September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2024
8" barrel with multi-position artillery rear sight. The barrel is a special order barrel with the rear sight attached by a bed soldered onto the barrel, instead of the Artillery integrally machined bed. "(Crown) / N" proof and full serial number under barrel. “GERMANY” marked on left side of bbl under rear sight. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Vertical "(Crown) / N" proof on left receiver. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine with matching numbered artillery stock that is “GERMANY” stamped on right side between strap slots. In a brown leatherette fitted case with a red felt interior that holds an extra magazine, takedown tool, cleaning rod, and pin punch. Case has brass fittings, original key, and a leather handle. Inside lid is a silver blocked black leather DWM/Berlin label to an importer in South Africa (Morgan & Scott, Importers, Cape Town). This gun is featured on pp. 528 and 1445 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near new. Retains 99% bright blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp and are oil-soaked dark. Magazines are near new; extra magazine has a crack in wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. Stock is excellent with minor wear on wood and near new blue and straw on metal. Rod, tool, and punch are in excellent condition. Exterior of case is lightly worn. Leatherette finish is further worn on sharp edges and worn through on some corners. Interior is excellent with stains and indents from where the gun and accessories have rested in the case