*◊ NAVY MAUSER 1938 S/42 LUGER.

SN 143n. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 3-digit SN on bottom. “1938” date above chamber. “S/42” (code for Mauser manufacture) on center toggle link. Eagle/63 proofs on front of right receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching down to firing pin. Checkered walnut grips with numbers that do not match. Front grip strap marked “O.3739” (Ostsee (Baltic) Navy Station weapon number 3739). Unnumbered aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mag with small “42” on bottom. This gun is featured on p. 470 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 85% orig blue with scattered corrosion that is fading to brown on grip straps. Grips are worn and oil soaked with dings and chips to checkering. Wood grain is still visible. There is a large chip missing under safety lever on left grip. Mag retains 90% on body and there are some light nicks and dings on bottom. Bore is worn and pitted. Mechanics are sound. 4-52912 BWS42 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1211

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
	1211	$2,587.50	◊ NAVY MAUSER 1938 S/42 LUGER. SN 143n. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 3-digit SN on bottom. “1938” date above chamber. “S/42” (code for Mauser manufacture) on center toggle link. Eagle/63 proofs on front of right receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching down to firing pin. Checkered walnut grips with numbers that do not match. Front grip strap marked “O.3739” (Ostsee (Baltic) Navy Station weapon number 3739). Unnumbered aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mag with small “42” on bottom. This gun is featured on p. 470 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 85% orig blue with scattered corrosion that is fading to brown on grip straps. Grips are worn and oil soaked with dings and chips to checkering. Wood grain is still visible. There is a large chip missing under safety lever on left grip. Mag retains 90% on body and there are some light nicks and dings on bottom. Bore is worn and pitted. Mechanics are sound. 4-52912 BWS42 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 1211 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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*◊ NAVY MAUSER 1938 S/42 LUGER.