*◊ BAVARIAN RESERVE UNIT MARKED DWM 1911 MILITARY LUGER.

*◊ BAVARIAN RESERVE UNIT MARKED DWM 1911 MILITARY LUGER. SN 1463e. 4″ 9mm bbl. “1911” marked above chamber. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on right receiver. British proofs on main parts. Unit marked “B. R. S. 1. 170.” on front gripstrap indicating: Bayerisches Reserve (Bavarian Reserve) Company 1, Weapon no 170. No stock lug and no holdopen added, which is unusual and desirable as most early Prussian unit issued guns had holdopens added during the 1913 upgrade recall. All numbered parts on the gun are matching including the checkered walnut grips. Proper 1908 style large vertical numbered wood bottom magazine that does not match. This gun is featured on p. 572 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% original blue with some light scratches and 70% original straw. Bore is bright with light wear. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor indentations. Magazine is excellent. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52919 BWS52 (2,500-4,000)

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
	3278	$2,875.00	◊ BAVARIAN RESERVE UNIT MARKED DWM 1911 MILITARY LUGER. SN 1463e. 4″ 9mm bbl. “1911” marked above chamber. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on right receiver. British proofs on main parts. Unit marked “B. R. S. 1. 170.” on front gripstrap indicating: Bayerisches Reserve (Bavarian Reserve) Company 1, Weapon no 170. No stock lug and no holdopen added, which is unusual and desirable as most early Prussian unit issued guns had holdopens added during the 1913 upgrade recall. All numbered parts on the gun are matching including the checkered walnut grips. Proper 1908 style large vertical numbered wood bottom magazine that does not match. This gun is featured on p. 572 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% original blue with some light scratches and 70% original straw. Bore is bright with light wear. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor indentations. Magazine is excellent. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52919 BWS52 (2,500-4,000) 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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