*◊ 72ND INFANTRY REGIMENT UNIT MARKED DWM 1915 LUGER.

SN 253f. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN and suffix letter on bbl. 1915 above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Imperial proof marks on right receiver. Checkered walnut grips. Front grip strap unit marked “J.R. 72 6. 3.” (72nd Infantry Regiment 6th Company weapon #3). Numbered parts on gun are matching. Left grip is numbered and matching, right grip is unnumbered. Numbered wood bottom magazine that does not match. This gun is featured on pp. 1092 and 1113 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% blue with silvering on sharp edges. Straw 50% with scattered light corrosion. Bore is sharp with frosting. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor indentations and show nice wood grain. Magazine is excellent with little wear on body and a few nicks and dings in wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52923 BWS37 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3133

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
	3133	$3,450.00	◊ 72ND INFANTRY REGIMENT UNIT MARKED DWM 1915 LUGER. SN 253f. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN and suffix letter on bbl. 1915 above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Imperial proof marks on right receiver. Checkered walnut grips. Front grip strap unit marked “J.R. 72 6. 3.” (72nd Infantry Regiment 6th Company weapon #3). Numbered parts on gun are matching. Left grip is numbered and matching, right grip is unnumbered. Numbered wood bottom magazine that does not match. This gun is featured on pp. 1092 and 1113 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% blue with silvering on sharp edges. Straw 50% with scattered light corrosion. Bore is sharp with frosting. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor indentations and show nice wood grain. Magazine is excellent with little wear on body and a few nicks and dings in wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52923 BWS37 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3133 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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*◊ 72ND INFANTRY REGIMENT UNIT MARKED DWM 1915 LUGER.