*◊ DWM 1908 COMMERCIAL/MILITARY OFFICER’S PRIVATE PURCHASE LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 51000.

SN 51000. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with BUG proofs and full SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. BU proofs on toggle assembly. BU proofed left receiver. No stock lug indicating manufacture ca. 1912. Hold open has been added along with a military (Erfurt) proof immediately to its lower left. This gun would have been purchased commercially and, as an officer’s private weapon, it would have had the hold open added through military repair channels per military requirements that stipulated this from 1913. Full SN on front of frame. Numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom mag. This gun is featured on pp. 573, 637, 1101 and 1103 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% orig bright blue with normal sharp edge and corner wear. Orig straw is 95% and bright with some minor marring on takedown lever. Grips are lightly worn and retain nice color with visible wood grain. Mag is in excellent condition with very little wear. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52925 BWS16 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1194

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
	1194	$2,300.00	◊ DWM 1908 COMMERCIAL/MILITARY OFFICER’S PRIVATE PURCHASE LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 51000. SN 51000. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with BUG proofs and full SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. BU proofs on toggle assembly. BU proofed left receiver. No stock lug indicating manufacture ca. 1912. Hold open has been added along with a military (Erfurt) proof immediately to its lower left. This gun would have been purchased commercially and, as an officer’s private weapon, it would have had the hold open added through military repair channels per military requirements that stipulated this from 1913. Full SN on front of frame. Numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom mag. This gun is featured on pp. 573, 637, 1101 and 1103 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% orig bright blue with normal sharp edge and corner wear. Orig straw is 95% and bright with some minor marring on takedown lever. Grips are lightly worn and retain nice color with visible wood grain. Mag is in excellent condition with very little wear. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52925 BWS16 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1194 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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*◊ DWM 1908 COMMERCIAL/MILITARY OFFICER’S PRIVATE PURCHASE LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 51000.