extremely fine with green verdigris at brass attachment points and some brassing to high outer edge of magazine pouch. Overall, a very attractive looking Luger rig. 51221-1 JWK (8,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1558 |
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1559
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$6,900.00 |
*FANTASTIC AND AUTHENTIC GERMAN DEATH’S HEAD LUGER WITH ORIGINAL DEATH’S HEAD EMBOSSED HOLSTER.SN 6745H. Cal. 9mm. Orig Death’s head Luger with holster as brought back. This gun was originally a “DWM” Imperial proof gun with crown over “N” proofs which was taken into SS service prior to 1941. The SS had great difficulty procuring ordnance equipment through normal channels prior to the invasion of Russia. It was their practice to acquire appropriate guns and parts where ever they could, scrub some of the markings, and mark them for their own service. Death’s head clearly visible above chamber with orig proofs as noted. Mag numbered 4701 does not match, nor do grip panels, otherwise numbers appear matching on frame, bbl, take down plate, take down latch, safety, toggle and extractor. Accompanying leather holster is also a period re-work with re-positioned belt loops and fastener and sports an orig Death’s head embossed on the outside of the flap. Illegible ink marking on inside of top flap with only partially legible makers mark on back of holster “NEU-ULM” with logo more clearly visible. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish fine, orig condition as captured with about 75% finish thinning to a pleasing gray patina and wear to bare metal at the high points, 30% or less of straw remaining almost exclusively in protected areas. Grips show wear to the checkering and all too typical chip missing below the safety. Bore is shiny and bright, worn lands with some light pitting. Leather holster is good to very good with solid stitching and completely serviceable starting to wrinkle and just beginning to flake. Truly authentic examples of this kind are seldom found and any shortcomings anyone could perceive with the condition are far outweighed by the scarcity of this specimen. Death’s head marking is haunting to any observer. 51390-4 (5,000-7,500) C&R – Lot 1559 |
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1560
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$24,150.00 |
*BEAUTIFUL KRAUSEWERKE .45ACP LUGER PISTOL IN PRESENTATION CASE.SN 3. Cal. .45ACP. One of the very first Krausewerke .45 caliber Lugers that was closely modeled on the test pieces evaluated by the U.S. Military in 1907 test trials. Standard configuration with 4.75″ bbl having drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. There are no markings on the chamber or middle toggle link, though the extractor is marked on the left side “LOADED” and an intertwined “GL” is on the rear toggle link. The number “3” is on the front of the frame, nowhere else. The take-down lever, trigger, safety lever, mag release are strawed with the rear toggle pin and each of the grip screws fire blued. Checkered walnut panels. Unmarked mag with strawed follower and walnut plug. Presented in a beautiful Krausewerke presentation case, covered with black leatherette with chromed corner reinforcements, lined with forest green felt and partitioned for an ammo box, cleaning rod, “GL”marked take-down tool, fire blued punch, and a spare unmarked mag. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: The pistol, box, and all contained accoutrements present as new excepting a single microscopic ding on the right side of the bbl extension. This ensemble was purchased new, manually cycled a few times, disassembled, reassembled and then put away for posterity. Impossible to upgrade! 51568-24 LMA (8,500-15,000) C&R – Lot 1560 |
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1561
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$0.00 |
*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE DWM MODEL 1902 FAT BARREL AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO WINCHESTER COLLECTION.SN 22655. Cal. 9mm. 4″ fat bbl with American Eagle crest over chamber. “DWM” in script over toggle. Old style cocking knobs and latch. SN “226555” in the commercial series with “German” underneath SN. 2-pc checkered walnut grips with inspectors markings inside. Nickel wood based magazine with period markings in script “Cal.9m/m”. Inscribed on left frame flat “W.R.A. Co./10-9-05”. Pattern 02 made without stock lug. Fat bbl variations are extremely uncommon and the likely association with Winchester Repeating Arms Co.Firearms Reference Collection, make this an exceptionally intriguing Luger. CONDITION: As new as restored. Bore and mechanics are exceptional with 100% of straw finish remaining. Rust blue finish overall is exceptional. All markings are crisp and legible. 2-pc walnut grips are very good with moderate wear and slight oil staining towards base. Very fine overall. 51591-2 (8,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1561 |
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1563
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$2,875.00 |
*EXCEPTIONAL 42/41 MAUSER CODE P-08 LUGER PISTOL AND RIG.SN 3406O. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl, blue finish overall with 2-pc checkered walnut grips. Chamber dated “41” with toggle marked “42”, being German code for Mauser. Left side of chamber has full “5406” SN. Right side of chamber has German inspection “Eagle 655”. Frame SN 3406 (o) series. Gun has two FXO Eagle 37 unnumbered aluminum bottomed magazines. With Eagle 655 inspected takedown/loading tool and egr42 hard shell P-08 holster. After detailed disassembly, all numbered parts are matching. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with slight finish loss at muzzle and side of front sight from holster carry. Trigger plate having similar finish loss as well as leading edges of frame. Very bottom of frontstrap and stock lug all have typical holster carry finish loss. Walnut grips are very fine with only slight wear at very bottom edges. Magazines are excellent with most blue finish remaining. Holster has most black finish remaining with just slight wear and good bold white cotton stitching. A very fine Luger rig. 51591-7 (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 1563 |
