*◊ MAGNIFICENT ENGLISH CASED DWM 1900 SWISS COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 248. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching. Plain wood bottom magazine. In an English made wooden trade case with purple velvet lined compartments and brass fittings labelled “Charles Lancaster” with London address, trade mark and advertising. Inside case compartments are two correct wood bottom extra magazines, a metal oil bottle, a takedown tool and a cleaning rod with oiler. This gun is featured on pp. 212, 217, 221, 248, 263, 565, of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. The case is shown on pg. 1442 PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains 97% blue with some scattered light corrosion. 85% orig straw with light corrosion. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp and still show some wood grain. A few minor dings to checkering. Magazine is excellent with light corrosion to body and very little wear on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. Case is very good with a top that has warped to where it will not close readily. Brass fittings for lock are missing on lid. Internal accessories are in excellent condition. 4-52162 BWS5 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3098

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
	3098	$8,625.00	◊ MAGNIFICENT ENGLISH CASED DWM 1900 SWISS COMMERCIAL LUGER. SN 248. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching. Plain wood bottom magazine. In an English made wooden trade case with purple velvet lined compartments and brass fittings labelled “Charles Lancaster” with London address, trade mark and advertising. Inside case compartments are two correct wood bottom extra magazines, a metal oil bottle, a takedown tool and a cleaning rod with oiler. This gun is featured on pp. 212, 217, 221, 248, 263, 565, of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. The case is shown on pg. 1442 PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains 97% blue with some scattered light corrosion. 85% orig straw with light corrosion. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp and still show some wood grain. A few minor dings to checkering. Magazine is excellent with light corrosion to body and very little wear on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. Case is very good with a top that has warped to where it will not close readily. Brass fittings for lock are missing on lid. Internal accessories are in excellent condition. 4-52162 BWS5 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3098 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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*◊ MAGNIFICENT ENGLISH CASED DWM 1900 SWISS COMMERCIAL LUGER.