July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/13/2022
Model 1908 Commercial manufactured by DWM. Toggle bears the DWM logo, with the left side of the breech block and forward toggle link bearing a horizontal crown/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components have been refinished, obliterating some of the proofs. Interestingly, the rear grip strap of the frame bears a hole for a lanyard loop attachment, possibly indicating that this was a leftover Bulgarian M1911 contract frame, converted for commercial use. Serial number "55647" falls within the appropriate 1908 Commercial range. Matching numbers are present on the frame, sideplate, trigger, barrel, as well as on the receiver. Takedown lever is a replacement. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Left side of trigger has been modified. Magazine is of contemporary Original Mauser production and features a black plastic bottom. Pistol is accompanied by a 1918 dated leather holster that has been restamped "S.L.P./ 1922", with a "(Crown) / I." on the rear. CONDITION: Metal components retain fair to good amounts of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning, as well as pitting beneath the bluing overall. Front grip strap exhibits an older repair, with a crack running halfway across the strap. Rear grip strap shows heavy sanding as well as a ding towards the base. Poor bore, exhibiting pitting and fair rifling throughout. Grips show heavy smoothing, but are otherwise serviceable. Holster shows age related cracking MLW