*JAPANESE BABY NAMBU PISTOL.

SN 1646. Cal. .7mm Nambu. Blue finish with 3-3/8″ bbl & fixed sights. It has full checkered walnut grips & 1 reproduction magazine. CONDITION: Very good. Pistol retains 80% blue finish with surface rust on right and left side of frame, left side of bbl & backstrap. All markings are clear and not polished. Grips are very good with good checkering and few mars. 50% straw on the trigger. Very good rare pistol, hard to find in any condition. Magazine is new. 49433-78 TEP C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1187

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*MAUSER MODEL C-96 COMMERCIAL PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 416750. Cal. .30 Mauser. 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Finely ribbed wood grips. Numbered shoulder stock. CONDITION: Fine, pistol retains 80% blue finish with stock wear on the bottom of the bbl and front of the magazine well, some staining on front strap. All visible SN’s match, Ulm proofs on left side of frame and bolt. Fire blue present on sight elevator and extractor. Stock is in very good condition and is marked “750” on the mounting tang which is the last three digits on the pistol which makes this the original stock. Very nice matching set. 49433-67 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1188

*MAUSER MODEL C-96 COMMERCIAL PISTOL.

SN 30722. Cal. .30 Mauser. 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Finely ribbed wood grips. CONDITION: Very good, pistol retains 75% of the original finish with roughness at the breech end of the bbl and left side of the frame. Some roughness on tangent sight and on the right side of the bbl also at the muzzle. This is an early version of the C-96 Mauser with a large ring hammer, the left side of the receiver stamped “Von Lenderke & Detmold New York.”. Grips are good with some marring on the right side. All visible SN’s match. Nice early commercial C-96. 49433-71 TEP C&R (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1189

*MAUSER MODEL C-96 BROOMHANDLE PISTOL.

SN 891866. Cal. .30 Mauser. 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Ribbed wood grips. CONDITION: Very good, pistol retains 90% blue finish on the receiver with some staining on the front of the magazine well, bbl shows 80% blue with slight oxidation at the muzzle and on the sides a few rust spots on the bottom of the bbl. Markings are clear and crisp, commercial Ulm proof mark on bolt. Grips are very good. Nice commercial broomhandle. 49433-69 TEP C&R (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1190

*MAUSER MODEL C-96 BOLO PISTOL.

SN 353744. Cal. .30 Mauser. 4″ bbl, blue finish. Ribbed wood grips. CONDITION: Very good, pistol retains 85% blue finish with wear on the bottom of the bbl, front of the magazine housing, finish turning plum on the bbl and right side of the frame. Grips are very good with almost all varnish finish. Very nice compact C-96 Mauser. 49433-70 TEP C&R (1,250-1,750) – Lot 1191

*◊ CHINESE COPY OF A CHINESE C-96 MAUSER PISTOL.

SN 12089. Cal. .9mm. 5-1/4″ bbl, blue finish. Ribbed wood grips. With two magazines. CONDITION: Very good, pistol shows 95% of the original finish overall with marring and scratches on the bottom of the bbl. 21st Arsenal mark on left side of frame, Chinese characters on right side, tangent sight. Rear grip strap stamped “China”, front grip strap marked “N.A. Company/Ridgefield N.J.” 49433-72 TEP C&R (800-1,200) – Lot 1192

*RARE DWM 1900 FRENCH LUGER PISTOL.

SN 4102. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl with “Manufacture Francaise d’Armes & Cycles de Saint-Etienne” on top. BUG proofs and full SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles. BUG proofs on toggle assembly and left receiver. Grip safety. Numbered parts are matching, including checkered walnut grips. Proper wood bottom magazine is unnumbered. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 90% original blue with scattered light pitting and minor scratches. Grip straps are starting to corrode. Original straw is 70% with light corrosion. Grips are worn and oil soaked. Bore has light wear and frosting. Magazine body has light pitting. Wood bottom has very little wear. Mechanics are very good. 49059-172 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1193

*RARE DWM 1900 COMMERCIAL LUGER PISTOL.

SN 19414. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN and BUG proofs on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. “BU” proofs on toggle assembly and left receiver. Grip safety. Numbered parts on gun are matching, including the checkered walnut grips. Wood bottom Imperial Military magazine has numbers that do not match. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% original blue with corrosion on left frame rail and grip strips. Straw is 70% with scattered spotting. Grips are lightly worn and darkened with a holster stud indent on right grip. Bore is worn and pitted. Magazine has scattered spotting on body and wood bottom is worn with minor nicks. Mechanics are very good. 49059-173 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1194

*DWM 1900 US TEST TRIALS RANGE AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL.

SN 6353. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl with full SN on bottom. American Eagle above chamber, DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. SN is within the 1000 numbers adopted by the U.S. Army for test trials, but the frame and bbl have been renumbered. Numbered parts are matching and the take down lever has proper SN placement on the right side. Checkered walnut grips have been renumbered to match. Unnumbered wood bottom magazine has proper Flaming Bomb proof. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% original blue with some touch-up to bbl, toggle assembly and front of frame. 90% original straw with a safety lever that has been re-heated. Right side of gun has scattered areas of minor pitting. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with a few indents on right side. Bore is lightly worn and frosted. Magazine has minor nicks and some corrosion. Mechanics are fine. 49059-171 BWS (1,000-3,000) – Lot 1195

*BEAUTIFUL 1900 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL.

SN 8831. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom. American Eagle crest above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. “GERMANY” marked under SN on front of frame. Right checkered walnut grip is matching, left grip is numbered “01”. It appears to have been well fitted and has been on the gun for a long time, so it may have been a factory error. Grip safety. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% bright original blue with typical holster wear on high edges of side plate and front frame rails. Front grip strap has light scratches from shooting with a ring. Original straw is 95% and bright. Bright fire blue on proper small parts. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color. Right grip has typical indent from 1900 holster stud. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine has very little wear. A very well preserved 1900 American Eagle Luger. Mechanics are very fine. 49059-174 BWS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1196

*DWM 1902 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL.

SN 22176. Cal. 9mm Luger, 4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom that appears to be applied after manufacture. American Eagle above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. Flaming bomb proof under chamber. Full SN on front of frame appears to have been altered. SN parts have numbers that match. Checkered walnut grips are not numbered. Grip safety. Proper “Cal. 9m/m” marked wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 90% blue with restoration to bbl and front of frame, and some touch-up to grip strips. Straw is 70% with scattered light corrosion. Grips are lightly worn with some minor chips. Magazine has minor spotting in a few places on body and a crack through the wood bottom. Bore has light wear. Mechanics are good. 49059-170 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1197

*DWM 1906 AMERICAN EAGLE 9MM LUGER PISTOL.

SN 38174. Cal. 9mm Luger, 4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom. American Eagle crest above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “GERMANY” marked below full SN on front of frame. Grip safety. Numbered parts are matching. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. “Cal 9m/m” marked wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Vintage refinish retaining 95% blue and 45% straw. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked dark. Deep indents on top and bottom of right grip. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Magazine has scattered light pitting on body. Wood bottom has minor dings. Mechanics are good. 49059-180 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1198

*DWM 1906 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL.

SN 31427. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom. American Eagle crest above chamber. “LOADED” marked extractor. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “GERMANY” marked under full SN on front of frame. Numbered parts are matching, including the checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 93% blue with areas of light frosting, 65% straw with scattered light corrosion. Grips are lightly worn with visible wood grain. Bore is worn with light pitting. Magazine body has little wear, wood bottom is worn and has minor dings. Mechanics are very good. 49059-181 BWS (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1199

*DWM AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL.

SN 31804. Cal. .30 LUGER. 4-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut stock. Grip safety in backstrap. Magazine is unmarked with wooden base. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 80% blue finish with most wear at the muzzle. Receiver retains 80% blue finish with high point wear and slight handling marks. Backstrap and forestrap show 80% blue finish. Straw is very good on all small parts. Nice American Eagle Luger pistol. 49433-74 TEP C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1200

*EARLY DWM 1900 SWISS LUGER PISTOL.

SN 1002. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with Swiss Cross proof on left and full SN on bottom. Swiss Cross in Sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. Swiss Cross proof on rear toggle link. Cross/V next to Swiss Cross proof on left receiver. Numbered parts are matching, including checkered walnut grips. Take down lever and mag release button are numbered on right side. Grip safety. Relieved frame with Simpson LTD import marks in wells below grip screws. Proper Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal discs. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 97% original blue with light corrosion on grip straps and light scratches and dings on front grip strap from shooting with a ring. Original straw is 75%. Grips are lightly worn and wood grain is visible. Magazine has a few spots of corrosion on body. Wood bottom has small nicks. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are fine. 49059-182 BWS (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1201

*DWM MODEL 1900 SWISS CONTRACT LUGER PISTOL.

SN 21318. Cal. .30. 4-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Very good as professionally refinished. Pistol retains 98% blue on bbl, frame, action and grips. 95% straw on trigger, takedown catch, safety lever and extractor. Magazine has aluminum end cap, numbered 1447. Swiss cross is sharp at the breech of the bbl. Opportunity to obtain a rare gun at a fair price. 49433-75 TEP C&R (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1202

*LUGER, 1900 SWISS, LATE PRODUCTION.

SN 21234. Cal. .30 Luger. Late production M1900 Swiss Luger, made by DWM with 4-3/4″ tapered bbl, having drift adjustable front sight. Fixed rear sight mounted on rear toggle link. Early flattop breech block with repaired extractor. Dished middle toggle ears with anti-bounce spring. Late serrated safety. Chamber marked with Swiss cross within starburst. Full SN under bbl and forward frame. Crown/B, crown/U, crown/G markings under bbl with repeated crown/B and crown/U on left receiver. Disassembly shows all matching numbers except for the grip safety that is marked “269”. Neither of the wood checkered grips is numbered, though the right panel is lightly imprinted with a star. Later magazine with tinned body and unmarked wood base. CONDITION: Approx 20% orig blue, largely confined to the top of the receiver, toggle train and other protected areas. Balance has drifted to a brownish mottled patina with cold blue application. Most of the straw has faded from small parts, cleaning and restrawing having been applied to trigger, takedown lever, safety and magazine release. Grips oil darkened but with excellent checkering. Near excellent magazine with crisp wood base having no discs. Bright bore with strong rifling and mild oxidation, better than one would expect from the condition of the pistol. Perfect manual mechanics. 49547-3 LMA C&R (1,250-2,250) – Lot 1203

*RARE FIRST DELIVERY DWM 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SUNBURST LUGER PISTOL.

SN 5188. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with Swiss proof on left side and full SN on bottom. Swiss Cross in Sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Cross/V and Swiss Cross proofs on left receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching, and are small digits applied by DWM. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered and may be arsenal replacements. This was one of the first 500 Swiss Lugers delivered in 1906. Proper Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal discs. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 97% Swiss arsenal blue and straw. Grips are sharp with beautiful wood grain. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine body has scattered corrosion. Bottom is lightly worn. Mechanics are fine. 49059-176 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1204

*DWM 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SHIELD LUGER PISTOL.

SN 14307. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom. Swiss Cross in Shield above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Swiss Crown/M proofs on both sides of receiver. Small digit SN applied by DWM, delivered in 1914. “P. 55” (released by Swiss Military in 1955) on left frame rail. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Grip safety. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Proper Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal discs and numbers that do not match. Magazine spine in engraved “Riedtmann” (most likely the family name of the original owner). PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% original blue and 85% original straw. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color. Magazine has minor nicks on wood bottom. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are fine. 49059-175 BWS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1205

*WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1906/24 SWISS LUGER PISTOL.

SN 17220. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom. “Waffenfabrik/Bern” on center toggle link. Swiss Cross proofs on bbl, receiver, frame and toggle assembly. “P. 54” on left frame rail (Swiss Military Release in 1954). Grip safety. All numbered parts on gun are matching, with large “W+F” numbers on frame and toggle assembly. Large three digit “W+F” matching numbered wide border checkered walnut grips. Proper Swiss plain wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Retains 98% blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color. Magazine has minor nicks on the bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 49059-177 BWS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1206

*WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1929 SWISS LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH HOLSTER.

SN P25354. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN on top and Swiss Cross proof on bottom. Swiss Cross in Shield on center toggle link. Full SN on rear toggle link and left frame rail. “W+F” logo on back of frame. Front frame well stamped “6.40” (manufacture in June of 1940). Grip safety. Original brown plastic grips. Proper “P” marked brown plastic bottom magazine. In a 1942 dated brown leather proper Swiss holster with detachable leather carry strap and an extra brown plastic bottom magazine in the mag pouch. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% original blue with very little holster wear on front frame corners. Grips are in near new condition. Bore is bright and sharp. Both magazines are in excellent original condition. Holster and strap are very good with normal wear and light scuffs. Mechanics are excellent. 49059-178 BWS (1,200-1,800) – Lot 1207

*RED GRIP BERN MODEL 1929 SWISS LUGER PISTOL RIG.

SN 52626. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN and Swiss Cross proof. Swiss Cross in Shield on center toggle link. Swiss Cross/M next to full SN on left frame rail. “W+F” logo on back of frame. Front frame well is stamped “11.34” indicating manufacture in November of 1934. Grip safety. Red plastic checkered grips. With a Swiss 29 pattern brown leather holster and carry strap. Proper “P” proofed 29 Swiss magazines with black plastic bottoms (one in gun, one in holster pouch). PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Retains 99% original blue with very little wear on sharp edges and corners. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are in near new condition. Holster and strap are in good condition with wear, cracking and some mold starting in places. Magazines have almost no wear. Mechanics are excellent. 49059-225 BWS (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1208

*RARE LATE PRODUCTION DWM 1906 9MM COMMERCIAL LUGER PISTOL.

SN 67882. Cal. 9mm Luger, 4″ bbl, with Crown/N proof and full SN on bottom. SN is near the very end of the production range. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/N proofs on left receiver and toggle assembly. Numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Grip safety. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: Ex-collection of Howard Muller. The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 98% original blue and 95% straw with reheating on the safety lever. Grips are lightly worn and darkened. Bore is frosted. Magazine has very little wear. Mechanics are fine. 49059-183 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1209

*DWM 1906 .30 CAL. COMMERCIAL LUGER PISTOL.

SN 62982. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl with Crown/N proof and full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N proofs on left receiver and toggle assembly. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Numbered parts are matching. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 98% original blue with scattered areas of light pitting on right side, 95% original straw. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine has tiny chips on wood bottom and little wear on body. Mechanics are fine. 49059-162 BWS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1210

*RARE WILHELMSHAVEN DOCKYARD UNIT MARKED DWM 1906 NAVY LUGER PISTOL.

SN 8191. Cal. 9mm Luger, 6″ bbl, DWM scroll on center toggle link. 100/200m adjustable Navy sight on rear toggle link. Navy Crown/M Acceptance Proofs on left receiver, 1st issue Gesichert safety marking has been altered to the upper position by the Imperial Navy. Numbered parts on the gun are matching including the checkered walnut grips. Firing pin is unnumbered. Grip safety. Rear grip strap is marked “W.W./1194” (Wilhelmshaven Dockyard, weapon #1194). Proper Navy magazine with concentric circles on wood bottom is Crown/M proofed and has numbers that do not match. SIZE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 96% original blue and 85% original straw, light wear on sharp edges and corners with a few areas of light spotting. Grips are lightly worn with visible wood grain. Bore has light pitting. Magazine has minor chips on wood bottom and light corrosion on body. Mechanics are fine. 49059-161 BWS (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1211

*RARE DWM 1906 BRAZILIAN LUGER PISTOL.

