GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
RARE NAVY ISSUE MAUSER G DATE S/42 LUGER PISTOL.MAUSERLUGER PISTOL3679d9MMMODERN; IMPORTCal. 9mm 4" bbl with SN on bottom and Eagle/211 proof on upper left. "G" (code for 1935) above chamber. "S/42" (code for Mauser Manufacture) on center toggle link. Eagle/211 and S92 proofs on right receiver. Front grip strap has inscribed Reichsmarine Eagle/M over "N/993" (Nordsee Station, weapon number 993). Numbered parts on gun are matching. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Proper aluminum bottom magazine has Nordsee property numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pgs 469, 926 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining 90% blue with corrosion and light pitting overall, with light dings on bottom of bbl and bottom of front strap. Straw has been reheated to 90% over light frosting. Grips are lightly worn and retain some original color. Bore is worn with frosting. Magazine body has spotted pitting and small dings on aluminum bottom. Mechanics are fine. 43475-669 BWS (1,500-3,000)