*HISTORIC MAUSER 1938 DATE LUGER WITH CAPTURE PAPERS AND CERTIFICATE.

SN 4860b. Cal. 9mm Parabellum Standard 1938 date S/42 Luger with 4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. “1938” chamber date with S/42 middle toggle link code. Full SN with letter suffix on forward frame and under bbl, and SN repeated on left side of the receiver. Waffamt markings in usual places on bbl and right side of the receiver. Disassembly shows all matching small parts including the firing pin and each of the checkered wood grip panels. Correct magazine with blued body and aluminum base numbered “4095 x” with “+” denoting spare magazine and Eagle/655 code. Complete with orig capture papers and certificate dated 1 May 1946, showing the gun as property of Vernon K. Malberg. A second attestation, signed by Vernon K. Malberg, mentions that this exact pistol was taken from a German officer during the Battle of the Bulge sometime between 14/18 January 1945. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Approx 80% orig salt blue and with noticeable fading and etching on left side of bbl and sideplate. Orig grips with sharp checkering and comparable or slightly better condition. Bright bore with sharp rifling and only minimal etching. Excellent magazine and base. A real find for the collector wishing a Luger with a well-documented history. 49312-18 LMA C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3544

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Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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
	3544	$0.00	HISTORIC MAUSER 1938 DATE LUGER WITH CAPTURE PAPERS AND CERTIFICATE. SN 4860b. Cal. 9mm Parabellum Standard 1938 date S/42 Luger with 4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. “1938” chamber date with S/42 middle toggle link code. Full SN with letter suffix on forward frame and under bbl, and SN repeated on left side of the receiver. Waffamt markings in usual places on bbl and right side of the receiver. Disassembly shows all matching small parts including the firing pin and each of the checkered wood grip panels. Correct magazine with blued body and aluminum base numbered “4095 x” with “+” denoting spare magazine and Eagle/655 code. Complete with orig capture papers and certificate dated 1 May 1946, showing the gun as property of Vernon K. Malberg. A second attestation, signed by Vernon K. Malberg, mentions that this exact pistol was taken from a German officer during the Battle of the Bulge sometime between 14/18 January 1945. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Approx 80% orig salt blue and with noticeable fading and etching on left side of bbl and sideplate. Orig grips with sharp checkering and comparable or slightly better condition. Bright bore with sharp rifling and only minimal etching. Excellent magazine and base. A real find for the collector wishing a Luger with a well-documented history. 49312-18 LMA C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3544 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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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*HISTORIC MAUSER 1938 DATE LUGER WITH CAPTURE PAPERS AND CERTIFICATE.