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3141
$4,025.00

SUPERB 1942 GERMAN MILITARY MARINE LUGER/HOLSTER BOX WITH NAVY LUGER HOLSTER.

SN NSN. 11″ x 8-3/8″ x 4″ wood box with steel reinforced corners and swivel hook closure stenciled “P.08/m.Tasche” (Pistole 08 with holster) on top of lid. Left side is marked “E.J. 1942” and stamped Eagle/WaA14. Sides are constructed with tongue and groove corners, lid has mortise & tenon planked construction. Inside of box has canvas strap screwed in to hold a Luger holster in place. Included is a “LEDERWARENWERK / CURT VOGEL / GOTTBUS / 1939” over Eagle/WaA100 and Eagle/M navy stamp. Front of holster is stamped “1242”. This box set is featured on p. 1431 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Some separation between wood pieces and some wear and splintering on sharp edges and corners. 3″ crack on one of bottom panels. Stenciling on top is clear, as are marks on left side. Metal fittings have scattered light pitting. Holster is excellent with normal scuffs and scrapes. Most stitching retains its orig color. Structure is solid. 4-53356 BWS112 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3141


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014
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