*◊ IMPORTANT 1899 UK TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER.

SN 40. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. Part upper rim of breech face removed in manufacture, possibly to allow sight of loaded cartridge rim as a loaded indicator. Plain toggle assembly without DWM logo with prototype large digit numbering. Prototype square section hinge tongue between rear and mid toggle links. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Orig prototype thin trigger and thin coil spring assembly and orig prototype checkered flat safety lever. Proper wood bottom magazine with flat button unrelieved frame with correct prototype brass spring follower and internally numbered wood base and body. This gun is featured on pp. 175, 179, 181, 186, 191 and 192 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. All numbered parts are matching. The only known surviving 1899 prototype Luger in wholly unmodified, complete orig form. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Retaining about 40% blue with scattered pitting that is deeper on the left side. 20% straw. Bore is worn and bright. Grips are moderately worn with a small chip under the safety lever. Magazine has light corrosion on body and minor nicks and dings to wood bottom. Mechanics are very good. 4-52001 BWS10 (20,000-50,000) – Lot 3058

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
	3058	$0.00	Revised: 2/27/2014 Please Note: Estimate should be $30,000-$50,000 ◊ IMPORTANT 1899 UK TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER. SN 40. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. Part upper rim of breech face removed in manufacture, possibly to allow sight of loaded cartridge rim as a loaded indicator. Plain toggle assembly without DWM logo with prototype large digit numbering. Prototype square section hinge tongue between rear and mid toggle links. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Orig prototype thin trigger and thin coil spring assembly and orig prototype checkered flat safety lever. Proper wood bottom magazine with flat button unrelieved frame with correct prototype brass spring follower and internally numbered wood base and body. This gun is featured on pp. 175, 179, 181, 186, 191 and 192 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. All numbered parts are matching. The only known surviving 1899 prototype Luger in wholly unmodified, complete orig form. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Retaining about 40% blue with scattered pitting that is deeper on the left side. 20% straw. Bore is worn and bright. Grips are moderately worn with a small chip under the safety lever. Magazine has light corrosion on body and minor nicks and dings to wood bottom. Mechanics are very good. 4-52001 BWS10 (20,000-50,000) – Lot 3058 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 1899 UK TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER.