*◊ UNIQUE AND EXCEPTIONALLY IMPORTANT DWM 1900 MODEL 9MM U.S. TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER.

*◊ UNIQUE AND EXCEPTIONALLY IMPORTANT DWM 1900 MODEL 9MM U.S. TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER. SN 10030B. This is one of three prototype 9mm pistols that were personally delivered and demonstrated by George Luger to the U.S. Board of Ordnance in May of 1903. Includes orig bill of sale from Springfield Armory to a Dr. Fuller in 1913. Unique configuration heavy 4-3/4″ 9mm bbl. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Prototype SN 10030B on front of frame and under barrel. Ringed chamber. All parts are orig and matching or unnumbered. The rear toggle bears the serial number, 30, not a GL monogram since this was a trials pistol, not a presentation weapon which would have the GL monogram. Orig magazine is “Cal 9mm” marked on the wood bottom. Includes original receipt from Springfield Armory and related correspondence between Fuller and his Congressman etc. from when this gun was purchased from the Arsenal in November of 1913. Copies of documents from the original trials are also included. Pictured on p. 237 of the revised edition of The Luger Pistol by Fred Datig. This gun is featured in Lugers at Random by Charles Kenyon, Jr. on pp. 66 and 67. This gun is either pictured or described on pp. 221, 229, 259, 260, 282, 285, 286, 287, 288, 1484, and 1716 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. A spectacular example of one of the first 9mm pistols ever made and one of the first tree such calibre pistols ever supplied for military trial. The most lasting and influential memorial of Georg Luger’s design capabilities is the now universal 9 mm Parabellum cartridge, of which this pistol is a unique forebear. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% orig blue, 98% orig straw. Some very light scratches on the front grip strap that appear to be caused by people shooting the gun while wearing rings. The bore is bright with light wear. Checkered walnut grips are sharp with beautiful color and few dings on checkering. Magazine is excellent with some very minor corrosion scattered on the body. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52739 BWS44 (60,000-100,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3234	$56,000.00	◊ UNIQUE AND EXCEPTIONALLY IMPORTANT DWM 1900 MODEL 9MM U.S. TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER. SN 10030B. This is one of three prototype 9mm pistols that were personally delivered and demonstrated by George Luger to the U.S. Board of Ordnance in May of 1903. Includes orig bill of sale from Springfield Armory to a Dr. Fuller in 1913. Unique configuration heavy 4-3/4″ 9mm bbl. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Prototype SN 10030B on front of frame and under barrel. Ringed chamber. All parts are orig and matching or unnumbered. The rear toggle bears the serial number, 30, not a GL monogram since this was a trials pistol, not a presentation weapon which would have the GL monogram. Orig magazine is “Cal 9mm” marked on the wood bottom. Includes original receipt from Springfield Armory and related correspondence between Fuller and his Congressman etc. from when this gun was purchased from the Arsenal in November of 1913. Copies of documents from the original trials are also included. Pictured on p. 237 of the revised edition of The Luger Pistol* by Fred Datig. This gun is featured in Lugers at Random by Charles Kenyon, Jr. on pp. 66 and 67. This gun is either pictured or described on pp. 221, 229, 259, 260, 282, 285, 286, 287, 288, 1484, and 1716 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. A spectacular example of one of the first 9mm pistols ever made and one of the first tree such calibre pistols ever supplied for military trial. The most lasting and influential memorial of Georg Luger’s design capabilities is the now universal 9 mm Parabellum cartridge, of which this pistol is a unique forebear. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% orig blue, 98% orig straw. Some very light scratches on the front grip strap that appear to be caused by people shooting the gun while wearing rings. The bore is bright with light wear. Checkered walnut grips are sharp with beautiful color and few dings on checkering. Magazine is excellent with some very minor corrosion scattered on the body. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52739 BWS44 (60,000-100,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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