*◊ RARE REICHS GENDARMERIE DWM 1908 COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 60385. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN on bottom with Crown/N proof. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N proof on left receiver. 2-Crown/X military proofs on right receiver. Left frame panel unit marked “R.G. 51” (Reichs Gendarmerie weapon #51). All numbered parts are matching down. Checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. The Reichs Gendarmerie were a paramilitary police based in Metz that patrolled German occupied French Territory in Alsache-Lorrain. These pistols were issued in 1913 and 1914, this example having the lowest recorded serial number of any R.G. P.08. This gun is featured on pp. 464, 511 and 1158 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig blue with some scattered light corrosion and 90% straw which also has some light corrosion in spots. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with some minor indents on checkering and wood grain is still visible. Magazine is excellent with some flaking on body and very little wear on bottom. 4-52935 BWS36 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3086

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
	3086	$4,025.00	◊ RARE REICHS GENDARMERIE DWM 1908 COMMERCIAL LUGER. SN 60385. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN on bottom with Crown/N proof. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N proof on left receiver. 2-Crown/X military proofs on right receiver. Left frame panel unit marked “R.G. 51” (Reichs Gendarmerie weapon #51). All numbered parts are matching down. Checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. The Reichs Gendarmerie were a paramilitary police based in Metz that patrolled German occupied French Territory in Alsache-Lorrain. These pistols were issued in 1913 and 1914, this example having the lowest recorded serial number of any R.G. P.08. This gun is featured on pp. 464, 511 and 1158 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% orig blue with some scattered light corrosion and 90% straw which also has some light corrosion in spots. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with some minor indents on checkering and wood grain is still visible. Magazine is excellent with some flaking on body and very little wear on bottom. 4-52935 BWS36 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3086 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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*◊ RARE REICHS GENDARMERIE DWM 1908 COMMERCIAL LUGER.