GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH STOCK IN PRESENTATION CASE. DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE 21787 30 CARBINE MODERN; C&R Cal. .30 Carbine. Standard M1902 carbine with 11-3/4″ bbl and 3 position rear sight, marked "1,2,3" and ramp front with bead insert. Early flat top breech block, middle toggle link with intertwined "DWM" and dished toggle ears with anti-rebound spring. Lower bbl, left side of receiver and toggle train proofed with crown/B and crown/U. The full SN is under the bbl and repeated on the receiver lug. Extensive takedown shows all matching numbers including the forend, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, usual toggle linkages, grip safety and each of the grips. Correct magazine with tin plated body and unmarked wood base. The buttstock has been made from a rifle stock, fitted with an unnumbered reproduction lug and checkered in a facsimile pattern. There is no sling swivel and horn buttplate, while ribbed in a similar manner to an orig Luger Carbine, has no extension at the top to fit into a corresponding buttstock notch. Contemporary wood presentation case measuring 24" x 9-1/4" x 3", no lock, lined in brown velvet and compartmentalized for separate placement of pistol and buttstock. CONDITION: Pistol has 75-80% orig blue, showing considerable handling. A few small areas of shallow pitting on right side of bbl, and numerous dings & scrapes on left side of frame above grip. Muzzle possibly recrowned and most of the blue is missing from left ear of receiver extension. Small parts with approx 40% orig straw showing no effort at enhancement. Excellent condition magazine. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Reproduction attaching iron has virtually all blue and custom buttstock & buttplate retain most orig finish with scattering of superficial dings. VG-excellent contemporary case with interior showing minimal use. 49432-80 LMA (8,000-12,000)