*◊ IMPORTANT DWM DUTCH TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 10046B.

SN 10046B. 4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl of the distinctive prototype light military pattern with ramped foresight. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Unmarked safety area. Grip safety. Unnumbered wood bottom magazine. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. This is possibly the first surviving short frame prototype, which was converted from a long frame and is mechanically identical to the Dutch 1904 trials pistols, of which it is probably the internal factory prototype. This gun is featured on pp. 99, 101, 223, 225, 229 and 264 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining about 90% blue with silvering on sharp edges. Scattered scratches and fading on grip straps. Retains about 70% straw, some having been reheated. Bore is bright with light wear. Dark grips show some wood grain and have some dings and chips in the checkering. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52741 BWS8 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3056

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	3056	$0.00	◊ IMPORTANT DWM DUTCH TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 10046B. SN 10046B. 4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl of the distinctive prototype light military pattern with ramped foresight. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Unmarked safety area. Grip safety. Unnumbered wood bottom magazine. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. This is possibly the first surviving short frame prototype, which was converted from a long frame and is mechanically identical to the Dutch 1904 trials pistols, of which it is probably the internal factory prototype. This gun is featured on pp. 99, 101, 223, 225, 229 and 264 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining about 90% blue with silvering on sharp edges. Scattered scratches and fading on grip straps. Retains about 70% straw, some having been reheated. Bore is bright with light wear. Dark grips show some wood grain and have some dings and chips in the checkering. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52741 BWS8 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3056 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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*◊ IMPORTANT DWM DUTCH TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 10046B.