SN 3917. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl with full SN on bottom. “Carregada” marked extractor. DWM on center toggle link. Circle “B” proof on left receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Grip safety. Wood bottom magazine with partial numbers that do not match. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Restored to 97% blue and 90% straw, with visible pitting and corrosion in scattered places under finish. Bore is worn and pitted. Grips are worn and dented. Magazine has little wear and a crack through wood bottom. Mechanics are very good. 49059-169 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1212

*SN 22 RARE FIRST DELIVERY DWM 1906 DUTCH LUGER PISTOL.

SN 22. Cal. 9mm Luger, 4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/W proof on right receiver (Queen Wilhelmina Dutch Military acceptance mark, this right side placement is found only on the first 2141 guns delivered). “Rust” marked safety. Numbered parts on gun are matching accept for the checkered walnut grips, which have numbers that do not match and are probably arsenal replacements. Grip safety. Proper Dutch wood bottom magazine that had a metal reinforcing clip. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 95% Dutch Arsenal blue and straw with a few areas of light corrosion. Grips have light wear and retain original color with clear wood grain. Magazine body is excellent. Wood bottom is lightly worn with minor nicks and metal spring clip is missing. Bore is lightly worn and frosted. Mechanics are good. 49059-179 BWS (4,000-5,000) – Lot 1213

*THIRD INFANTRY ISSUE VICKERS DUTCH LUGER PISTOL.

SN 3584. Cal. 9mm Luger, 4″ bbl, with “1916” date on top and full SN on bottom. “VICKERS/LTD” on center toggle link. Crown/W on left receiver. “RUST” marked safety. Brass plaque on left frame marked “3-INF.I/22” (3rd Infantry weapon #22). Grip safety. Numbered parts on gun are matching except for toggle pin and course checkered Indonesian Arsenal replacement grips. Proper Dutch wood bottom magazine with reinforcing metal spring clip. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 98% Dutch Arsenal blue and straw. Grips are worn with some small chips and have darkened. Magazine body has small areas of rust and scattered corrosion. Bore is worn with light pitting. Wood bottom has nicks and dings. Mechanics are good. 49059-168 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1214

*MAUSER PORTUGUESE GNR BANNER LUGER PISTOL.

SN 2343v. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with four digit SN and Crown/U proof on bottom. “Carregada” marked extractor. “GNR” above chamber. Mauser banner on center toggle link. Lower safety position marked “Seguranca”. Horizontal Crown/U proofs on left receiver and front toggle link. Grip safety. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Aluminum bottom magazine is unnumbered and unmarked. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, professionally restored to 98% blue and straw, a few spots of corrosion are on take down lever, trigger and safety. Grips are lightly worn with minor dings and are oil stained dark. Bore is sharp with very light frosting. Magazine has little wear. Mechanics are very good. 49059-167 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1215

*DWM 1906 PORTUGUESE NAVY LUGER PISTOL.

SN 60. Cal. 9mm Luger, 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom that appears to have been numbered after manufacture. Portuguese Navy Crown/Anchor crest above chamber appears to have been added after manufacture. “Carregada” marked extractor. DWM scroll on center toggle link “MP” proof on left receiver. Numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Grip safety. Magazine with “Cal 9m/m” marked wood bottom that appears to be of recent manufacture. Magazine body is original. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: 98% blue with restoration on bbl, front of frame and top of chamber. Straw has been re-heated to 98% with some corrosion still visible underneath. Grips are lightly worn with visible wood grain, and there is a small gouge in the lower right grip. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine shows little wear. Mechanics are fine. 49059-166 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1216

*DWM 1906 PORTUGUESE M2 LUGER PISTOL.

SN 1009. Cal. .30 Luger 4-3/4″ bbl. With SN on bottom. Portuguese Crown/M2 above chamber DWM scroll on center toggle link. Portuguese triangle in circle proofs on bbl, left receiver and back of frame. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Proper wood bottom magazine with Portuguese triangle in circle proof. Numbered parts are matching. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 97% blue with corrosion on left side of bbl, and restoration to grip straps. 95% original straw, with some corrosion on safety lever. Grips are worn with scattered indents on right side. Bore has light frosting. There is minor corrosion on magazine body and a “W” carved in the left side of the magazine bottom. Mechanics are fine. 49059-165 BWS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1217

*DWM MODEL 1914 LUGER PISTOL.

SN 190B. Cal. .9mm. 4″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Fine, pistol retains 90% blue finish overall. Straw parts show 50%. All visible SN’s match. Grips are fine, with sharp checkering. Magazine is unmarked with wooden bottom plug. This is a very nice Luger for any collection. 49433-76 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1218

*DWM 1915 ARTILLERY LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH STOCK, HOLSTER AND DRUM MAGAZINE.

SN 8672. Cal. 9mm Luger, 8″ bbl, with fine tune front sight and fine tune eight position adjustable rear sight. Full SN on bottom of bbl. “1915” date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on right side of receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin and including the checkered walnut grips. Police wood bottom magazine with numbers that do not match. With proper non-matching walnut artillery stock. With “1917” dated black holster with pouches containing and unmarked take down tool and proper cleaning rod, with black leather attaching and carry straps and original black leather dual magazine pouch. Also included is a Type One 32 round snail drum magazine with telescoping winder, adapter and dust cover. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Pistol is very fine, retaining 98% original bright blue and straw. Normal light holster wear on typical corners and edges. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp and retain original color. Magazine has light wear and dings. Mechanics on gun are fine. Stock is very good with minor wear and scattered corrosion on lug and lever. Black leather on holster, straps and pouch is in very good condition, showing normal wear, flaking and cracking. Take down tool is corroded with about 40% original blue remaining. Cleaning rod handle is worn and nicked, metal on rod is very good. Snail drum retains 90$ blue with some scattered corrosion. Mechanics on drum are good. 49059-160 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1219

*S/42 LUGER PISTOL DATED 1937 WITH MATCHING HOLSTER.

SN 7112. Cal. .9mm x 19. 4″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Good condition pistol that shows poor storage, much original blue remains but there are areas of deep pitting at the muzzle, side plate and back of the frame. All visible numbers match. Grips are good. Holster is in poor condition, tool is present, correctly dated 1937. Very rare, hard to find set. 49253-11 TEP C&R (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1220

*DWM LUGER PISTOL MODEL 1921 WITH HOLSTER, TOOL AND EXTRA MAGAZINE.

SN 2505. Cal. .9mm x 19. 4″ bbl, blue finish, checkered wood grips. Forestrap is stamped 12./J.R. 14.53. CONDITION: 30-40% original blue finish, balance is gray patina. Some straw on trigger and extractor, toggle and extractor marked No. 55. Grips are good with worn checkering. Holster is good with 1934 date stamped on rear. Holster has extra magazine and cleaning rod. Good entry level pistol. 49253-10 TEP C&R (800-1,500) – Lot 1221

*WALTHER P38 AC 41 PISTOL WITH MOTORCYCLE HOLSTER.

SN 8713E. Cal. .9mm x 19. 4-7/8″ bbl, blue finish, plastic grips. In what appears to be a brown leather holster with a strap to attach it to a motorcycle. CONDITION: Pistol is in very good condition, showing 80% original blue with stains on the right side of the slide and the left side muzzle. Frame and slide are marked with Waffenampt number 359. Holster is in very good condition, unmarked. Hard to find in any condition. 49253-12 TEP C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1222

*F.B. RADOM MODEL 1935 PISTOL NAZI MARKED.

