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1057
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Revised: 10/5/2008 

Correction: Gun is correct, however, both magazines are not. One is the correct type commercial magazine with newly stamped serial number and the other magazine is the correct type body and it has a replaced wood base and a newly stamped serial number.

*SCARCE DWM LUGER DATED 1912 IDENTIFIED TO GRENADIER REGIMENT WITH HOLSTER RIG. SN 3521. Cal. 9 mm. Rare unit identified early Luger with 4″ bbl, DWM scroll on front toggle link, “26 JD 27” & “1912” over chamber & “119.R.12.15.” on front grip strap (that is the 119th Wurttenbergisches Grenadier Regiment 12th Company, weapon #15.). This regiment was part of the 26th Infantry Division which distinguished itself as a Shock Division at Arras. Accompanied by two matching numbered wood base magazines & an orig brown leather holster which is also stamped “26 JD 27” (like the pistol) on back & has an orig takedown tool, pin punch & cleaning rod. Inside flap is marked in ink script “Mo 69302 / Ltw. Adolf / Uhl.” A complete, intact, as issued WWI Luger rig. PROVENANCE: Doug Smith Collection CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including both magazines & grips. Overall retains about 95-96% strong orig factory blue & about 30-40% orig factory straw colors. Grips show moderate wear with checkering mostly filled with hand grease & dirt. One magazine is extremely fine & the other very fine. Takedown tool, pin punch & cleaning rod are also very fine. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore, frosted in grooves. Holster is sound showing light to moderate wear with some flexing in flap & retains 85-90% strong brown finish. 4-36144 JR208 & BS (3,500-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008
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