*◊ VICKERS LTD DUTCH EAST INDIES ARMY LUGER.

*◊ VICKERS LTD DUTCH EAST INDIES ARMY LUGER. SN 9214. 4″ 9mm bbl is dated “1927” on the top, indicating the year it was issued. “VICKERS LTD” on center toggle link. Crown/W on left side of receiver. “RUST” marked safety. Brass unit marking plate with “10-6 R.I. 16” (Pistol Number 16 of the 10th Battalion of the 6th Infantry Regiment). Gun has grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching except for the right grip which is a proper Vickers Dutch grip but is internally mismatched. Left grip is a matching numbered replacement by Geweermakers School and is marked “GS”, as is the left grip screw which they also replaced. Rare proper Dutch magazine with wood bottom and proper locking spring clip. This gun is featured on pp. 558, 690, 692, and 693 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining about 60% original blue which is bright in some places and fading to brown on the gripstraps and grip safety (common condition for Dutch Lugers). Original straw is about 40%. Bore has light wear and light pitting. Grips are moderately worn with a few chips and indents in the checkering. Magazine is very good with some corrosion on the body and a few minor dings in the wood bottom. Mechanics are sound. 4-52878 BWS35 (3,500-5,500)

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
	3258	$4,130.00	◊ VICKERS LTD DUTCH EAST INDIES ARMY LUGER. SN 9214. 4″ 9mm bbl is dated “1927” on the top, indicating the year it was issued. “VICKERS LTD” on center toggle link. Crown/W on left side of receiver. “RUST” marked safety. Brass unit marking plate with “10-6 R.I. 16” (Pistol Number 16 of the 10th Battalion of the 6th Infantry Regiment). Gun has grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching except for the right grip which is a proper Vickers Dutch grip but is internally mismatched. Left grip is a matching numbered replacement by Geweermakers School and is marked “GS”, as is the left grip screw which they also replaced. Rare proper Dutch magazine with wood bottom and proper locking spring clip. This gun is featured on pp. 558, 690, 692, and 693 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining about 60% original blue which is bright in some places and fading to brown on the gripstraps and grip safety (common condition for Dutch Lugers). Original straw is about 40%. Bore has light wear and light pitting. Grips are moderately worn with a few chips and indents in the checkering. Magazine is very good with some corrosion on the body and a few minor dings in the wood bottom. Mechanics are sound. 4-52878 BWS35 (3,500-5,500) 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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