*◊ RARE LUFTWAFFE ISSUE DWM/KRIEGHOFF 1918 DATED LUGER PISTOL.

SN 3954m. 9mm 4″ bbl with Crown/N proof above SN on and military barrel gauge mark on bottom. 1918 date above chamber. Serial number is in the continuation series made immediately after WWI when Army inspection had ceased. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Vertical Crown/N proof next to SN on left receiver. Right receiver has Krieghoff/Luftwaffe Eagle/9 proof (in the style of re-1938 Krieghoff Eagle/2 inspection marks). Numbered parts on gun are matching except for checkered walnut grips. Proper wood bottom magazine has numbers that do not match. Inspected by unknown Luftwaffe inspector (LWaA 9), probably ca 1935 when the Luftwaffe was first formed, prior to delivery of Krieghoff contract P.08s. This gun is featured on pgs 502, 531 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining 95% blue and 60% straw. Scattered light corrosion and pitting is deepest on bbl. Grips are lightly worn and show original color. Bore is sharp with light wear. Wood magazine bottom has a crack through the center. Mechanics are good. 4-52989 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2292

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
	2292	$0.00	◊ RARE LUFTWAFFE ISSUE DWM/KRIEGHOFF 1918 DATED LUGER PISTOL. SN 3954m. 9mm 4″ bbl with Crown/N proof above SN on and military barrel gauge mark on bottom. 1918 date above chamber. Serial number is in the continuation series made immediately after WWI when Army inspection had ceased. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Vertical Crown/N proof next to SN on left receiver. Right receiver has Krieghoff/Luftwaffe Eagle/9 proof (in the style of re-1938 Krieghoff Eagle/2 inspection marks). Numbered parts on gun are matching except for checkered walnut grips. Proper wood bottom magazine has numbers that do not match. Inspected by unknown Luftwaffe inspector (LWaA 9), probably ca 1935 when the Luftwaffe was first formed, prior to delivery of Krieghoff contract P.08s. This gun is featured on pgs 502, 531 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining 95% blue and 60% straw. Scattered light corrosion and pitting is deepest on bbl. Grips are lightly worn and show original color. Bore is sharp with light wear. Wood magazine bottom has a crack through the center. Mechanics are good. 4-52989 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2292 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 LUFTWAFFE ISSUE DWM/KRIEGHOFF 1918 DATED LUGER PISTOL.