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2172
$4,082.50

*FINE 1900 DWM SWISS LUGER PISTOL.

SN 3338. Cal. 30 Luger. Beautiful military Swiss Luger with 4-3/4″ bbl, Swiss front sight with a small Geneva cross on left side. Chamber area of receiver is marked with a cross in a sunburst and the toggle link is marked with the intertwined DWM trademark. Rear toggle link is also marked with a small Geneva cross, another of which is on the rear edge of receiver. Rear sight is in its orig “V” configuration. Left side of receiver has two Swiss proofs. Small parts are straw colored and frame has a later wide grip safety, thick, serrated thumb safety and orig narrow trigger. Frame is long type. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. Accompanied by one orig wood base magazine with metal insert. According to various publications there were 3,000 to 5,000 of these pistols produced in several variations, this one being of the later type, probably a 4th variation. Regardless of the number produced they are rarely encountered in the U.S. today, especially without import marks. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including firing pin & grips. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig blue on the receiver & toggle/breechblock assembly. Front & back straps are a dull blue patina, otherwise frame retains most of its orig blue. Side plate shows light sharp edge wear. Grips are crisp & clean with only a very few tiny chips in the diamonds. Grip screws are a bright fire blue. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. May be unfired with a heavy glob of old grease in the bolt face. Magazine is equally fine. 4-56075 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2172


Auction: Firearms - March 2015
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