*◊ SIMSON REWORKED ARTILLERY LUGER.

SN 9301a. 8″ 9mm artillery bbl with fine tune front and rear adjustable sights. “1916” above chamber. “SIMSON & Co/SUHL” marked on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on right receiver. Originally a 1916 DWM, this gun was reworked by Simson and has a Simson toggle assembly and sideplate that were replaced and numbered to the gun and Eagle/6 proofed. All numbered parts on the gun are matching, except for the holdopen which is “03”. The correct style numbered wood bottom magazine is numbered “6609”. This gun is featured on p. 976 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 95% original blue and 40% original straw. Gun has some scattered pitting on the left side of the bbl, above the right grip, and at the bottom of both gripstraps and stock lug. Bore is lightly pitted. Checkered walnut grips are moderately worn. Magazine is excellent. Mechanics are sound. 43475-704 BWS80 (2,000-3,500) C&R – Lot 3123

Auction: Firearms - October 2016

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
	3123	$2,300.00	◊ SIMSON REWORKED ARTILLERY LUGER. SN 9301a. 8″ 9mm artillery bbl with fine tune front and rear adjustable sights. “1916” above chamber. “SIMSON & Co/SUHL” marked on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on right receiver. Originally a 1916 DWM, this gun was reworked by Simson and has a Simson toggle assembly and sideplate that were replaced and numbered to the gun and Eagle/6 proofed. All numbered parts on the gun are matching, except for the holdopen which is “03”. The correct style numbered wood bottom magazine is numbered “6609”. This gun is featured on p. 976 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 95% original blue and 40% original straw. Gun has some scattered pitting on the left side of the bbl, above the right grip, and at the bottom of both gripstraps and stock lug. Bore is lightly pitted. Checkered walnut grips are moderately worn. Magazine is excellent. Mechanics are sound. 43475-704 BWS80 (2,000-3,500) C&R – Lot 3123 Auction: Firearms - October 2016 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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*◊ SIMSON REWORKED ARTILLERY LUGER.