*◊ RARE 1907 “SELBSTLADEPISTOLE (LUGER)” MACHINE GUN DETATCHMENT SHORT FRAME NEW MODEL/P.08 CONVERSION LUGER.

*◊ RARE 1907 “SELBSTLADEPISTOLE (LUGER)” MACHINE GUN DETATCHMENT SHORT FRAME NEW MODEL/P.08 CONVERSION LUGER. SN 40. 4″ 9mm bbl. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. “72.R.M.G.70.” (Thuringisches Infantry Regiment # Nr. 72, Machine Gun Detatchment, Weapon #70). This gun was originally one of 220 delivered as a New Model with grip safety for instructional purposes to experimental machine gun detachments in mid-1907 in anticipation of P.08 adoption. After the P.08 entered service this gun was re-worked to P.08 configuration by removal of the grip safety and alteration of the Gesichert mark position at the Erfurt Factory with special inspection stamped safety lever parts and left grip plate. Holdopen added later in 1913, no stock lug, undated receiver ring. Partially visible lower “Gesichert” mark crudely removed from lower position and added to upper position to accommodate P.08 style safety. Large digit frame serial number exclusive to this special order batch. All numbered parts are matching. British proofed. This gun is featured on pp. 483 and 1151 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. One of the rarest military variation Lugers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Retaining 70% orig blue and 40% orig straw with some parallel scratches and corrosion on front and back grip straps. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Checkered walnut grips are moderately worn with minor indents and chips to checkering. Plain wood bottom magazine is excellent with some minor dings to the wood and scattered corrosion on the body. Mechanics are sound. 4-52916 BWS48 (10,000-15,000)

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
	3275	$0.00	◊ RARE 1907 “SELBSTLADEPISTOLE (LUGER)” MACHINE GUN DETATCHMENT SHORT FRAME NEW MODEL/P.08 CONVERSION LUGER. SN 40. 4″ 9mm bbl. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. “72.R.M.G.70.” (Thuringisches Infantry Regiment # Nr. 72, Machine Gun Detatchment, Weapon #70). This gun was originally one of 220 delivered as a New Model with grip safety for instructional purposes to experimental machine gun detachments in mid-1907 in anticipation of P.08 adoption. After the P.08 entered service this gun was re-worked to P.08 configuration by removal of the grip safety and alteration of the Gesichert mark position at the Erfurt Factory with special inspection stamped safety lever parts and left grip plate. Holdopen added later in 1913, no stock lug, undated receiver ring. Partially visible lower “Gesichert” mark crudely removed from lower position and added to upper position to accommodate P.08 style safety. Large digit frame serial number exclusive to this special order batch. All numbered parts are matching. British proofed. This gun is featured on pp. 483 and 1151 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. One of the rarest military variation Lugers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Retaining 70% orig blue and 40% orig straw with some parallel scratches and corrosion on front and back grip straps. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Checkered walnut grips are moderately worn with minor indents and chips to checkering. Plain wood bottom magazine is excellent with some minor dings to the wood and scattered corrosion on the body. Mechanics are sound. 4-52916 BWS48 (10,000-15,000) 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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