*◊ SUPER RARE 1905 DUTCH TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER PISTOL SN 10130B.

SN 10130B. 9mm 4″ bbl with SN on bottom. Prototype conversion of 1900 pattern (leaf mainspring) frame to 1906 pattern coil mainspring. Short eared prototype 1906 pattern extractor marked GELADEN on the left side only. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Unnumbered original replacement rear toggle link to update from 1900 pattern dished toggles to 1906 pattern flat toggles with 60 degree checkering. Toggle latch catch on frame has been removed as part of factory conversion. “RUST” marked safety. Grip safety. Leaf spring in frame has been converted to coil spring by soldered in strut acting as upper spring stay. Numbered parts are matching. Trigger is a prototype of the 1906 pattern with longer pivot block: this component and the checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Plain wood bottom magazine. Only known survivor of ten “New Model” prototype guns made for Dutch Indies Army trials in 1905. The toggle mechanism and mainspring spring were modified at the time of manufacture to the new 1906 configuration. This gun is featured on pg 300 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fair. Retains traces of original blue and straw with pitting overall. Grips are worn and oil soaked with chips under the safety lever and behind trigger on right side. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Magazine is corroded with chips on wood bottom. Mechanics are fair. 4-52870 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 2297

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
	2297	$9,200.00	◊ SUPER RARE 1905 DUTCH TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER PISTOL SN 10130B. SN 10130B. 9mm 4″ bbl with SN on bottom. Prototype conversion of 1900 pattern (leaf mainspring) frame to 1906 pattern coil mainspring. Short eared prototype 1906 pattern extractor marked GELADEN on the left side only. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Unnumbered original replacement rear toggle link to update from 1900 pattern dished toggles to 1906 pattern flat toggles with 60 degree checkering. Toggle latch catch on frame has been removed as part of factory conversion. “RUST” marked safety. Grip safety. Leaf spring in frame has been converted to coil spring by soldered in strut acting as upper spring stay. Numbered parts are matching. Trigger is a prototype of the 1906 pattern with longer pivot block: this component and the checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Plain wood bottom magazine. Only known survivor of ten “New Model” prototype guns made for Dutch Indies Army trials in 1905. The toggle mechanism and mainspring spring were modified at the time of manufacture to the new 1906 configuration. This gun is featured on pg 300 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fair. Retains traces of original blue and straw with pitting overall. Grips are worn and oil soaked with chips under the safety lever and behind trigger on right side. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Magazine is corroded with chips on wood bottom. Mechanics are fair. 4-52870 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 2297 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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*◊ SUPER RARE 1905 DUTCH TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER PISTOL SN 10130B.