*◊ FIRST PATTERN DWM 1908 MILITARY LUGER WITHOUT STOCK LUG OR ADDED HOLD-OPEN.

SN 2397b. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom and Imperial proof on left side. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Checkered walnut grips. Numbered parts are matching. Manufactured in 1910, with plain chamber this is one of the last first pattern 1908 military P.08s without the chamber date and with the twin Imperial inspection marks and proof eagle on the left side of the receiver. The frame remains in original configuration without any hold open machining or stock lug. Proper wood bottom mag with early large digit vertical numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pp. 483, 571 and 1101 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue with scattered light corrosion and normal wear overall. 20% orig straw that is fading to brown corrosion. Grips are oil soaked and lightly worn with wood grain still visible and a chip missing from under safety lever on left grip. Mag body is corroded and there is a crack running through wood bottom with chips on left knob. Bore is worn and pitted. Mechanics are fine. 4-52917 BWS43 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1195

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
	1195	$0.00	◊ FIRST PATTERN DWM 1908 MILITARY LUGER WITHOUT STOCK LUG OR ADDED HOLD-OPEN. SN 2397b. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom and Imperial proof on left side. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Checkered walnut grips. Numbered parts are matching. Manufactured in 1910, with plain chamber this is one of the last first pattern 1908 military P.08s without the chamber date and with the twin Imperial inspection marks and proof eagle on the left side of the receiver. The frame remains in original configuration without any hold open machining or stock lug. Proper wood bottom mag with early large digit vertical numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pp. 483, 571 and 1101 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue with scattered light corrosion and normal wear overall. 20% orig straw that is fading to brown corrosion. Grips are oil soaked and lightly worn with wood grain still visible and a chip missing from under safety lever on left grip. Mag body is corroded and there is a crack running through wood bottom with chips on left knob. Bore is worn and pitted. Mechanics are fine. 4-52917 BWS43 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1195 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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*◊ FIRST PATTERN DWM 1908 MILITARY LUGER WITHOUT STOCK LUG OR ADDED HOLD-OPEN.