GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
SUPER SCARCE DWM 1902 LUGER CARTRIDGE COUNTER.DWMLUGER224169MMMODERN; C&RCal. 9mmP. Standard configuration DWM 1902 Cartridge Counter, one of only fifty guns assembled for US military testing in serial range 22,400-22,450, with 4″ 9mm "Fat" bbl, American Eagle above chamber, and special Cartridge Counter grip and magazine. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch on right side. Frame under safety lever polished bright. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips with original Powell indicating device on left grip. Replaced Isenglass slightly too short for the cutout. Left grip is struck with a small "9"; the right grip is numbered "58". Disassembly shows all customarily numbered parts are matching. Carefully constructed replacement magazine with cartridge indicator on left side, walnut bottom with metal discs. This magazine does not have the indentation in the rear upper body or the matched groove in follower. PROVENANCE: Previously sold by Simpson Ltd with letter of authenticity dated July 18, 2003. CONDITION: Pistol is excellent, retaining over 99% restored rust blue with comparable condition restrawed and fire blued small parts. Grips and replacement magazine in similar condition. Bright bore with excellent rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extraordinarily scarce pistol and one of the holy grails for every Luger collector. 52527-1 LMA (13,500-19,500)