*◊ VERY RARE DWM/WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SHIELD TRANSITIONAL PROTOTYPE LUGER.

*◊ VERY RARE DWM/WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SHIELD TRANSITIONAL PROTOTYPE LUGER. SN 26. 4-3/4″ 30 Cal. bbl. DWM made frame etc. and receiver marked with Swiss cross in shield above chamber. “WAFFENFABRIK BERN” marked on center toggle link produced by the W+F. Swiss + and BP proofs. Frame is numbered internally in front of the takedown lever. All numbered parts are matching except for the grip safety which has #74. Most small parts have no numbers. Original Swiss plain wood bottom magazine. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Trigger bearing in frame and sideplate and sear spring modified to improve trigger pull, which is exceptionally light and crisp, to evaluate modifications for W+F production, which commenced during WWI. This gun is featured in Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. An extremely rare Swiss variation. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 95% original blue. Straw is about 70% and appears to have been reheated in the past. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are worn and the right grip appears to have a repaired crack in the upper right. Magazine is excellent. Mechanics are sound. 4-52839 BWS56 (5,000-10,000)

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
	3241	$0.00	◊ VERY RARE DWM/WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SHIELD TRANSITIONAL PROTOTYPE LUGER. SN 26. 4-3/4″ 30 Cal. bbl. DWM made frame etc. and receiver marked with Swiss cross in shield above chamber. “WAFFENFABRIK BERN” marked on center toggle link produced by the W+F. Swiss + and BP proofs. Frame is numbered internally in front of the takedown lever. All numbered parts are matching except for the grip safety which has #74. Most small parts have no numbers. Original Swiss plain wood bottom magazine. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Trigger bearing in frame and sideplate and sear spring modified to improve trigger pull, which is exceptionally light and crisp, to evaluate modifications for W+F production, which commenced during WWI. This gun is featured in Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. An extremely rare Swiss variation. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 95% original blue. Straw is about 70% and appears to have been reheated in the past. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are worn and the right grip appears to have a repaired crack in the upper right. Magazine is excellent. Mechanics are sound. 4-52839 BWS56 (5,000-10,000) 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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