*◊ EXTREMELY RARE 1906 DWM ROYAL PORTUGUESE NAVY MARKED COMMERCIAL LUGER PISTOL.

SN 64673. 9mm 4″ bbl with Crown/N proof above full SN on bottom. “R.P.” above anchor (Royal Portuguese Navy crest). On chamber DWM scroll on center toggle link. “CARREGADA” marked extractor. Horizontal Crown/N on left receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Checkered walnut grips are not numbered. Grip safety. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. Most likely a pre-production sample of the military contract crest placed on a commercial gun possibly for approval of the marking by the Portuguese authorities. This gun is featured on pg 681 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good retaining 80% blue with scattered pitting and corrosion. 40% straw with overall corrosion. Grips are worn and oil soaked dark with indents from holster. Bore is worn and pitted. Magazine body has scattered corrosion and wood bottom has very little wear. Mechanics are good. 4-52864 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2307

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
	2307	$3,162.50	◊ EXTREMELY RARE 1906 DWM ROYAL PORTUGUESE NAVY MARKED COMMERCIAL LUGER PISTOL. SN 64673. 9mm 4″ bbl with Crown/N proof above full SN on bottom. “R.P.” above anchor (Royal Portuguese Navy crest). On chamber DWM scroll on center toggle link. “CARREGADA” marked extractor. Horizontal Crown/N on left receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Checkered walnut grips are not numbered. Grip safety. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. Most likely a pre-production sample of the military contract crest placed on a commercial gun possibly for approval of the marking by the Portuguese authorities. This gun is featured on pg 681 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good retaining 80% blue with scattered pitting and corrosion. 40% straw with overall corrosion. Grips are worn and oil soaked dark with indents from holster. Bore is worn and pitted. Magazine body has scattered corrosion and wood bottom has very little wear. Mechanics are good. 4-52864 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2307 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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*◊ EXTREMELY RARE 1906 DWM ROYAL PORTUGUESE NAVY MARKED COMMERCIAL LUGER PISTOL.