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1565
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$69,000.00 |
*◊ EXTRAORDINARY WALTHER ARMEE PISTOLE WITH LONG BARREL, ALLOY FRAME, MATCHING STOCK AND TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES.SN 010. Cal. 9mm. Walther only made 10 long bbl shoulder stocked Armee pistols for military review before production of the standard 5″ barreled APs, so only very rarely is such a gun offered for sale. As true for all of these early pistols, it has 7-7/8″ bbl with a ramped drift adjustable front sight and a 2-position rear sight. The reinforced AP slide has a 2-line address on the left side marked “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella Mehlis (Thur) / (Walther Banner) Armee-Pistole Cal. 9m/m.” The right side of the slide is marked “Walther’s Patent”. Most unusual in having an alloy frame, generally considered a later development. This all matching gun is serial numbered on the right side of the bbl, right side of locking lug, takedown lever, and right side of frame. Fitted with crisply checkered wood panels, each internally numbered “46” (crossed out), “12” (penciled out), and then “10” in pencil. All AP pistols in the series were shipped with two magazines that were numbered individually. In this case, the pistol would have been issued with magazine #010-19 (original) and #010-20 (a replacement). Complete with the orig matching stock made from two pieces of wood having the levered lug that snugly attaches to the tang. Complete with unique orig canvas carrier. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess; The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Superb 98% orig salt blue bbl and slide. Anodized frame with very slight thinning on the front strap. Comparable condition fire-blued safety. A previously noted stress crack near the rear of the slide cover has been perfectly repaired. Grip panels with orig varnish, deep crisp checkering, in same condition as the balance of the pistol. Mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. Matching stock is in the same excellent condition with light unstained wood showing no cracks or chips. Original salt blue lug and hinge are in the same exemplary condition as is the canvas carrier. One of the most charismatic Walther pistols in existence, with important military history, and the forefather of the P38. 51568-20 LMA (60,000-90,000) C&R – Lot 1565 |
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1566
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$25,300.00 |
*◊ INCREDIBLE WALTHER AP MILITARY TEST PISTOL, SLOTTED STEEL FRAME, TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES, CORRECT STOCK.SN 021. Cal. 9mm. Walther made a series of about 50 Armee Pistoles, all double action with an internal hammer, for testing prior to the military’s acceptance of the P38. This standard configuration gun may be the only example to have a 5″ bbl with a slotted frame and Crown/N proofing. As per most pistols in this serial range, the gun has a 5″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight and “U” notched rear sight. The sides of the slide were made with ridged reinforcement. The left side is marked “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur)” surmounting the Walther banner and the model denomination “Armee-Pistole Cal. 9mm”. The slide mounted safety lever, toward the rear of the slide, has the fire position denoted by a recessed red dot. The right side of the slide is simply marked “Walthers Patent”. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number “021” in large digits that are repeated on the slide and the bbl. The locking block is numbered “019”. The bbl and slide are also stamped with a much smaller inspection number “21”. The pistol has standard wooden AP grips, the left with a circular recess for a lanyard ring. They are each stamped “21” with the number having been repeated twice on left panel. Complete with two factory orig matching magazines, numbered 021-41 and 021-42. Fitted with an incompletely finished and unnumbered stock made from two pieces of wood having the levered lug that snugly attaches to the tang. Unlike most stocks, this one does not have the spring-loaded plunger to help open the lid nor is there provision for the lid-mounted disassembly tool. The attaching iron is more brightly polished than usual with the locking lever having a small “0” on its inner surface. Complete with unique, orig canvas carrier. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection of Noted Expert and Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: At least 98-99% bright original blue with negligible sharp edge wear. No noticeable wear on the front strap. Excellent grips with sharp checkering and only minimal oil darkening. Same superb condition applies equally to each of the two factory matching magazines. Mirror bright bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Incomplete but nearly finished stock and canvas carrier in the same condition. Despite the mismatched locking block and the incompletely finished stock, this is truly a super rare Walther AP rig with two factory matching magazines. 51568-15 LMA (40,000-60,000) C&R – Lot 1566 |
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1567
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$23,575.00 |
