*◊ RARE EARLY K DATE MAUSER LUGER SUB-VARIATION 1 SERIAL NUMBER 40.

SN 40. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom, “O/37” proof on upper left and droop wing eagle on right side. “K” (code for 1934 manufacture) above chamber. Fraktur “S/42” (code for Mauser manufacture) on center toggle link. Fraktur “S” on all parts. Full SN “40” on front of frame. All numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Checkered walnut grips have Fraktur “S”s and matching numbers on backs of both. “K” date aluminum bottom mag has “0/37” proof and Roman “S” on bottom but no SN. This is the lowest numbered “K” date Dr. Sturgess encountered during the research of his book. This gun is featured on pp. 469, 632, 738, 1110 and 1119 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% orig blue with proper high polish deep blue on toggle assembly and sideplate. Normal wear on sharp edges and corners with scattered corrosion and grip straps that are fading to brown. Orig straw 75% with areas of light corrosion. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with wood grain still visible. Mag is excellent with light wear on bottom and scratches inside the left knob. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52954 BWS32 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1208

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
	1208	$14,375.00	◊ RARE EARLY K DATE MAUSER LUGER SUB-VARIATION 1 SERIAL NUMBER 40. SN 40. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom, “O/37” proof on upper left and droop wing eagle on right side. “K” (code for 1934 manufacture) above chamber. Fraktur “S/42” (code for Mauser manufacture) on center toggle link. Fraktur “S” on all parts. Full SN “40” on front of frame. All numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Checkered walnut grips have Fraktur “S”s and matching numbers on backs of both. “K” date aluminum bottom mag has “0/37” proof and Roman “S” on bottom but no SN. This is the lowest numbered “K” date Dr. Sturgess encountered during the research of his book. This gun is featured on pp. 469, 632, 738, 1110 and 1119 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% orig blue with proper high polish deep blue on toggle assembly and sideplate. Normal wear on sharp edges and corners with scattered corrosion and grip straps that are fading to brown. Orig straw 75% with areas of light corrosion. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with wood grain still visible. Mag is excellent with light wear on bottom and scratches inside the left knob. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52954 BWS32 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1208 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 EARLY K DATE MAUSER LUGER SUB-VARIATION 1 SERIAL NUMBER 40.