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2274
$6,325.00

*◊ RARE MAUSER PERSIAN ARTILLERY LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH ORIGINAL MATCHING STOCK.

SN 3998. Cal. 9mm 8″ bbl with horizontal Crown/U proof on front sight base. Adjustable rear sight with numbers in Farsi. Persian crest above chamber “Arms Factory Mauser” in Farsi on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/U proof on left receiver. “Model 1314” in Farsi (1314 corresponds to 1935 in the Islamic calendar) on right receiver. Extractor and safety are marked in Farsi. Numbered parts on gun are matching in Farsi. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Three proper aluminum bottom Persian magazines with numbers in Farsi that do not match. This gun is featured on pg 777 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. With the original matching numbered stock and holster with attaching straps, carry straps and a double magazine carry pouch. Original cleaning rod is included. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 95% blue and 70% straw with scattered dings and scratches overall. Grips are lightly worn and oil stained dark with chips and dings in checkering. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazines are excellent with light wear on bodies and minor dings on bottoms. Stock is in very good condition with normal wear. Leather is excellent retaining original color. Flaking and cracking on carry strap. Stitching has not been dyed. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52894 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2274


Auction: Firearms - March 2015
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