*FANTASTIC WALTHER AP MILITARY TEST PISTOL, ALLOY FRAME, TWO MAGAZINES.SN 049. Cal. 9mmp. Walther made a series of about 50 Armee Pistoles, all double action with an internal hammer, for testing prior to the military’s acceptance of the P38. Most had a 5″ bbl and an unslotted frame that was made of steel. A small number of the very last pistols had an alloy frame. Regardless of variation, Walther AP pistols are considered one of the Holy Grails of Walther and military pistol collectors. This late production gun has a drift adjustable front and a “U” notched rear sight. The sides of the slide were made with ridged reinforcement. The left side is marked “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur)” surmounting the Walther banner and the model denomination “Armee-Pistole Cal. 9mm”. The slide mounted safety lever, toward the rear of the slide, has the fire position denoted by a recessed red dot. The right side of the slide is simply marked “Walthers Patent”. The right side of the alloy frame, that shows a little damage on right side just forward of takedown lever axle, is marked with the serial number 049 in large digits that are repeated on the slide, the bbl, and the locking block. All of these parts, except the locking block, are also stamped with a much smaller inspection number “28”. The pistol has standard wooden AP grips, the left with a circular recess for a lanyard ring. They are each stamped “28” with the number repeated in pencil. Magazine number 049-0 (or 049-partial”9″) has original finish but should have been numbered 049-98. The second magazine 049-97 is an exceptionally well-made replacement. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approximately 97%-98% bright original blue with sharp edge wear around the muzzle and forward slide. Frame has about 75-80% of anodizing with front strap thinned to a greenish hue. Small defects of right side of forward frame as previously noted. Mirror bright bore. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the toughest of the APs to encounter in high condition. 51568-27 LMA (27,500-35,000) C&R – Lot 1567 |
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1568
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$18,975.00 |
*WALTHER AP, FACTORY “SANITIZED” PISTOL WITH TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES.SN 045. Cal. 9mm. Standard configuration Walther AP with all factory markings and SNs carefully milled out, except for a small “45” marked inside the frame just ahead of the trigger. The pistol is an otherwise standard configuration mid production AP pistol with 5″ bbl having drift adjustable front sight and “V” notched rear sight. Reinforcing ribs on each side of slide whose only marking is a small, matching “45” in location usually reserved for the assembly number. Bbl number has been neatly removed in the same manner and the locking block is a blank. Standard AP walnut checkered grips, each internally stamped “45” with left panel recessed for lanyard ring. The story accompanying the pistol is that the GI had captured it from a paratrooper. Why the orig markings and SNs were removed and what a paratrooper was doing with this sanitized AP pistol may never be known, but the work was done in the same manner of other factory sanitized guns. Now complete with two super high-quality replacement magazines that have been correctly matched with “045-89” and “045-90”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approximately 90-95% bright orig blue except as concerns the factory sanitized areas that have oxidized to a level consistent with WWII workmanship. Most of the fire blue from the safety has faded. Excellent grips with the right panel somewhat darker, with only a few light handling marks and no splits. Excellent replacement magazines whose artificial aging is consistent with age of pistol. Mirror bright bore. Excellent manual mechanics though trigger return spring is weak requiring a nudge for trigger to return to full forward position. A very unusual AP that will invariably be a source of future conjecture. 51568-17 LMA (15,000-25,000) C&R – Lot 1568 |
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1569
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$17,250.00 |
*◊ RARE AND IMPORTANT EARLY WALTHER P.38 PROTOTYPE PISTOL.SN 2A. Cal. 9mm. Early Walther P.38 prototype with heavy slide, internal extractor, rectangular firing pin, anvil hammer, and broad trigger. Assembled following the AP series and prior to standard P.38 production. This proofed but originally unnumbered example has a 5″ bbl, with drift adjustable front sight, whose lug extension has been internally lightened. The left side of the slide is marked with Walther banner and “P 38”. Internal extractor and narrow rear sight. Eagle/359 proof is on the slide and coverplate on the housing for the squared firing pin. The proofing is then repeated on the left side of the anvil hammer, the left side checkered disassembly lever and the left side of the frame that has been fitted with an unusual trigger whose left side presents a broader than usual profile to act as a trigger stop. For purpose of importation, the gun was marked “2A” on the left side of the frame. Early black plastic checkered grips, each panel molded with four encircled codes. “P.38” marked unnumbered magazine with two Eagle/359s on spine. This gun is featured on p. 1050 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ “The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols”, and is an important early prototype in the development of the P.38. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess; Ex-Visser Collection; The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% orig bright blue. Grips are excellent with only a few scuffs and dings in the gloss finish. Mag retains over 95% blue. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 51568-7 LMA (25,000-35,000) C&R – Lot 1569 |
