GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND DESIRABLE RUSSIAN CROSSED RIFLES MODEL 1906.DWM19061479MMMODERN; C&RCal. 9mm. 4" bbl. Rust blue finish overall with straw finish safety, trigger, and takedown lever. 2-pc checkered walnut stocks with distinct Russian Crossed rifles over chamber, script DWM on toggle. Extractor has the word "Loaded" written in Cyrillic on left side as the safety is marked in its upper position "Fire" in Cyrillic as well. This contract was estimated at approximately 1000 units, however, very few have ever been seen and were numbered 1 through 1000. This has been considered by collectors as being the rarest of Lugers. CONDITION: Very fine, with several small areas of restoration. Straw control levers have has their finish enhanced and a small amount of touch-up finish is evident on bbl and frame. After detailed disassembly all numbers were found to be matching. Bore is good with light frosting in grooves. Checkered walnut stocks are very solid with wear at high points of checkering towards very bottom of grip. Mechanics are fine. Appropriate nickel and steel mag has a contemporary wood base marked Cal. 9m/m in script. 52700-34 TDW (10,000-15,000)