November 18, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2020
4" barrel marked “1930” on top. “GS” on top indicates that it was replaced and numbered by the Geweermakers School in 1930. Indonesian five-point star (post-independence Indonesian Army (Tentara Nasional Indonesia) mark) above chamber. “VICKERS/LTD” on center toggle link. Crown/V proofs on each of the toggle links. All numbered parts are matching. “RUST” marked safety. Extractor marked GELADEN both sides. Grip safety. Dutch brass unit plaque soldered on left frame stamped “2-R.H.XXI/1”. Dutch coarse checkered walnut grips. Proper Dutch wood bottom mag with retaining metal spring clip. Extremely light import mark on the inside of the lip of the magazine well where the thumb rest for the magazine is on the frame. This gun is featured on page 654 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, James D. Julia March 2016 auction lot 2651. CONDITION: Fine, retains 75% Dutch Arsenal blue with normal sharp edge and corner wear and scattered corrosion with grip strap and grip safety that are turning brown. 20% Dutch Arsenal straw with corrosion overall. Grips are sharp and show wood grain. Right grip is loose. Mag is excellent with very little wear overall. Bore is worn and lightly pitted. Mechanics are fine.