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2171
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$4,600.00
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*DWM 1917 ARTILLERY LUGER PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL STOCK & HOLSTER RIG.SN 5224. Cal. 9mm. Fine complete rig with 7-7/8″ tapered round bbl and fine-tune sights. Chamber area of the receiver is marked 1917 and toggle link has the intertwined “DWM” trademark. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. Accompanied by an orig, period wood-base magazine numbered “6929”. Also accompanied by its orig matching numbered board stock with matching numbered iron and a fine brown leather holster with orig shoulder straps. Pocket inside lid of holster has an orig takedown tool and front pocket has an orig steel cleaning rod with turned barrel-shaped wood handle. While artillery Lugers are not especially scarce, complete matching rigs are rare. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all-matching including sights & grips, except magazine as noted. Overall metal retains about 97% strong orig blue with only light wear on front sight bolster & high point of sideplate. Small parts retain most of their orig straw colors, slightly thinned on thumb safety arm. Grips may have been cleaned, however given the overall condition of this pistol, may be orig. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant, shiny bore, appears to be unfired. Magazine is equally fine. Stock & holster are sound with the holster having been polished a long time ago, showing light crackling on the lid & top strap. Shoulder straps are soft & supple, but show wear. Tools are fine. All together a fine orig rig. 4-56506 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2171
Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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. |