*◊ DUTCH INDIES VICKERS LTD LUGER.

*◊ DUTCH INDIES VICKERS LTD LUGER. SN 5275. 4″ 9mm bbl with “1923” hand stamped on the top (date of first entry into service). “VICKERS / LTD” marked on center toggle link. Crown/W proof on left receiver. Original British proofs. “RUST” marked safety. “Geladen” marked extractor on both sides. Grip safety. This pistol retains a very rare second patterned (post 1919) small brass unit marking plate on the front trigger guard with “7/568” (7th Infantry Battalion, Weapon Number 568). All numbered parts are matching. Right grip is a matching numbered replacement by Geweermakers School and is marked “GS”. Original Dutch magazine with reinforcing metal spring clip on wood bottom. This gun is featured on pp. 654, 690, and 693 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 85% original blue that is starting to brown in areas, especially the gripstrap. Retains 50% original straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are worn with a few dings in the checkering and a chip under the safety lever. Magazine is excellent. Gun has one of the nicest original Dutch magazines you will find. Overall condition of this gun is better than the vast majority of examples of this model and it retains the original Vickers factory fitted barrel, which is very scarce. 4-52880 BWS53 (6,500-9,500)

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
	3257	$0.00	◊ DUTCH INDIES VICKERS LTD LUGER. SN 5275. 4″ 9mm bbl with “1923” hand stamped on the top (date of first entry into service). “VICKERS / LTD” marked on center toggle link. Crown/W proof on left receiver. Original British proofs. “RUST” marked safety. “Geladen” marked extractor on both sides. Grip safety. This pistol retains a very rare second patterned (post 1919) small brass unit marking plate on the front trigger guard with “7/568” (7th Infantry Battalion, Weapon Number 568). All numbered parts are matching. Right grip is a matching numbered replacement by Geweermakers School and is marked “GS”. Original Dutch magazine with reinforcing metal spring clip on wood bottom. This gun is featured on pp. 654, 690, and 693 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 85% original blue that is starting to brown in areas, especially the gripstrap. Retains 50% original straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are worn with a few dings in the checkering and a chip under the safety lever. Magazine is excellent. Gun has one of the nicest original Dutch magazines you will find. Overall condition of this gun is better than the vast majority of examples of this model and it retains the original Vickers factory fitted barrel, which is very scarce. 4-52880 BWS53 (6,500-9,500) 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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