GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
PRUSSIAN POLICE DWM/MAUSER "v" SUFFIX LUGER WITH MATCHING HOLSTER & MAGAZINE. DWM/MAUSER PRUSSIAN POLICE 662v 9MM MODERN; IMPORT 4" 9mm bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Large, fine line early Mauser Crown/Crown/U on left side of receiver and bbl. Sear safety. Deactivated Walther magazine safety. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching. Original matching numbered wood bottom magazine. Rare V Suffix Luger with parts made by DWM and finished by Mauser. This gun is featured on pp. 538, 611, 750, 768, and 1298 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess'' The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. Accompanied by original dark chocolate colored leather Prussian police holster of Akah manufacturing style that is numbered on the back 661, one digit off the gun serial number. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% original early Mauser finish with very high polish toggle assembly and matt frame recess panels. 95% original straw. Bore is sharp with frosting. Grips are sharp with very little wear and nice wood grain. Left grip is missing upper left hand corner from installation of magazine safety. Magazine is very good. Some corrosion on the body. Mechanics are sound. Holster is excellent with original finish with light scuffs. 43475-739 BWS31 (2,500-4,000)