*◊ FANTASTIC GL PROOFED CHILEAN PROTOTYPE LUGER WITH SIX POSITION REAR SIGHT AND GL PROOFED MAGAZINE.

SN 10005. 7″ 7.65mm slim bbl with Crown/N proof and full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch and a 6-position rear sight marked /2/4/6, the bed integrally machined with rear link, with GL proof on back of toggle. Crown/N proof on left receiver, prototype SN on front of frame, “GERMANY” US import marked on back of frame above lanyard loop. All numbered parts are matching. Wide grip safety lever and checkered walnut grips are not numbered. GL proofed wood bottom magazine. Originally produced as an intended presentation prototype with the GL monogram, and designed to accept an the early push button stock, the rear magazine well edge being correctly machined to a knife edge to either side of the lug, this gun was never presented, but retained by the factory until sometime after 1911. At this time, the stock lug was modified to update it to accommodate the later turn lever type stock and the finish was restored, and the gun was commercially proofed with added Crown/N proofs and the “GERMANY” US import mark were added for commercial import & sale in the USA. This gun is featured on pp. 218, 237, 251, 256 & 283 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 95% blue that is fading on left frame and grip straps. Straw has been reheated to 85%. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with some dings to checkering and visible wood grain. Magazine has areas of corrosion on body and wood bottom has minor nicks. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52059 BWS151 (25,000-50,000) – Lot 1153

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	1153	$31,625.00	◊ FANTASTIC GL PROOFED CHILEAN PROTOTYPE LUGER WITH SIX POSITION REAR SIGHT AND GL PROOFED MAGAZINE. SN 10005. 7″ 7.65mm slim bbl with Crown/N proof and full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch and a 6-position rear sight marked /2/4/6, the bed integrally machined with rear link, with GL proof on back of toggle. Crown/N proof on left receiver, prototype SN on front of frame, “GERMANY” US import marked on back of frame above lanyard loop. All numbered parts are matching. Wide grip safety lever and checkered walnut grips are not numbered. GL proofed wood bottom magazine. Originally produced as an intended presentation prototype with the GL monogram, and designed to accept an the early push button stock, the rear magazine well edge being correctly machined to a knife edge to either side of the lug, this gun was never presented, but retained by the factory until sometime after 1911. At this time, the stock lug was modified to update it to accommodate the later turn lever type stock and the finish was restored, and the gun was commercially proofed with added Crown/N proofs and the “GERMANY” US import mark were added for commercial import & sale in the USA. This gun is featured on pp. 218, 237, 251, 256 & 283 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 95% blue that is fading on left frame and grip straps. Straw has been reheated to 85%. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with some dings to checkering and visible wood grain. Magazine has areas of corrosion on body and wood bottom has minor nicks. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52059 BWS151 (25,000-50,000) – Lot 1153 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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*◊ FANTASTIC GL PROOFED CHILEAN PROTOTYPE LUGER WITH SIX POSITION REAR SIGHT AND GL PROOFED MAGAZINE.