1168

$4,036.50

*◊ BEAUTIFUL 1900 WIDE TRIGGER SWISS MILITARY CONTRACT LUGER.

SN 4938. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with full SN on bottom. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber with “P22” (indicates military release in 1922) above left side of chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Swiss proofs on left side of receiver and bbl. Grip safety with type 3 safety lever. Matching numbered wide trigger (fitted on last 1500 Swiss 1900 Military Lugers). All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal disks. This gun is featured on pp. 215, 217, 220, 228, 551, 643 and 648 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig blue with wear on sharp edges and some fading on grip straps. 90% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips have little wear and few minor chips to checkering with wood grain still showing. Magazine has very little wear and some light corrosion on body. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52830 BWS139 (4,000-6,500) – Lot 1168

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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