*◊ EXTRAORDINARY GL MONOGRAMMED GOLD INLAID MAX EGON II PRESENTATION CARBINE WITH PUSH BUTTON CARBINE STOCK.

SN 9110C. 11-3/4″ 7.65 mm cal. carbine bbl with long ramp front rear sight and 3-position rear sight and 2-digit SN on bottom of bbl. Intricate gold inlaid Fürsten-Crown/A above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Second pattern thick, chequered safety lever. “GL” proof (indicating presentation by Georg Luger) on back of rear toggle link. Full C suffix (presentation carbine) SN on bottom of forearm lug. Plain wood bottom magazine. Stock lug cut for both push-button and turn lever stocks, as other 91xx.C. presentation Carbines. With early push button checkered walnut carbine stock with one screw iron fixing. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Same mechanical characteristics as other carbines of the 91xxC range. Originally property of Max Egon II, Fürst von Fürstenberg (Prince of Fürstenberg (Baden-Württemberg) – Maximilian Egon II Christian Karl Aloys Emil Leo Richard Anton, known by his family name Anton), a close friend, hunting companion and adviser/confidant of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who also owned one of Luger’s Carbines. Max Egon’s seat was Schloss Donaueschingen where the family owned large forests frequently visited by Kaiser Wilhelm II as a hunting guest PROVENANCE: The pistol passed through the Fürstenberg family until after WWII, when it was given to Andre Noël, French post-WWII occupation Governor of Konstanz, in 1946 by the then Prince of Furstenberg (Karl Egon V. Maximilian Maria Emil Leo Erwin Franziskus Xaver Johannes Fürst zu Fürstenberg, son of Max Egon II). Upon his arrival in Konstanz, the new Governor found the occupying French troops preparing to hang the Prince: upon enquiry it was explained that the Prince was to be hanged for his enormous lack of respect for hanging the French flag upside down. M. Noël resolved the issue with the troops by explaining that von Fürstenberg’s family banner is very similar to the French flag but with the colours reversed. Having saved his life the Prince presented the Luger Carbine to M. Noël in gratitude. Later a street in Konstanz was named Andrenoelstrasse in his honour. The pistol has remained in the Noël family until recently. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% original bright blue with very light wear on sharp edges and corners and grip straps that are starting to slightly fade. Original 97% straw is bright with some areas of light corrosion. Gold inlay above chamber is bright, sharp and completely intact. Grips are sharp with minor chips and indents to checkering. Bore is near mint. Forearm shows normal wear with a few scattered dings and indentations, as does the stock which appears to have a buttplate that is a proper fitting replacement. 4-53324 BWS154 (40,000-75,000) – Lot 3072

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
	3072	$43,000.00	◊ EXTRAORDINARY GL MONOGRAMMED GOLD INLAID MAX EGON II PRESENTATION CARBINE WITH PUSH BUTTON CARBINE STOCK. SN 9110C. 11-3/4″ 7.65 mm cal. carbine bbl with long ramp front rear sight and 3-position rear sight and 2-digit SN on bottom of bbl. Intricate gold inlaid Fürsten-Crown/A above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Second pattern thick, chequered safety lever. “GL” proof (indicating presentation by Georg Luger) on back of rear toggle link. Full C suffix (presentation carbine) SN on bottom of forearm lug. Plain wood bottom magazine. Stock lug cut for both push-button and turn lever stocks, as other 91xx.C. presentation Carbines. With early push button checkered walnut carbine stock with one screw iron fixing. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Same mechanical characteristics as other carbines of the 91xxC range. Originally property of Max Egon II, Fürst von Fürstenberg (Prince of Fürstenberg (Baden-Württemberg) – Maximilian Egon II Christian Karl Aloys Emil Leo Richard Anton, known by his family name Anton), a close friend, hunting companion and adviser/confidant of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who also owned one of Luger’s Carbines. Max Egon’s seat was Schloss Donaueschingen where the family owned large forests frequently visited by Kaiser Wilhelm II as a hunting guest PROVENANCE: The pistol passed through the Fürstenberg family until after WWII, when it was given to Andre Noël, French post-WWII occupation Governor of Konstanz, in 1946 by the then Prince of Furstenberg (Karl Egon V. Maximilian Maria Emil Leo Erwin Franziskus Xaver Johannes Fürst zu Fürstenberg, son of Max Egon II). Upon his arrival in Konstanz, the new Governor found the occupying French troops preparing to hang the Prince: upon enquiry it was explained that the Prince was to be hanged for his enormous lack of respect for hanging the French flag upside down. M. Noël resolved the issue with the troops by explaining that von Fürstenberg’s family banner is very similar to the French flag but with the colours reversed. Having saved his life the Prince presented the Luger Carbine to M. Noël in gratitude. Later a street in Konstanz was named Andrenoelstrasse in his honour. The pistol has remained in the Noël family until recently. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% original bright blue with very light wear on sharp edges and corners and grip straps that are starting to slightly fade. Original 97% straw is bright with some areas of light corrosion. Gold inlay above chamber is bright, sharp and completely intact. Grips are sharp with minor chips and indents to checkering. Bore is near mint. Forearm shows normal wear with a few scattered dings and indentations, as does the stock which appears to have a buttplate that is a proper fitting replacement. 4-53324 BWS154 (40,000-75,000) – Lot 3072 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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*◊ EXTRAORDINARY GL MONOGRAMMED GOLD INLAID MAX EGON II PRESENTATION CARBINE WITH PUSH BUTTON CARBINE STOCK.