*◊ RARE V5/07 UNIT(?) MARKED DWM 1906 SECOND ISSUE NAVY LUGER PISTOL.

SN 8574a. 9mm 6″ bbl with British proofs and full SN on bottom. Crown proofs on left side of bbl and receiver. “V5/07” (unknown mark believed to be a post WWI police, or possibly militia, unit mark) above chamber. Similar marks are known on other P.04 and P.08 pistols. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Two position Navy rear sight on rear toggle link. British proofs on toggle assembly, and front of frame. “GESICHERT” in upper safety position. Grip safety. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Unnumbered replacement checkered walnut grips. Proper wood bottom Navy magazine with concentric rings and numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on p. 1159 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Retaining 80% arsenal blue over scattered pitting that gets deep on front grip strap, back of upper frame and rear sight. 5% straw remains with pitting on safety lever. Grips are lightly worn with visible wood grain. Bore is worn with light pitting. Magazine has pitting on body and minor dings on wood bottom. Mechanics are good. 4-53281 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2269

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
	2269	$2,950.00	◊ RARE V5/07 UNIT(?) MARKED DWM 1906 SECOND ISSUE NAVY LUGER PISTOL. SN 8574a. 9mm 6″ bbl with British proofs and full SN on bottom. Crown proofs on left side of bbl and receiver. “V5/07” (unknown mark believed to be a post WWI police, or possibly militia, unit mark) above chamber. Similar marks are known on other P.04 and P.08 pistols. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Two position Navy rear sight on rear toggle link. British proofs on toggle assembly, and front of frame. “GESICHERT” in upper safety position. Grip safety. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Unnumbered replacement checkered walnut grips. Proper wood bottom Navy magazine with concentric rings and numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on p. 1159 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Retaining 80% arsenal blue over scattered pitting that gets deep on front grip strap, back of upper frame and rear sight. 5% straw remains with pitting on safety lever. Grips are lightly worn with visible wood grain. Bore is worn with light pitting. Magazine has pitting on body and minor dings on wood bottom. Mechanics are good. 4-53281 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2269 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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*◊ RARE V5/07 UNIT(?) MARKED DWM 1906 SECOND ISSUE NAVY LUGER PISTOL.