SN E1797. Cal. .9mm x 19. 4-5/8″ bbl, blue finish, checkered black plastic grips, backstrap is slotted for a shoulder stock. In a brown leather US shoulder holster. CONDITION: Very good condition, with 90% thinning blue over a high polished finish, Waffenampt marked number 77. Holster is in fair condition. Early war model with better polish. 49253-8 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1225

*MODEL 1935 RADOM PISTOL WITH HOLSTER NAZI MARKED.

SN G7163. Cal. .9mm x 19. 4-5/8″ bbl, blue finish, checkered plastic grips. CONDITION: Very good, pistol shows 90% of the original blue finish, Waffenampt marks on slide and frame number 77. Grips are excellent, correct magazine. Holster is marked “bnz 1944” and contains an extra magazine, is in very good condition, inside of flap is written “Billy Hulme”, holster is also Waffenampt marked. Very collectable piece. 49253-9 TEP C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1226

*F.B. RADOM MODEL 1935 EAGLE PISTOL.

SN 10947. Cal. 9mm x 19. 4-5/8″ bbl, blue finish, checkered black plastic grips in a black US marked 1911 holster. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent, retains 95% of the original high polished blue with slight wear at the muzzle of the slide, forestrap shows some thinning blue. Very fine pistol. Holster is in good condition. Early gun, seldom seen this nice. 49253-7 TEP C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1227

*RADOM NAGANT MODEL 30 REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER.

SN 9060. Cal. 7.62 x 25. 4-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Revolver is in very fine condition, retaining 98% blue on frame, bbl and cylinder and 50% fire blue on hammer, loading gate and trigger. Grips are excellent. Holster is very good and contains an original cleaning rod. Fine rare piece. 49253-6 TEP C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 1228

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Please Note: CONDITION should include: “Clean, bright, shiny Medford rifled bore.”

*ENFIELD SELF-EJECTING REVOLVER.

SN 900. Cal. .455. 5-3/4″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered wood grips. CONDITION: Very good, revolver retains 90% matte blue finish overall. SN 900 marked on front of hinge. English proof marks on right side of bbl, War Department mark on left side of frame with a broad arrow. Chambers bear individual proof marks. Grips are in very good condition with nickel plated buttcap and lanyard ring. Very rare gun for an Enfield collector. 49433-168 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1229

*SCARCE ORIGINAL GERMAN WW II STEYR VG-5 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

SN 6421. Cal 8mm Mauser, 21 3/4 ” bbl. Marked on top of rcvr band, “bnz 45” W/eagle firing proof on bbl. Bolt numbered 5153t. Wooden stock without provision for buttplate is slotted for sling and has rudimentary forward sling loop. Deeply embossed initials “MR” in stock on toe line forward and rear of trigger guard. Fixed rear sight. Simplicity, functionality, and abbreviated production time was the mandate when producing these rifles. CONDITION: Near excellent orig gray Parkerized finish with orig squared-off unsanded stock and stamped somewhat darker blue follower. Sharp rifled bore turning dark in the grooves. This VG-5 rifle is as original as can be found. Late WW II Germany’s production of a rifle about as simply as possible which still fires the 8mm Mauser cartridge utilizing a 5 shot fixed magazine. A great find for the WW II German rifle collector. 49563-1 JWK3 C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1231

*MAUSER .22 LR BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE.

SN 34654. Cal. 22. 25-1/2″ blued steel bbl, marked “KAL.22 LANG FUR BUCHESEN”. Receiver marked “MAUSER – WERK A.G. OBERNDORF” and stamped “MAUSER” on front frame in banner. Right side of frame marked “DEUTROHES SPORTMODEL”. Flip up rear sight and fixed steel blade front sight. Coarsely cut pistol grip stock over steel buttplate. Fitted with “MAUSER” black leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains approx 95% orig blue. Action and matching bolt retain most of their orig blued finish. Stocks retain most of their orig high gloss varnish with minor handling marks throughout. Buttplate is in the white with a few light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Bright shiny bore. 49183-17 JSL176 (500-800) – Lot 1232

*EXTREMELY RARE HOLEK AUTOMAT SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 286. Cal, 7 x 57. 20.5″ bbl.Interesting tipping breech block (similar to ZB vz. 26/BREN MG) semi-automatic sporter developed by the Czech arms designer Emmanuel Holek (brother of Vaclan Holek) and manufactured in 1942, utilizing an under-barrel tapped gas recoil system, the weapon cocks by taking the front sling loop and pulling the gas system rearward thus disengaging and retracting the tipping bolt. This rifle was very advanced for its time, it is Czech proofed and is marked with Holek’s logo and “ORIGINAL HOLEK AUTOMAT” on the top receiver rear. Fixed rear sight and ramp front. Multi-point checkered European walnut stock with cheekpiece and sling swivels. Original detachable magazine. CONDITION: Excellent. Wood and metal retain virtually all of their fine factory finish with only a few very small handling marks on the stock. 49296-7 WD1 C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1234

*HECKLER & KOCH MODEL 91A3 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

SN A027894. Cal. .308, 18 1/2″ bbl with flash hider. HK 91 with telescoping buttstock and bipod. Includes web sling, magazine loader, and nine 20-rnd magazines. Also includes original hanging warranty tag attached to trigger guard, and styroform shipping box. PROVENANCE: Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent finish on all metal and composite parts. all magazines, and mag loader new in wrapper. Some brassing and firing residue in the action and flash hider, but fired very little. Nice opportunity for someone who wants one of these high performance and highly desirable well made rifles. 49478-2 JWK (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1236

*HECKLER & KOCH MODEL 91A3 SEMI AUTO RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

SN A026853. Cal. .308, 18 1/2″ bbl with flash hider. HK 91 with telescoping buttstock and bipod. Includes web sling, 2 magazine loaders, and three 20-rnd magazines. Also includes original hanging warranty tag attached test target dated 18 NOV 1980, with SN matched to this gun. PROVENANCE: Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent finish on all metal and composite parts. Apparently test fired only condition. All of the magazines new in wrapper. Mag loaders as new. Bore near excellent, shiny and bright. Nice find of a 35 year old rifle in this condition in the box with the original sealed factory test target. 49478-1 JWK9 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1237

*AS NEW HECKLER & KOCH MODEL 91A3 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

SN A027893. Cal. .308, 18 1/2 ” bbl with flash hider. Classic HK 91 with telescoping buttstock and bipod. Includes web sling, magazine loader and six 20-rnd magazines. Also includes original hanging warranty tag attached to trigger guard, and moisture absorbing brown paper bore protector. PROVENANCE: Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent, factory test fired only. Near excellent finish on all metal and composite parts. 5 of the magazines new in wrapper. Sixth magazine as new. Mag loader as new. Paper bore protector in place and visible in muzzle and chamber and not removed to check bore. Pretty much impossible to upgrade the condition of this highly lauded and proven .30 caliber rifle. 49478-4 JWK8 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1238

*HECKLER AND KOCH MODEL 93 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

SN A125297. Cal. .223, 18″ bbl with flash hider. HK 93 in factory configuration with composite buttstock and bipod. Includes one 20 rd magazine. Action functions smoothly when operated by hand and this weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Extremely fine to near excellent finish on all metal and composite parts. Magazine has a light speckling of pitting on right side. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Fine specimen of this model. 49296-1 JWK10 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1239

*HECKLER AND KOCH MODEL 93A3 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

SN A124167. Cal. .223, 18″ bbl with flash hider. Standard configuration with German military post front sight, 4-position rear sight, and sliding buttstock. It includes five 25-rnd magazines, and two 30-rnd magazines. Orig warranty tag in zip-lock bag hanging from trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent finish on all metal and composite parts. Appears test fired only and very clean in all respects. All except one 30-rnd magazine new in wrapper. Final 30-nd mag as new. Brilliant shiny, near excellent bore. 49478-5 JWK12 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1240

*HECKLER AND KOCH MODEL 93A3 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

SN A124972. Cal. .223, 18″ bbl with flash hider. This rifle has standard German military post front sight, 4-position rear sight, and sliding buttstock. It includes six 25-rnd magazines, two 30-rnd magazines, a canvas mag pouch, and one web sling. Orig warranty tag hangs from trigger guard and moisture absorbent paper remains in the bore. PROVENANCE: Wm. West Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent finish on all metal and composite parts. Evidence of firing residue on bolt face and visible through cocking slot. 5 of the 25-rnd magazines new in wrapper. Sixth magazine very clean. 30-rnd mags as new as is canvas pouch. Sling new in wrapper. Brilliant shiny, near excellent bore. 49478-3 JWK11 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1241

*ISRAELI MFG FN-FAL HEAVY BARREL SEMI-AUTO RIFLE WITH FLASH HIDER, BIPOD, AND SLING.

