GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
RARE FIRST DELIVERY DWM 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SUNBURST LUGER PISTOL. LUGER 1906 SWISS MILITARY PISTOL 5188 .30 MODERN Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4" bbl, with Swiss proof on left side and full SN on bottom. Swiss Cross in Sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Cross/V and Swiss Cross proofs on left receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching, and are small digits applied by DWM. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered and may be arsenal replacements. This was one of the first 500 Swiss Lugers delivered in 1906. Proper Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal discs. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 97% Swiss arsenal blue and straw. Grips are sharp with beautiful wood grain. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine body has scattered corrosion. Bottom is lightly worn. Mechanics are fine. 49059-176 BWS (2,000-3,000)