*◊ DWM 1918 COMMERCIAL ARTILLERY LUGER PISTOL.

SN 2417d. 9mm 8″ bbl with artillery adjustable rear sight. Sight components have matching numbers that do not match the rest of the gun. Unnumbered bbl has a Crown/N proof on bottom. 1918 date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Vertical Crown/N proof on left receiver. Unnumbered toggle assembly. Numbers on frame parts are matching except for the holdopen. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Plain wood bottom magazine. A scarce commercial rework from the period between 1918 – 1921 when DWM were still able to produce pistols with barrels longer than 4” before enforcement of the Versailles Treaty restrictions. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining 90% blue with most wear on front grip strap and dings under bbl and on front strap. 40% straw that has dulled and faded. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine has light wear overall. Mechanics are good. 4-52795 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2277

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
	2277	$1,725.00	◊ DWM 1918 COMMERCIAL ARTILLERY LUGER PISTOL. SN 2417d. 9mm 8″ bbl with artillery adjustable rear sight. Sight components have matching numbers that do not match the rest of the gun. Unnumbered bbl has a Crown/N proof on bottom. 1918 date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Vertical Crown/N proof on left receiver. Unnumbered toggle assembly. Numbers on frame parts are matching except for the holdopen. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Plain wood bottom magazine. A scarce commercial rework from the period between 1918 – 1921 when DWM were still able to produce pistols with barrels longer than 4” before enforcement of the Versailles Treaty restrictions. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining 90% blue with most wear on front grip strap and dings under bbl and on front strap. 40% straw that has dulled and faded. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine has light wear overall. Mechanics are good. 4-52795 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2277 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 1918 COMMERCIAL ARTILLERY LUGER PISTOL.