SN 87045. Cal. 7.62 mm, 25″ bbl, Marked with Israeli Star of David and Hebrew markings on right side of receiver, as well as importation maker “ONYX ARMS GTF MT”. Left side of rcvr marked “7.62 mm S.A. FAL”. Lower handgrip assy has three position safety with dished out markings and marked “S” and “S” next to the two forward positions. Top quality steel reinforced wooden forend, flip-up buttplate, orig bipod, and sling included. No magazine present. CONDITION: Near excellent orig matte blued finish with virtually no finish loss to metal or wood parts. Slight handling marks only, with some slight brassing to the pin which holds the bipod on the barrel. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Flash hider absolutely clean. Pretty much impossible to upgrade from this specimen of an outstanding shooting platform. 49544-1 JWK1 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1242

RARE DWM 1893 BORCHARDT PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL STOCK.

SN 1631. Cal. .30 Borchardt, 7-1/2″ bbl, with BUG proofs on left side of bbl and full SN on bottom. “D.R.P./No75837” on center toggle link. Knob toggle with toggle lock. BU proofs on left receiver and toggle assembly. Right receiver marked “SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT./DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN./BERLIN.” Visible SN on gun are matching except for trigger that is “134”. Checkered walnut grips with border are unnumbered. Orig magazine is numbered “1147” on wood base. Original walnut stock and cheek piece are unnumbered (proper for this gun). PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Approx 90-92% original blue with scattered light pitting that is most pronounced on left side of bbl. Blue on front & backstraps are commensurate with balance of the pistol. Sear with 90% orig straw. Sear spring and right cover plate with at least 80% orig fire blue; most of the fire blue has faded from the trigger and left cover plate. Grips retain most of their orig varnish, though there is some oil staining and numerous dings, particularly noticeable along the uncheckered border. The stock is in very good condition with the lug having scattered surface freckling. The body of the stock and cheekpiece retain most of their orig varnish with discoloration and surface dings commensurate with the appearance of the grips. Mirror bright bore with minimal wear. Perfect manual mechanics. 49059-159 BWS (13,500-18,500) – Lot 3512

SCARCE MANNLICHER M1894 BLOW-FORWARD IN 6.5MM.

SN 9. Cal. 6.5mm. This gun has a 6-1/2″ bbl and a fixed front and rear sight. The left side of the frame, near the barrel shroud, is numbered “9” as is the top of the barrel and grip screw. “FAB. D’ARMES/ NEUHAUSEN” is marked in the center of the sideplate. Checkered wood grips. Rotatable lanyard loop at base of frame. According to Motz/Schuy “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”, about 70 M1894s were made in Switzerland. All had a small frame and all were in 6.5mm. As true for all blow-forward pistols, the cartridge is chambered on the rearward movement of the bbl. Disassembly is accomplished by removing the grips and then releasing the tension on the hammer spring. At that point, the lever under the bbl shroud can be released, allowing the shroud to be unscrewed and the bbl removed from the frame. CONDITION: Approx 75-80% original blue with scattered freckling and expected high point wear over most of the bbl shroud and particularly on the right frame, under the trigger guard and the front/backstrap. Bright in-the-white bbl. Casehardened hammer and trigger with minor oxidation. Original grips with deep, sharply defined checkering and negligible losses. Dull bore with very shallow rifling, commensurate with the overall condition. Excellent manual mechanics. An exceptionally rare and early small frame Mannlicher M1894 made in Switzerland. 49578-1 LMA (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3513

PHENOMENAL MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 7642. Cal. 7.63mm. High condition C96 Conehammer, mid-production, with standard 5-1/2″ bbl having fixed front sight and pinned 50-500 rear sight. Long extractor and firing pin with separately inserted retainer. Standard Mauser address over chamber. Crown/crown/N proof on left side of receiver; antler acceptance on right side of receiver. Full SN is repeated under the sight, back of sight cursor, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, hammer, and frame. Detailed disassembly shows matching number on the follower, floorplate, and all normally numbered small components attached to the matching subframe. Varnished, serrated wood grips, each with the full SN on inner surface. Matching wooden stock has a fire blued lug and a looped hinge. CONDITION: This extraordinary gun has 99+% bright orig rust blue including the floorplate that has no discernible wear and a frontstrap that has no discernible thinning. The same superb condition applies to all of the fire blued small parts and nearly unblemished trigger. Grips retain virtually all orig varnish and have only the most minute handling dings. Stock lug has at least 98% of its orig fire blue with the only discoloration related to congealed grease. Body of stock retains virtually all its orig varnish, no splits or losses, and the hinge is in the same condition. One of the highest condition Conehammer rigs extant! 49198-3 LMA (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3514

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*MAUSER C96 EARLY, LARGE RING SHALLOW MILLED, VL&D, WITH MATCHING STOCK & MILITARY RIG.

SN 31016. Cal. 7.63mm. Phenomenally nice Large Ring Shallow Milled C96 that was imported by VL&D and fitted with a Lyman “certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead front sight. Standard 5-1/2″ bbl, long extractor, 50-100 graduated rear sight and single lug firing pin. Top of chamber with usual Mauser address. SN “31016” on left receiver flat. Crown/crown/U on left side of receiver; antler acceptance on right side. VL&D marking with NY address centered in left frame. No Mauser address on right frame as typical for the Early Shallow Milled pistols. Major components are rust blued. The extractor, appropriate components of the sight assembly, bolt stop and safety are fire blued; trigger is strawed. Matching SNs on sight bar, cursor, bolt stop, bolt, firing pin, hammer, subframe, locking lever and frame. Detailed disassembly shows all matching parts. Varnished wood grips with serrated panels, each fully matched with the number “31016”. Lanyard ring present. Accompanied by its original matching numbered walnut stock/holster, a 1917 Dresden-made leather carrier and a brown leather 2-pocket pouch containing two 10-round nickeled stripper clips with original ammunition. Included is a reproduction cleaning rod. There is no spare follower spring. Also included is four blue boxes of ammunition (three are sealed, each containing 25 rnds; one is opened and contains 12 rnds); and a 50-rnd box of Winchester ammunition. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection.Formerly Bruce Stern Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all visible parts matching including grips & stock. May or may not have been fired. Overall retains 96-98% strong orig factory blue with only sharp edge wear. Small parts retain most of their orig fire blue, again only with sharp edge wear and the trigger retains most of its orig straw color. Grips retain most of their orig varnish. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. Stock/holster is equally new with only minor nicks & scratches. Leather carrier appears equally new also and is not a reproduction. Stripper clip pouch retains 50-60% orig brown finish. Ammunition is fine. 49312-37 FTL C&R; IVORY (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3515

*C96 MAUSER BANNER BOLO, LATE TRANSITIONAL, CHINESE CHARACTERS, WITH STOCK.

