*◊ WWII LUGER RIG SERIAL NUMBER 1o.

*◊ WWII LUGER RIG SERIAL NUMBER 1o. SN 1o. BYF-41 Luger. 4″ 9mm bbl “41” (1941) on chamber. “byf” (Mauser) on center toggle link. Second subvariation with Eagle/135 Proofs on right receiver. This is the first BYF Luger manufactured by Mauser in the “o” letter block. The “o” appears on the front of the frame. All parts on the gun have the number “1”. “16006442” has been added to the backstrap. Black plastic bottom “FXO” magazine. In a black leather “CXB/41” holster marked “P.08” and proofed “WaA 127” with white stitching that has a Eagle/655 proofed takedown tool and extra black bottom “FXO” magazine. Pictures of this gun appear on pp. 471, 624, and 1097 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. The serial number makes this gun very unusual and appealing. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 96% orig blue. The bore is sharp with frosting. Checkered walnut grips are sharp with very little wear. Magazine is excellent with some pits on body. Mechanics are sound. Holster is excellent with few scuffs and cracks. Stitching is still white. Tool retains 80% blue and extra magazine is excellent. 4-52967 BWS24 (5,000-7,500)

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
	3301	$5,750.00	◊ WWII LUGER RIG SERIAL NUMBER 1o. SN 1o. BYF-41 Luger. 4″ 9mm bbl “41” (1941) on chamber. “byf” (Mauser) on center toggle link. Second subvariation with Eagle/135 Proofs on right receiver. This is the first BYF Luger manufactured by Mauser in the “o” letter block. The “o” appears on the front of the frame. All parts on the gun have the number “1”. “16006442” has been added to the backstrap. Black plastic bottom “FXO” magazine. In a black leather “CXB/41” holster marked “P.08” and proofed “WaA 127” with white stitching that has a Eagle/655 proofed takedown tool and extra black bottom “FXO” magazine. Pictures of this gun appear on pp. 471, 624, and 1097 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. The serial number makes this gun very unusual and appealing. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 96% orig blue. The bore is sharp with frosting. Checkered walnut grips are sharp with very little wear. Magazine is excellent with some pits on body. Mechanics are sound. Holster is excellent with few scuffs and cracks. Stitching is still white. Tool retains 80% blue and extra magazine is excellent. 4-52967 BWS24 (5,000-7,500) 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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