GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
RARE WWII GERMAN ARMY ISSUE MAUSER BANNER. MAUSER LUGER P.08 1084x 9MM MODERN; IMPORT 4" 9mm bbl. "1940" marked above chamber. Mauser banner on center toggle link. Eagle/N proof on the left receiver. Eagle/655 proofs on right receiver. All numbered parts on the gun are matching, including the matching military style checkered walnut grips. Extruded aluminum bottom "FXO" magazine does not match. This gun is featured on p. 772 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess'' The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. Manufactured for police use. The receiver has holes for a sear safety that was never installed, instead the gun was diverted for military issue. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% original blue with a few light scratches. Bore bright and sharp with light frosting. Grips are sharp with beautiful wood grain and very minor wear. Magazine is near mint. Excellent mechanics. 43475-569 BWS36 (3,500-4,500)