Image Lot Price Description




2294
$4,600.00

*◊ DWM 1908 MILITARY LUGER PISTOL WITH TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES.

SN 70797. 9mm 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom and Imperial proof on top. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Three crown/X Imperial inspection proofs on right receiver, typical of commercial P.08s taken over and inspected by the German Army during the pistol shortage in early 1914 immediately prior to WWI. Sear safety (fitted during Police service post WWI). Full five digit commercial range SN on front of frame. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Numbered parts are matching, including both original wood bottom magazines which are numbered “1 and 2” (post WWI Police magazine marking). This gun is featured on pg 574 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 98% blue and 95% straw with a few scattered areas of light corrosion on strawed parts. There are dings on the back of the rear toggle link. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color with visible wood grain. The bore is bright and sharp. Both magazines are excellent with very little wear. The number “2” magazine has a small chip in the wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52933 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 2294


Auction: Firearms - March 2015
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