GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
EARLY THREE DIGIT DWM 1900 SWISS MILITARY LUGER. DWM LUGER 472 7.65 MODERN 4-3/4" 30 Cal. bbl. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. "DWM" scroll on center toggle link. Swiss proofed. First type flat safety lever. Grip safety. Frame has been relieved to accommodate later raised thumb button magazines. Checkered walnut grips. Proper unnumbered magazine with metal disks in the wood bottom. This gun is featured on pp. 215, 565, and 642 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess' The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 95% original blue with the sideplate starting to brown. 95% original straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with nice color and wood grain. Magazine is in beautiful condition with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-590 BWS72 (4,000-6,000)