November 17 & 18, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2021
Model 1900 Luger manufactured by DWM for sales in Switzerland. These early Luger variations are comprised of Old Model parts and were sold prior to the adoption of the Luger by the Swiss Military in 1901. Receiver bears a Swiss cross within a starburst over the chamber with Swiss proofs on the left hand side. Swiss cross acceptance proofs are present on the receiver, barrel, rear toggle, and rear of frame. Features include a rust blue finish, 4 - 3/4" tapered barrel, dished toggles, narrow pattern trigger, grooved safety lever, flat mainspring, grip safety, as well as 2-piece checkered walnut grips. All numbers are matching with the exception of the firing pin and magazine, which are unnumbered. This example is accompanied by a 1904 vintage Swiss Type B leather holster that bears a "+/B" inspectors proof above "N. PFENNINGER/ SATTLER/ STAFA/ C. ZURICH" within an oval. CONDITION: Metal components retain the vast majority of their arsenal reapplied finish, exhibiting a few areas of wear from manual operation of the action overall, as well as areas of thinning on the grip straps that show through to a pleasant brown patina. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are excellent, showing light smoothing as well as a few minor nicks to the diamonds. Holster shows some scattered marks from handling and storage, with a few minor creases and areas of age-related cracking. A very attractive and desirable DWM Model 1900 Swiss Luger. MLW
Caliber/Bore
7.65x21mm Para