*◊ IMPORTANT 1905 DUTCH TRIALS DWM 1900 LUGER PISTOL.

*◊ IMPORTANT 1905 DUTCH TRIALS DWM 1900 LUGER PISTOL. SN 22468. 4″ 30 Cal. bbl. Blank chamber and center toggle link. Dished toggles. Grip safety. Short frame and receiver with late internal Old Model machining. Crown/D inspection mark on left side of receiver, this is the highest serial number Dutch trials gun found in the research of the Sturgess book The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols to have this mark, and the only one with higher serial number than the US Powell cartridge counter guns (22400 – 22450)and the late pattern internal machining introduced with the Powell guns. All numbered parts are matching including the checkered walnut grips, which have three digit serial numbers as do the sideplate and the rear toggle link. This gun is featured on pp. 96, 223, 225, 227, 229, 289, 290, 462, 567, and 600 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ book. This is a very rare configuration of calibre, barrel and frame length, only 109 of which were made for Dutch trials and delivered in March/July 1905. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains 97% orig blue and 90% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn and show nice color. Magazine is excellent with a couple of very minor chips on the wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52757 BWS84 (20,000-30,000)

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
	3248	$4,025.00	◊ IMPORTANT 1905 DUTCH TRIALS DWM 1900 LUGER PISTOL. SN 22468. 4″ 30 Cal. bbl. Blank chamber and center toggle link. Dished toggles. Grip safety. Short frame and receiver with late internal Old Model machining. Crown/D inspection mark on left side of receiver, this is the highest serial number Dutch trials gun found in the research of the Sturgess book The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols* to have this mark, and the only one with higher serial number than the US Powell cartridge counter guns (22400 – 22450)and the late pattern internal machining introduced with the Powell guns. All numbered parts are matching including the checkered walnut grips, which have three digit serial numbers as do the sideplate and the rear toggle link. This gun is featured on pp. 96, 223, 225, 227, 229, 289, 290, 462, 567, and 600 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ book. This is a very rare configuration of calibre, barrel and frame length, only 109 of which were made for Dutch trials and delivered in March/July 1905. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains 97% orig blue and 90% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn and show nice color. Magazine is excellent with a couple of very minor chips on the wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52757 BWS84 (20,000-30,000) 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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