GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
RARE POST WWI COMMERCIAL NAVY LUGER PISTOL WITH GRIP SAFETY.DWMNAVY LUGER769219MMMODERN9 mm. 6" bbl with Crown/N over Crown/M proofs above full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Two position adjustable Navy rear sight on rear toggle link. Toggle assembly is unnumbered. Vertical Crown/N and "GERMANY" expert mark next to full SN on left receiver. Grip safety checkered walnut grips with numbers on left grip that do not match. Right grip is unnumbered. Proper commercial Navy magazine with no numbers and concentric rings in the wood bottom. An early post WWI commercial that was most likely made before 1920. This gun is featured on pgs. 528, 895 & 1113 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining 90% blue and 90% straw with fading and light corrosion on grip straps. Grips are lightly worn with a clear finish through which wood grain is still visible. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine is excellent with slight corrosion on body. Mechanics are fine. 43475-535 BWS (4,000-6,000)