*◊ ULTRA RARE 1920 SCHUTZPOLIZEI DUSSELDORF POLICE REWORK LUGER WITH INTACT WALTHER MAGAZINE SAFETY.

SN 8901r. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with British proofs, Crown/N and 4-digit SN on bottom. “1920” above British proof on chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N on breechblock. Toggle assembly links are British proofed. Crown/N and 4-digit SN on left receiver. Sear bar is Eagle/6 proofed. Hold open added. Sear safety bar is missing. Orig Walther magazine safety is intact and functioning to block the trigger when magazine is removed (almost 100% of these mag safeties were deactivated by cutting off the front end of the mechanism under a decree of May 1937). Front of frame has full -r range SN. All numbered parts are matching, including wood bottom Police issue mag. Front grip strap is stamped “S.D.VI.861.” (Schutzpolizei Dusseldorf, 6 Kommando, Weapon 861). Checkered walnut grips. This gun is featured on pp. 1126 and 1164 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% Police Arsenal blue and straw with normal wear, corroding in a few spots. Grips are moderately worn and oil soaked, retaining some orig color. Mag body has light corrosion and wood bottom is moderately worn. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are sound. 4-52972 BWS35 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1218

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
	1218	$0.00	◊ ULTRA RARE 1920 SCHUTZPOLIZEI DUSSELDORF POLICE REWORK LUGER WITH INTACT WALTHER MAGAZINE SAFETY. SN 8901r. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with British proofs, Crown/N and 4-digit SN on bottom. “1920” above British proof on chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N on breechblock. Toggle assembly links are British proofed. Crown/N and 4-digit SN on left receiver. Sear bar is Eagle/6 proofed. Hold open added. Sear safety bar is missing. Orig Walther magazine safety is intact and functioning to block the trigger when magazine is removed (almost 100% of these mag safeties were deactivated by cutting off the front end of the mechanism under a decree of May 1937). Front of frame has full -r range SN. All numbered parts are matching, including wood bottom Police issue mag. Front grip strap is stamped “S.D.VI.861.” (Schutzpolizei Dusseldorf, 6 Kommando, Weapon 861). Checkered walnut grips. This gun is featured on pp. 1126 and 1164 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% Police Arsenal blue and straw with normal wear, corroding in a few spots. Grips are moderately worn and oil soaked, retaining some orig color. Mag body has light corrosion and wood bottom is moderately worn. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are sound. 4-52972 BWS35 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1218 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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*◊ ULTRA RARE 1920 SCHUTZPOLIZEI DUSSELDORF POLICE REWORK LUGER WITH INTACT WALTHER MAGAZINE SAFETY.