SN 771259. Cal. 7.63mm. Late Mauser Banner Bolo with 4″ bbl, fixed front sight 50-1000 slip-in rear sight. Usual chamber address. Crown/crown/U on left chamber flat with full SN appearing on left side of bbl extension. Left side of frame is marked with three Chinese characters near bottom of magazine well that translate “Made in Germany”. The Mauser banner logo is centered in the rear panel. Standard 2-line Mauser address on right frame. Full SN on back of the frame in usual location. Disassembly shows an unnumbered follower (correct for this variation) and matching floorplate. The hammer and subframe have been accepted but are unnumbered. Sear and transfer bar are unmarked. Universal safety. Wood serrated panels, each marked with small digits with full SN. Lanyard ring is a replacement. Accompanied by a full size Mauser Banner stock as issued for the M1930 Commercials. Lug numbered “259” is a forced, non-factory match. Hinge missing single screw and escutcheon. CONDITION: Bright 99% reworked rust blue with old congealed grease in protected areas. Although the work is superb, probably effected by Mauser, there are no proud edges around crown/crown/U proofing and the Chinese characters are shallow. Few small scratches under bbl and numerous nicks & scratches inside trigger guard. Faded extractor, now a plum color, appears as a later replacement. Fire blue on rear sight components, bolt stop and trigger are about 80%. Comparable condition salt blue on universal safety. Grips retain most orig varnish with light handling marks. VG Mauser Banner stock with mild discoloration and scattering of dents. 5-1/2″ hairline crack along lower spine. Most of fire blue from lug & hinge have toned to a mottled brown. Bright bore with strong rifling. Excellent manual mechanics. An interesting, late transitional Bolo rig that presents very nicely. 49432-68 LMA C&R (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3516

*EXTREMELY SCARCE NICKL DESIGN MAUSER M1916/22 PROTOTYPE PISTOL, 9MM SHORT.

SN 21. Cal. .380 Auto. Nickl (a reduced rim 9 mm Kurz case). Experimental Mauser pistol designed by Josef Nickl with rotating bbl system (Steyr pattern) later utilized in the CZ vz. 22 et seq. pistols. This pocket-sized example has a fixed front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. It measures 6″ in length, has a 3.44″ bbl and weighs 1 lb. 6 oz. The slide is devoid of any markings except the SN “21″ on the rib. Detachable side plate is vertically marked with the caliber 8.88 followed by the Mauser banner and a 2-line address “Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. / Oberndorf a.N.”. SN is repeated on bbl bushing, back of the frame, on appropriate internal parts and on back of the orig magazine that is very similar to the Mauser M1914. Major and most minor parts including the trigger and magazine floorplate have been chrome plated. Serrated takedown pin fire blued. Pistol is fitted with a single piece checkered grip. This exact pistol was previously reviewed at the Aberdeen Proving Ground and mentioned in the Handbook of Small Arms, p. 220, where noted “Specimen nickel or chrome plated and is very well machined.” PROVENANCE: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Handbook of Small Arms, December 1954, p. 220. The Collection of Marion E. Williams. CONDITION: Approx 90-95% chromed finish with sharp orig markings. Grip with most orig varnish and sharp checkering. Scattering handling dings but no splits or chips. Bright bore with sharp rifling, minimal oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. A very rare Mauser Nickl M1916/22 prototype, evaluated at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, that was the forerunner to a historic lineage of CZ pistols. 49287-3 (22,500-32,500) – Lot 3517

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*BEAUTIFUL CASED DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 21859. Cal. .30 Luger, 11-3/4″ bbl, with long ramp front sight and 3 position adjustable rear sight. Full SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. All numbered parts on gun are matching, including checkered walnut forearm with sling swivel. Grip safety. Matching numbered checkered walnut grips. Original wood bottom magazine with Flaming Bomb proof. Original checkered walnut stock with serrated horn buttplate, sling swivel and matching numbers on lug. In a more recently made locking walnut case with brass fittings and purple velvet lining. Separate open compartments for gun and stock, fitted spaces for magazine and non-original cleaning rod. Small compartment with lid, contains key to case and front end of cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue, with a few spots of corrosion on bbl, upper right flat of rear receiver has small ding. The areas under trigger guard & frontstrap have been restored. 90% orig straw. Forearm is lightly worn with scattered nicks to checkering, small chip in the upper right rear corner. Grips are lightly worn and darkened. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are fine. Stock has normal nicks and dings with checkering that is lightly worn, lug has 97% blue and 95% straw, horn buttplate has very little wear with a few minor nicks on edges, wood retains original color with beautiful wood grain. Key and cleaning rod are in excellent condition. Exterior of case has light wear and some corrosion on brass fittings, velvet lining has normal indents from gun with some oil stains and a few tears. 48989-1 BWS C&R (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3518

*DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK & ACCESSORIES IN PRESENTATION CASE.

SN 24484. Cal. .30 Luger. Standard M1902 carbine with 11-3/4″ bbl and 3 position rear sight, marked “1,2,3” and ramp front with bead insert. Early flat top breech block, middle toggle link with intertwined “DWM” and dished toggle ears with anti-rebound spring. Left side of receiver proofed with crown/B and crown/U. The full SN is under the bbl and repeated on the receiver lug. Extensive takedown shows all matching numbers including the forend, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, usual toggle linkages and grip safety. The crisply checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Correct magazine with tin plated body and wood base having flaming bomb acceptance. Orig buttstock made of European walnut has a matching 2-screw iron that has been refinished. Stock is checkered at grip area and ends in ribbed horn buttplate. Correct sling swivels on both forend and buttstock. Contemporary wood presentation case measuring 18-1/2″ x 9-1/2″ x 2-3/4″, lined in red velvet and compartmentalized for separate placement of pistol, buttstock and accessories that include a Swiss screwdriver combination tool, a WWI takedown tool and two spare magazines. One of the spares is a WWI military magazine renumbered to match the pistol; the other spare is from a Swiss 1929 Bern, brown base, numbered to match the pistol. Secured with a single keyed lock, key supplied. CONDITION: Pistol with 98% rust blue with the bbl having a slightly darker hue than the balance of the pistol. Sharp edge wear as expected. Small parts with approx 95% orig straw. Stock iron with nearly 100% restored blue. Body of stock excellent retaining most orig varnish and light scattering of handling dings. Stock with two hairline cracks extending up from the buttplate, each measuring about 2-1/2″. Excellent orig buttplate with minor losses commensurate with overall condition of buttstock. Dull bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. VG spare magazines with renumbering as noted. Good condition Swiss combination tool. Case with expected storage & handling marks. Interior scuffed and with velvet showing moderate losses. 49432-148 LMA C&R (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3519

*DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK IN PRESENTATION CASE.

SN 21838. Cal. .30 Luger. Standard M1902 carbine with 11-3/4″ bbl and 3 position rear sight, marked “1,2,3” and ramp front with bead insert. Early flat top breech block, middle toggle link with intertwined “DWM” and dished toggle ears with anti-rebound spring. Unmarked receiver with the full SN under the bbl and repeated on the receiver lug. Extensive takedown shows all matching numbers including the forend, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, usual toggle linkages, grip safety and each of the crisply checkered walnut grips. Correct magazine, inserts tightly, with tin plated body and unmarked wood base. Orig buttstock made of European walnut has a 2-screw iron, renumbered to match pistol. Stock is checkered at grip area and ends in ribbed horn buttplate. Correct sling swivels on both forend and buttstock. Black leather presentation case measuring 19-1/4″ x 9-1/4″ x 3″, lined in bluish/green velvet and compartmentalized for separate placement of pistol and buttstock. Lid plaque marked “LUGER / 1902 CARBINE / 7.65MM. Secured with two keyed latches (key not supplied). PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pistol with 97-98% bright orig rust blue with scattering of handling nicks principally under the trigger guard and over the front strap. Comparable condition strawed parts that do not appear to have been enhanced. Dark forend and sharply checkered grips showing only a few handling dings. No splits or losses. Stock lug retains nearly all the rust blue. Top has been refinished after renumbering. Sides of lug & lower arm remain with orig finish as does strawed locking lever. Buttstock is otherwise orig, retaining most of its varnish with only a scattering of light dings, although color is lighter than the forearm & pistol grips. Orig buttplate with only a few minor losses. Excellent contemporary presentation case. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. 49427-8 LMA (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3520

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*BEAUTIFUL DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH MATCHING NUMBERED STOCK.

