October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2019
Long ramp front sight, three position rear sight, and BUG proofs and full serial number on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. BU proofs on toggle assembly and left side of receiver. Checkered walnut forearm with sling swivel and matching number inside well. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching. Original matching checkered walnut stock with original serrated horn buttplate. In an original period leather carring case with very scarce long brass carbine oiler/cleaning rod in fitted pouch and two extra wood bottom magazines. Case has lids at each end that buckle at top and a leather handle. This gun is featured on pp. 221, 248 & 256 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, and the case appears on p. 1446. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains nearly all of its bright DWM finish with no touch up as is commonly found on Lugers. This gun is original. There is some wear and dings on front grip strap from contact with stock iron while in the scabbard, a few faded spots on top of barrel. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with beautiful wood grain and a few nicks and chips to checkering. Forearm has sharp checkering and beautiful original finish on wood as does the stock which has beautiful blue and straw and bright fire blue on buttplate screws. Buttplate has light wear and original bright finish. Case is in very good condition with beautiful original color on leather that has light scuffs and normal wear for its age. Sharp edges and corners are flaking and cracking as are closure straps on top. Accessories are essentially as new. This gun appears to be unfired. MZ
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Leather case and accessories