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3074
$14,950.00

*◊ FANTASTIC CASED DWM SPECIAL ORDER COMMERCIAL “ARTILLERY” WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 73731. 81/4″ (210 mm) bbl with multi-position artillery rear sight. The barrel is a special order of 210 mm length, 6 mm longer than the regular Artilley barrel, and the rear sight is attached by a bed soldered on to the barrel, not the Artillery integrally machined bed. Crown/N proof and full SN under bbl. “GERMANY” marked on left side of bbl under rear sight. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Vertical Crown/N proof on left receiver. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine with matching numbered artillery stock that is “GERMANY” stamped on right side between strap slots. In a brown leatherette fitted case with a red felt interior that holds an extra magazine, takedown tool, cleaning rod and pin punch. Case has brass fittings, original key and a leather handle. Inside lid is a silver blocked black leather DWM/Berlin label to an importer in South Africa (Morgan & Scott, Importers, Cape Town). This gun is featured on pp. 528 and 1445 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near new. Retaining 99% bright blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp and are oil soaked dark. Magazines are near new with extra magazine having a crack in wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. Stock is excellent with minor wear on wood and near new blue and straw on metal. Rod, tool and punch are in excellent condition. Exterior of case is lightly worn. Leatherette finish is further worn on sharp edges and worn through on some corners. Interior is excellent with stains and indents from where the gun and accessories have rested in the case. 4-52166 BWS57 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3074


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014
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