December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2024
The Vickers Lugers were assembled, finished and proofed in England after receiving the parts from DWM in Germany. They were then shipped to the Dutch East Indies for service. These guns saw heavy use and were all arsenal refinished. The year on the top rear of the barrel is the year that each gun was refinished. This gun has a date of 1925 on it. There is a British proof on the breech block, under the barrel and both toggle links. The front toggle link markings are "VICKERS / LTD". The Queen Wilhelmina proof is on the left front of the receiver. RUST with an arrow pointing up is above the thumb safety lever. Wide grip safety with two piece course checkered wood grips. Nickel magazine with a blank wood bottom. Matching numbers gun except the grip safety. It is number 15. CONDITION: This gun has some of the re-applied arsenal finish. There is light pitting scattered across the gun. Dark bore with light pitting and frosting in the lands and grooves. The arsenal grips do not fit the gun and show lots of wear.