*◊ COMPLETE 1921 BERLIN POLICE LUGER RIG WITH MATCHING MAGAZINES, HOLSTER AND TOOL.

SN 83293a. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with Crown/N over full SN (without added “8”) on bottom. “1921” date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 4-digit SN with added “8” below horizontal Crown/N on left receiver. Flat Schiwy sear safety. Full SN with added “8” on front of frame (“8″s were added to the front of 4-digit SN military guns in 1921 to make them look like Commercial range guns in accordance with the Versailles Treaty). All numbered parts are matching on gun except for hold-open and firing pin which are mismatched. Checkered walnut grips. Front strap is stamped “S.B.” (Schutzpolizei Berlin). Orig matching star “S” proofed aluminum bottom mags are numbered “1” and “2”. Mag “1” is also unit marked incorrectly “B.S. 469” (Berlin Police, weapon number 469). This gun is featured on pp. 629, 1124 and 1298 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. In a black 1917 date Luger Artillery holster, with brown back, that has been converted to Police P.08 spec with upstrap and has “S.B.” and matching numbers to gun on back. Orig takedown tool also has matching numbers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% orig Arsenal blue and straw with light wear on sharp edges and corners. Front grip strap is starting to fade. Grips are lightly worn and retain orig color with visible wood grain. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Mechanics are fine. Mags are excellent with normal wear and light corrosion. Takedown tool retains 50% blue. Holster is very good with some cracking on lid and a hole next to stud in lid. Upstrap is starting to crack through. 4-52975 BWS55 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1219

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
	1219	$2,702.50	◊ COMPLETE 1921 BERLIN POLICE LUGER RIG WITH MATCHING MAGAZINES, HOLSTER AND TOOL. SN 83293a. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with Crown/N over full SN (without added “8”) on bottom. “1921” date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 4-digit SN with added “8” below horizontal Crown/N on left receiver. Flat Schiwy sear safety. Full SN with added “8” on front of frame (“8″s were added to the front of 4-digit SN military guns in 1921 to make them look like Commercial range guns in accordance with the Versailles Treaty). All numbered parts are matching on gun except for hold-open and firing pin which are mismatched. Checkered walnut grips. Front strap is stamped “S.B.” (Schutzpolizei Berlin). Orig matching star “S” proofed aluminum bottom mags are numbered “1” and “2”. Mag “1” is also unit marked incorrectly “B.S. 469” (Berlin Police, weapon number 469). This gun is featured on pp. 629, 1124 and 1298 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. In a black 1917 date Luger Artillery holster, with brown back, that has been converted to Police P.08 spec with upstrap and has “S.B.” and matching numbers to gun on back. Orig takedown tool also has matching numbers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% orig Arsenal blue and straw with light wear on sharp edges and corners. Front grip strap is starting to fade. Grips are lightly worn and retain orig color with visible wood grain. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Mechanics are fine. Mags are excellent with normal wear and light corrosion. Takedown tool retains 50% blue. Holster is very good with some cracking on lid and a hole next to stud in lid. Upstrap is starting to crack through. 4-52975 BWS55 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1219 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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*◊ COMPLETE 1921 BERLIN POLICE LUGER RIG WITH MATCHING MAGAZINES, HOLSTER AND TOOL.