*◊ PORTUGUESE CONTRACT M943 P.08 LUGER.

*◊ PORTUGUESE CONTRACT M943 P.08 LUGER. SN 459m. Mauser byf 42, 4″ 9mm bbl “42” (1942) above chamber, “byf” (Mauser Code) on center toggle link, Eagle/135 Proofs on right receiver. Black plastic grips, black bottom “fxo” magazine. Made for Portuguese contract and most likely delivered to Portugal by the Wehrmacht. Post 149m serial number range which is the beginning of this variant sn range. All numbered parts are matching. A rare Portuguese Luger. Appears on p. 742 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% orig blue, bore is bright and sharp. Grips have light wear and minor dings. Magazine is very good with minor corrosion on the body and a small chip in the plastic bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52868 BWS27 (3,000-5,000)

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
	3263	$3,450.00	◊ PORTUGUESE CONTRACT M943 P.08 LUGER. SN 459m. Mauser byf 42, 4″ 9mm bbl “42” (1942) above chamber, “byf” (Mauser Code) on center toggle link, Eagle/135 Proofs on right receiver. Black plastic grips, black bottom “fxo” magazine. Made for Portuguese contract and most likely delivered to Portugal by the Wehrmacht. Post 149m serial number range which is the beginning of this variant sn range. All numbered parts are matching. A rare Portuguese Luger. Appears on p. 742 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% orig blue, bore is bright and sharp. Grips have light wear and minor dings. Magazine is very good with minor corrosion on the body and a small chip in the plastic bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52868 BWS27 (3,000-5,000) 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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