SN 21699. Cal. .30 Luger, 11-3/4″ bbl, with long ramp front sight and 3 position adjustable rear sight. BUG proofs and full SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. Grip safety. Numbered parts on gun are matching. High quality contemporary reproduction grips are not numbered. Matching numbered checkered walnut forearm has had the sling swivel replaced with a screw. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. With a very well made high quality reproduction checkered walnut stock with sling swivel and serrated buttplate. Dimensions and checkering pattern are identical to an original example. Lug has been numbered to match gun. Extra “GERMANY” marked original wood bottom magazine is included. CONDITION: Beautifully restored to near mint overall condition, with 99%+ blue and straw. Forearm has been re-checkered and refinished to near new. Grips are sharp and retain original color. Magazine has little wear. Extra magazine has minor corrosion on body and small nicks on wood bottom. Front sight has been dinged very slightly. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are good. Stock is in near new overall condition. 49091-1 BWS (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3521

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*RARE DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH ORIGINAL MATCHING STOCK.

SN 50056. Cal. .30 Luger, 11-3/4″ bbl, with long ramp front sight and three position rear sight. BUG proofs and full SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. BU proofs on toggle assembly and left receiver. Numbered parts are matching, including checkered walnut forearm with sling swivel. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered with proper six point star stamps. Grip safety. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. Original walnut stock with full original matching SN on lug. Original horn buttplate and sling swivel. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% blue with scattered areas of light corrosion. Original straw is 85% with light scattered spotting. Forearm is lightly worn with some verdigris around wedge, wood retains original color. Grips are lightly worn and darkened, common chip under safety lever has been repaired with the original piece. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine body is corroded and wood bottom is worn with light dings. Stock has beautiful wood grain and sharp checkering. Blue and straw on lug are 95%. Some worm holes in buttplate with small loss to lower edge. Mechanics are very good. 49059-184 BWS (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3522

*DWM 1902 LUGER CARBINE WITH STOCK IN PRESENTATION CASE.

SN 21787. Cal. .30 Carbine. Standard M1902 carbine with 11-3/4″ bbl and 3 position rear sight, marked “1,2,3” and ramp front with bead insert. Early flat top breech block, middle toggle link with intertwined “DWM” and dished toggle ears with anti-rebound spring. Lower bbl, left side of receiver and toggle train proofed with crown/B and crown/U. The full SN is under the bbl and repeated on the receiver lug. Extensive takedown shows all matching numbers including the forend, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, usual toggle linkages, grip safety and each of the grips. Correct magazine with tin plated body and unmarked wood base. The buttstock has been made from a rifle stock, fitted with an unnumbered reproduction lug and checkered in a facsimile pattern. There is no sling swivel and horn buttplate, while ribbed in a similar manner to an orig Luger Carbine, has no extension at the top to fit into a corresponding buttstock notch. Contemporary wood presentation case measuring 24″ x 9-1/4″ x 3″, no lock, lined in brown velvet and compartmentalized for separate placement of pistol and buttstock. CONDITION: Pistol has 75-80% orig blue, showing considerable handling. A few small areas of shallow pitting on right side of bbl, and numerous dings & scrapes on left side of frame above grip. Muzzle possibly recrowned and most of the blue is missing from left ear of receiver extension. Small parts with approx 40% orig straw showing no effort at enhancement. Excellent condition magazine. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Reproduction attaching iron has virtually all blue and custom buttstock & buttplate retain most orig finish with scattering of superficial dings. VG-excellent contemporary case with interior showing minimal use. 49432-80 LMA C&R (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3523

*RARE UNIT MARKED 1917 LUGER ARTILLERY RIG WITH MATCHING STOCK & MAGAZINE.

SN 8875. Cal. 9mm, 8″ bbl with multi-position adjustable rear sight and full SN on bottom. 1917 date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on right receiver. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered beech grips. Front grip strap is stamped “R.J.R.222.1.2.” (Reserve Infantry Regiment). Original matching wood bottom magazine. Original matching numbered walnut stock with black 1917 dated holster with attaching straps. Holster contains original Imperial proof tool and proper cleaning rod. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 97% blue and 80% straw with scattered light frosting. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color. Bore has light frosting. Stock is very good with minor dings and dents. Corners and sharp edges are worn. Holster is solid with light flaking and cracking and minor scuffs. Stitching has not been dyed. Take down tool is lightly pitted. Cleaning rod shows normal wear. Mechanics are fine. 49319-2 BS (5,500-10,500) – Lot 3524

*VERY RARE ABERCROMBIE & FITCH LUGER PISTOL.

SN Z660i. Cal. 7.65mm, 4-3/4″ bbl with stepped back front sight block, matching SN on bottom and two line “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Co NEW YORK/MADE IN SWITZERLAND” on top. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Vertical Crown/N proof next to SN on left receiver. Full “i” suffix SN on front of frame. Correct reinforcing rib in rear frame well. Grip safety. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Proper unnumbered wood bottom magazine. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 93% blue and 90% straw with normal wear and areas of scattered frosting. Grips are moderately worn and dark. Magazine has little wear. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are very fine. 49319-1 BS (4,000-6,500) – Lot 3525

*1900 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER, CHECKERED SAFETY, MARKED GERMANY.

SN 8098. Cal. .30. Early production M1900 American Eagle Luger made by DWM having a 4-3/4″ bbl with a drift adjustable front sight. Fixed rear sight on rear toggle. Deeply imprinted American eagle over chamber. Correct early breech block and extractor. Dished toggles with anti-bounce lock. Short head checkered safety. Full SN under bbl and forward frame that has also been imprinted with “GERMANY”, typical for exported pistols. Disassembly shows all matching small parts that have been numbered in the usual commercial manner. Checkered wood grips. Left grip is matching; right grip, slightly loose, is unnumbered. Fitted with correct unmarked wood base magazine. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Approx 50-60% orig blue with considerable fading as might be expected from extended use. Grip straps faded to grey. Comparable condition small parts with most of the straw having faded from the front of the safety lever. Grips with blunted checkering and minor losses. Comparable condition magazine whose body has been lightly cleaned. Worn, dull bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A nice representative gun for the early collector. 49312-22 LMA C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3526

*DWM 1900 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL WITH EXTRA MAGAZINE.

SN 10463. Cal. .30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl with full SN on bottom. American Eagle above chamber, DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle lock. “GERMANY” stamped below SN on front of frame. Flaming bomb proofs on bottom of receiver and in front frame well. Numbered parts are matching including checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. 2 orig plain wood bottom magazines. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue and straw with fading on sideplate, sides of bbl, and grip straps. Normal silvering on sharp edges and corners. Grips are lightly worn and retain orig color. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Magazine bodies have light corrosion, wood bottoms have light nicks and dings, one mag has a chip on bottom that has been re-glued. Mechanics are very good. 49508-6 BWS C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3527

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Please Note: This is a Very Rare American Eagle 1900 U.S. Test Luger (not 1902). It has a professional restoration.

*DWM MODEL 1902 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL.

SN 6965. Cal. .7.65mm. 4-1/2″ bbl, blue finish. Checkered walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine condition, pistol retains 98% blue with wear only on high points. Straw finish on trigger, takedown latch, safety, extractor and toggle lock 98% present. Grips are very fine with sharp checkering and no cracks. Magazine is the correct type with a wooden plug and is unmarked. All visible numbers match. This is a very fine pistol that would stand out in any collection of Lugers. 49428-50 TEP C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3528

*DWM 1906 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL 4-3/4″ BARREL.

