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3259
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*◊ DUTCH EAST INDIES NAVY LUGER. SN 117. 4″ 9mm bbl. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Crown/N proofed. “RUST” safety marked with safety in lower position, opposite of Dutch army pistols. “Geladen” marked extractor on both sides. Checkered walnut grips. “K.M.” on front gripstrap. One of 1484 P.08s purchased by the Dutch Navy and delivered in 1928 – 30, the last contract pistols made by DWM/BKIW. All numbered parts on the gun are matching except for the grips which do not match. Wood bottom magazine is numbered but does not match. This gun is featured on p. 560 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% original blue and 95% original straw. Bore is bright with light wear. Grips are worn with some chips and indents in checkering. Wood bottom magazine has a crack through the wood bottom but is otherwise excellent. Mechanics are sound. 4-52884 BWS54 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013
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