GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
DWM 1917 NAVY LUGER PISTOL. LUGER DWM 1917 NAVY 2021A 9MM MODERN; C&R Cal. 9 mm. Usual Navy configuration with 6" tapered bbl and 100-200 meter rear sight. Correct large head rear toggle pin. Middle toggle link marked with intertwined "DWM" Left side of bbl, where joined to the receiver, is marked with a crown that is repeated on the left side of receiver along with two crown/M acceptances. The SN "2021a" appears under the bbl and on the forward frame. "1917" is on the left forward rail. Fully checkered walnut grips. Disassembly shows all matching parts including each of the grips. Correct Navy magazine whose wooden base is numbered "310" along with a faintly struck crown/M. Although the dated Navies were produced in large quantities, few survive today in any condition, a great majority having either been lost at sea or altered post-WWI under the Treaty of Versailles. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Approx 75-80% orig blue with most of the blue having faded from the sideplate. Comparable condition front and backstraps. Takedown lever, trigger, magazine release and safety lever have had their straw freshened. Near excellent grips with oil staining, deeply cut diamonds with negligible losses. Magazine body has been cleaned. Near excellent bore with sharp rifling, minimal oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. 49953-2 LMA (5,000-8,000)