February 17-19, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/18/2020
Receiver manufactured by DWM during World War I. Receiver is marked "1917" over chamber, standard DWM proofs on the right side, and the "DWM" monogram on the toggle. German Reichsadler present on the receiver, barrel, and breechblock. Extractor marked "GELADEN" with "GESICHERT" marked safety. Matching numbers include the frame, locking bolt, trigger sideplate, trigger, hold-open latch, safety bar, barrel, receiver, trigger bar, breechblock, firing pin, extractor, and forward and rear toggle links. Grips are mismatched, with the left grip panel baring a waffenamt over "655" stamp on the interior, indicating manufacture by Mauser. Toggle pin is unnumbered. Complete with three piece leather holster, takedown tool, and additional magazine. Magazines and takedown tool are unmarked. CONDITION: Metal components retain ample amounts of arsenal applied blue finish, showing scattered areas of minor wear and areas of thinning, with areas of pleasing brown patina showing through the finish. Strawed components show thinning and retain areas of minute finish. Bright and clean bore, showing strong and well defined lands and grooves throughout. Walnut grips are very good, showing few concentrated areas of smoothing and wear. Holster is very good, showing minor wear and aging. A fine and near matching example of a World War I era, DWM manufactured P.08 pistol. MW
Accessories
Holster, takedown tool, extra magazine