GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
HISTORIC MAUSER 1938 DATE LUGER WITH CAPTURE PAPERS AND CERTIFICATE.MAUSER1938 DATED LUGER4860b9MM PARABELLUMMODERN; C&RCal. 9mm Parabellum Standard 1938 date S/42 Luger with 4" bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. "1938" chamber date with S/42 middle toggle link code. Full SN with letter suffix on forward frame and under bbl, and SN repeated on left side of the receiver. Waffamt markings in usual places on bbl and right side of the receiver. Disassembly shows all matching small parts including the firing pin and each of the checkered wood grip panels. Correct magazine with blued body and aluminum base numbered "4095 x" with "+" denoting spare magazine and Eagle/655 code. Complete with orig capture papers and certificate dated 1 May 1946, showing the gun as property of Vernon K. Malberg. A second attestation, signed by Vernon K. Malberg, mentions that this exact pistol was taken from a German officer during the Battle of the Bulge sometime between 14/18 January 1945. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Approx 80% orig salt blue and with noticeable fading and etching on left side of bbl and sideplate. Orig grips with sharp checkering and comparable or slightly better condition. Bright bore with sharp rifling and only minimal etching. Excellent magazine and base. A real find for the collector wishing a Luger with a well-documented history. 49953-4 LMA (3,000-5,000)