*◊ WAFFENFABRIK BERN M1929 LUGER, MILITARY, IN 9MM PARABELLUM.

SN 68761. Cal. 9mm. Bern Arsenal assembled a small number of M1929 Lugers in 9mm Parabellum for military trials of this caliber in the 1940s. Guns that were originally assembled in this caliber had numbered barrels. Later, a small number of pistols were retrofitted with overrun barrels that were proofed but unnumbered, as this example. The bbl is 4.75″ bbl with a standard drift adjustable front sight. Swiss cross in shield on middle toggle link. Full SN is externally apparent on the left rail and rear toggle link. “P” (Privat) civilian release stamp on front of trigger guard. Disassembly shows all small parts are either matching or correctly acceptance marked with “CN/cross”. Front frame well stamped “10.42” indicating manufacture in October of 1942. Orig black grips. Mag with acceptance on spine and brown base. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 95% matte finish with slight thinning of sideplate and left frame. Minimal handling wear on frontstrap and grip safety. Excellent grips without chips or splits. Comparable or better condition mag. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52852 LMA54 (2,250-3,500) – Lot 1180

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
	1180	$2,875.00	◊ WAFFENFABRIK BERN M1929 LUGER, MILITARY, IN 9MM PARABELLUM. SN 68761. Cal. 9mm. Bern Arsenal assembled a small number of M1929 Lugers in 9mm Parabellum for military trials of this caliber in the 1940s. Guns that were originally assembled in this caliber had numbered barrels. Later, a small number of pistols were retrofitted with overrun barrels that were proofed but unnumbered, as this example. The bbl is 4.75″ bbl with a standard drift adjustable front sight. Swiss cross in shield on middle toggle link. Full SN is externally apparent on the left rail and rear toggle link. “P” (Privat) civilian release stamp on front of trigger guard. Disassembly shows all small parts are either matching or correctly acceptance marked with “CN/cross”. Front frame well stamped “10.42” indicating manufacture in October of 1942. Orig black grips. Mag with acceptance on spine and brown base. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 95% matte finish with slight thinning of sideplate and left frame. Minimal handling wear on frontstrap and grip safety. Excellent grips without chips or splits. Comparable or better condition mag. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52852 LMA54 (2,250-3,500) – Lot 1180 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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*◊ WAFFENFABRIK BERN M1929 LUGER, MILITARY, IN 9MM PARABELLUM.