GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
RARE PATRONEN KASTEN (P-KASTEN - CARTRIDGE BOX) FOR 5 ARTILLERY LUGER DRUM MAGAZINES.Original field grey painted wooden box with large “P” stenciled to front internally divided to transport five lP.08 Trommel Magazines (Snail magazine) with their loader and cartons of ammunition (contents not included). Sliding retaining divider for the magazine stems retained by chain and sliding divided tray with canvas lifting loops to carry 30 x x16 round cartons of 9 mm ammunition both present. Inside lid stenciled “Die T.M. sind von links nach rechts herauszunehmen” (The Drum Magazines are to be removed from left to right. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine - exterior paint retains 90% coverage with chips to the cover but has thinned and some of the wood is showing through, white stenciled “P” is all intact with light wear due to wood grain rising, metal hardware slightly scaled but still strong and wholly serviceable. Hasps and retention hooks also completely serviceable and protected by paint. Canvas lifting loops excellent with no wear or fraying. Blue/purple stenciling inside lid is clear and legible. A rare and very desirable item for the Luger or WWI militaria collector. 43475-1128 (3,000-4,500)