*◊ VERY RARE TURKISH ARMY CONTRACT MAUSER LUGER PISTOL.

SN 8735v. Serial Number was originally 2135v but now with numerals “87” have been overstamped on digits “21” partially obliterating original number. 9mm 4″ bbl with unique, non Mauser standard, droop wing Eagle/63 proof above SN on bottom. S/1936 above chamber. Crown/”ERFURT” on replacement center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/U proof on left receiver. Crescent moon with star and TC next to “Subaylana/mahsustur” (Officer’s Property) roll die impressed on right receiver with Eagle/63 mark in the middle of the impressed Army property mark. Eagle/63 proof on right frame in front of trigger and on rear frame above lanyard loop. Replacement Eurfurt toggle assembly does not match. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. This gun is featured on pg 541 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good retaining 30% blue and 10% straw with corrosion to scattered deep pitting overall. Grips are worn and oil soaked. Bore is worn and pitted. Magazine shows little wear. Mechanics are good. 4-53283 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 2303

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
	2303	$0.00	◊ VERY RARE TURKISH ARMY CONTRACT MAUSER LUGER PISTOL. SN 8735v. Serial Number was originally 2135v but now with numerals “87” have been overstamped on digits “21” partially obliterating original number. 9mm 4″ bbl with unique, non Mauser standard, droop wing Eagle/63 proof above SN on bottom. S/1936 above chamber. Crown/”ERFURT” on replacement center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/U proof on left receiver. Crescent moon with star and TC next to “Subaylana/mahsustur” (Officer’s Property) roll die impressed on right receiver with Eagle/63 mark in the middle of the impressed Army property mark. Eagle/63 proof on right frame in front of trigger and on rear frame above lanyard loop. Replacement Eurfurt toggle assembly does not match. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. This gun is featured on pg 541 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good retaining 30% blue and 10% straw with corrosion to scattered deep pitting overall. Grips are worn and oil soaked. Bore is worn and pitted. Magazine shows little wear. Mechanics are good. 4-53283 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 2303 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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*◊ VERY RARE TURKISH ARMY CONTRACT MAUSER LUGER PISTOL.