*DWM 1917 NAVY LUGER PISTOL.

SN 1031a. Cal. 9 mm. Usual configuration with 6″ tapered rnd bbl, orig front sight with “1917” on left side of ramp. Chamber area of the receiver is marked “1917” and toggle link has the intertwined “DWM” trademark. Left side of receiver has three proof marks, two of which are crown over “M” and a crown. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips which are unnumbered. Rear toggle link has the Navy 100-200 meter rear sight. Left front side of receiver rail is also marked “1917”. Accompanied by one orig Kriegsmarine wood base magazine which has a crown “M” proof and SN “2450”. Although these Lugers were produced in large quantities (1914-1918) few survive today in any condition with a great majority having either been lost at sea or, altered post-WWI under the Treaty of Versailles. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except firing pin, which is unnumbered as are the grips. Overall retains 97-98% strong orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and some light sharp edge wear. Grips show very light diamond point wear with only light oil staining around the top edge, otherwise they are bright, clean walnut with only a few chipped diamonds. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with some fine frosting. Magazine shows light wear on the base, otherwise is equal condition to the pistol. 56132 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2181

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2181	$5,175.00	DWM 1917 NAVY LUGER PISTOL. SN 1031a. Cal. 9 mm. Usual configuration with 6″ tapered rnd bbl, orig front sight with “1917” on left side of ramp. Chamber area of the receiver is marked “1917” and toggle link has the intertwined “DWM” trademark. Left side of receiver has three proof marks, two of which are crown over “M” and a crown. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips which are unnumbered. Rear toggle link has the Navy 100-200 meter rear sight. Left front side of receiver rail is also marked “1917”. Accompanied by one orig Kriegsmarine wood base magazine which has a crown “M” proof and SN “2450”. Although these Lugers were produced in large quantities (1914-1918) few survive today in any condition with a great majority having either been lost at sea or, altered post-WWI under the Treaty of Versailles. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except firing pin, which is unnumbered as are the grips. Overall retains 97-98% strong orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and some light sharp edge wear. Grips show very light diamond point wear with only light oil staining around the top edge, otherwise they are bright, clean walnut with only a few chipped diamonds. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with some fine frosting. Magazine shows light wear on the base, otherwise is equal condition to the pistol. 56132 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2181 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.

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*DWM 1917 NAVY LUGER PISTOL.