*◊ RARE JAPANESE MARKED MILITARY CONTRACT MAUSER 1940 42 CODE LUGER.

SN 1578d. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom, Eagle/655 on left side, Nazi eagle on right side and Japanese characters on top. Chrysanthemum over 1940 date above chamber. Japanese markings are underneath orig Mauser blue. “42” (code for Mauser) on center toggle link. Full SN on front of frame. Eagle/655 proofs on right receiver. All numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered with Eagle/655 proofs. Proper aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mag has numbers that do not match. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% orig blue with normal sharp edge and corner wear. Grip straps are fading to brown. Grips are sharp with minor chips and dings to checkering. Wood grain is visible. There is a chip on left grip under safety lever. Mag body has 70% orig blue and aluminum bottom is lightly worn with a few minor dings. Bore is lightly worn and frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52897 BWS26 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 1206

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
	1206	$6,612.50	◊ RARE JAPANESE MARKED MILITARY CONTRACT MAUSER 1940 42 CODE LUGER. SN 1578d. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom, Eagle/655 on left side, Nazi eagle on right side and Japanese characters on top. Chrysanthemum over 1940 date above chamber. Japanese markings are underneath orig Mauser blue. “42” (code for Mauser) on center toggle link. Full SN on front of frame. Eagle/655 proofs on right receiver. All numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered with Eagle/655 proofs. Proper aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mag has numbers that do not match. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% orig blue with normal sharp edge and corner wear. Grip straps are fading to brown. Grips are sharp with minor chips and dings to checkering. Wood grain is visible. There is a chip on left grip under safety lever. Mag body has 70% orig blue and aluminum bottom is lightly worn with a few minor dings. Bore is lightly worn and frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52897 BWS26 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 1206 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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*◊ RARE JAPANESE MARKED MILITARY CONTRACT MAUSER 1940 42 CODE LUGER.