*◊ RARE NORDSEE UNIT MARKED 4″ NAVY CONVERSION LUGER PISTOL.

SN 21a. 4″ 9mm bbl cut down from 6″ Navy bbl with Crown/M proof above SN on bottom. Crown proofs on left side of bbl and receiver. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/M proofs on left receiver. Imperial proof on sideplate. Two digit SN without suffix letter on front of frame. Numbers on gun are matching except for checkered walnut grips. Toggle assembly is unnumbered. Proper Crown/M proof Navy wood bottom magazine with numbers that do not match. Nordsee unit marked “N/1827” on backstrap. Converted to P.O8 configuration by shortening the bbl and removing the grip safety mechanism after WWI. This gun is featured on pg. 921 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Retaining 95% blue and 70% straw with scattered light frosting. Grips are worn and have light chips and nicks to checkering. Bore is worn and pitted. Magazine has 75% blue and wood bottom has dings and chips. Mechanics are fine. 4-52910 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2272

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
	2272	$2,300.00	◊ RARE NORDSEE UNIT MARKED 4″ NAVY CONVERSION LUGER PISTOL. SN 21a. 4″ 9mm bbl cut down from 6″ Navy bbl with Crown/M proof above SN on bottom. Crown proofs on left side of bbl and receiver. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/M proofs on left receiver. Imperial proof on sideplate. Two digit SN without suffix letter on front of frame. Numbers on gun are matching except for checkered walnut grips. Toggle assembly is unnumbered. Proper Crown/M proof Navy wood bottom magazine with numbers that do not match. Nordsee unit marked “N/1827” on backstrap. Converted to P.O8 configuration by shortening the bbl and removing the grip safety mechanism after WWI. This gun is featured on pg. 921 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Retaining 95% blue and 70% straw with scattered light frosting. Grips are worn and have light chips and nicks to checkering. Bore is worn and pitted. Magazine has 75% blue and wood bottom has dings and chips. Mechanics are fine. 4-52910 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2272 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 NORDSEE UNIT MARKED 4″ NAVY CONVERSION LUGER PISTOL.