GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
VICKERS DUTCH EAST INDIES ARMY M11 LUGER. VICKERS 1906 LUGER 9746 9MM MODERN; IMPORT Cal. 9mm. 4" bbl with full SN on bottom and "1930" on top. "GS" on top indicates that it was replaced and numbered by the Geweermakers School in 1930. Indonesian 5-point star (post-independence Indonesian Army (Tentara Nasional Indonesia) mark) above chamber. "VICKERS/LTD" on center toggle link. Crown/V proofs on each of the toggle links. All numbered parts are matching. "RUST" marked safety. Extractor marked GELADEN both sides. Grip safety. Dutch brass unit plaque soldered on left frame stamped "2-R.H.XXI/1". Dutch coarse checkered walnut grips. Proper Dutch wood bottom mag with retaining metal spring clip. This gun is featured on p. 654 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retains 75% Dutch Arsenal blue with normal sharp edge and corner wear and scattered corrosion with grip strap and grip safety that are turning brown. 20% Dutch Arsenal straw with corrosion overall. Grips are sharp and show wood grain. Right grip is loose. Mag is excellent with very little wear overall. Bore is worn and lightly pitted. Mechanics are fine. 43475-635 BWS25 (2,000-3,000)