SN 35979. Cal. .30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl with full SN on bottom and period replacement front sight. American Eagle above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “GERMANY” marked under SN on front of frame. Numbered parts are matching. Un-numbered checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Proper “GERMANY” marked wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Vintage restoration retaining 90% blue and 20% straw, scattered corrosion and light pitting overall. Grip straps are fading to bare metal. Grips are worn and oil soaked. Magazine is worn and corroded. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are good. 49312-21 BWS C&R (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3529

*DWM 1906 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER PISTOL 4-3/4″ BARREL.

SN 34390. Cal. .30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl with full SN & BUG proofs on bottom. American Eagle above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Small Crown/B on left breech block, larger Crown/U on right breech block (Oberndorf ?). BU proofs on left receiver. Numbered parts are matching including checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Proper plain wood bottom mag. Appears to have been finished by Mauser in the late 20’s/early 30’s, possibly re-worked or fresh assembly from existing parts. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% Mauser blue and straw. Some fading on right frame rail and rear grip strap. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor chips. Bore is bright and sharp. Mag has minor chips and dings on wood bottom. Mechanics are very good. 49508-4 BWS C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3530

*VERY RARE MODEL 1906 MAUSER BANNER SWISS REWORK LUGER PISTOL.

SN 2939. Cal. 9mm. Rare Swiss rework of a German Luger pistol, probably seized from a defecting pilot or other interned military person. The methodical Swiss removed all German proofs & markings except the Mauser banner on the toggle link, then the pistol was refinished. At the same time the Swiss added a grip safety. They also replaced the firing pin with one that has Swiss proof mark. Extractor is marked “GELADEN” and the safety area of the frame has had “GESICHERT” milled away, leaving a long oval recess. Mounted with crisp, full checkered walnut grips which have Waffenampt eagle/135 stamped in the inside of left grip. Right grip is unmarked. Accompanied by one orig aluminum base blue body magazine with matching number and a small “1”. There is no reference available regarding the numbers of these pistols. Even so, they are extremely rare with only a few have been encountered. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except firing pin and grips as noted. Overall retains virtually all of its fine Swiss rust blue. Grips are crisp with wood grain showing through and only a very few chipped diamonds with light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Magazine is equally fine. 49243-1 JR77 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3531

*LUGER, 1906 SWISS MILITARY.

SN 7979. Cal. .30 Luger. Standard 1906 Swiss military Luger made by DWM with 4-3/4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight mounted on the rear toggle link. Swiss cross within starburst on chamber and intertwined DWM on middle toggle link. Full SN on front of frame with Swiss inspector markings on left side of receiver. Bbl is a proofed but unmarked replacement, likely from a 1929 Bern. Disassembly shows all matching small parts including each of the grip panels. Magazine with tinned body. Base numbered “9917f” along with the “+” denoting its status as a spare magazine. CONDITION: Approx 98% orig blue, though salt blue of bbl is different from rust blue of remaining pistol. Minor discoloration/purple toning over the chamber likely incurred during the rebarreling. Front and backstrap that are minutely freckled. Excellent orig grips with very sharp checkering. No suggestion of touchup to the strawed small parts that are in the same overall excellent condition. VG magazine with slightly discolored body and small chips missing from left side of base. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Overall, a very nice 1906 with a later bbl that underscores the Swiss practice of regularly refurbishing their Lugers. 49432-73 LMA C&R (1,750-2,750) – Lot 3532

*DWM 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SUNBURST LUGER PISTOL.

SN 35529. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with full SN on bottom. Swiss Cross in Sunburst above chamber, DWM scroll on center toggle link. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. SN parts are matching. Proper plain wood bottom magazine with metal discs. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% Swiss Arsenal blue & straw. Grips are sharp with visible wood grain. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine has light wear and minor nicks on wood bottom. Mechanics are fine. 49059-164 BWS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3533

*WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1929 SWISS LUGER PISTOL.

SN 65530. Cal. .30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl with Swiss proof and full SN on rear upper left. Swiss cross in shield on center toggle link. Full SN on rear toggle link and left frame. “P” release stamp on trigger guard “11. 42” stamped in front frame well under takedown lever (manufactured in November of 1942). W+F logo on back of frame and on dark brown plastic grips. Grip safety. “P” marked dark brown plastic bottom mag. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 93% orig blue with fading on sideplate. Grips have very little wear. Bore is bright and sharp. Mag is excellent. Mechanics are fine. 49508-5 BWS (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3534

*DWM 1906 FRENCH LUGER PISTOL.

SN 32878. Cal. .30 Luger, 4-3/4″ bbl, with BUG proofs and full SN on bottom. Top is marked “Manufacturer Francaise d’Armes & Cycles de Saint-Etienne”. DWM scroll on center toggle link. BUG proofs on left receiver and toggle assembly. Center digit of full SN on bbl and receiver is an “8” stamped over a “9”, which may have been a factory error. Checkered walnut grips, right grip is unnumbered, left grip is matching. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Grip safety. Plain wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Retains 98% blue with some touch-up on bbl and front of frame. Straw is 97% and bright. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine is excellent with a very well done repair to the wood bottom. Mechanics are fine. 49059-163 BWS (2,000-3,500) – Lot 3535

*CHARISMATIC LUGER ARTILLERY RIG, DATED 1918.

SN 1418a. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Standard 1918 dated artillery Luger with 8″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and rear sight, graduated 1-8, that can only be adjusted vertically. Intertwined DWM on middle toggle link. Full SN with letter SUFfix under bbl and on forward frame with SN repeated on left receiver. External exam and disassembly shows all matching small parts including the firing pin. Unnumbered rear toggle pin as is correct for this pistol. Each of the two grip panels are matched with “18”. Correct but mismatched wood bottom magazine. Accompanied by shoulder stock rig. Orig DWM proofed stock fitted with an unnumbered replacement lug. The inner lid of orig holster is marked “F.A.R.55/1915”. Unmarked takedown tool and orig cleaning rod. The straps, holster retaining loop and boot are orig, the boot strap being a replacement. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Approx 95-96% orig rust blue. Usual sharp edge wear with fading under the trigger guard and slight thinning of the front and backstrap. Comparable condition fire blued front sight and strawed small parts. Most of the fire blue has toned to a pleasant patina on the sight cursor and each of the grip screws. Sharply checkered grips with slight surface blunting. No discernible cracks or chips. Comparable condition tinned body magazine. SN on wood base not legible. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Shoulder stock and replacement lug in nicely matched condition. Holster and orig straps oil darkened and with considerable crazing. Replacement boot strap darkened to match. 49312-34 LMA C&R (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3536

*VERY RARE DWM 1914 DATE LUGER ARTILLERY PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN 1187A. Cal. .9mm. 8″ bbl with fine tune front and rear sights & 4 digit SN on bottom. Rear sight parts have numbers that do not match. 1914 date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Matching numbered toggle assembly down to the firing pin. “GERMANY” export marked on left frame rail. Matching numbered checkered walnut grips. Gun appears to have been reworked for commercial sales in the 20’s, with some small parts renumbered to match at the time. Wood bottom mag appears to have matching numbers that were added more recently. Brown leather “BDIII/1916” marked artillery holster with orig cleaning rod and contemporary Eagle/63 marked takedown tool. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 90% 1920’s era blue with fading on bbl and grip straps. Sides of bbl and frame rails are corroding, sharp edges and corners are worn. Straw has been reheated and is currently 60%. Grips are worn and darkened. Bore is lightly frosted. Mag has a crack through the wood bottom. Mechanics are very good. Front of holster has cracking and flaking overall. Back is very good. Ears on cleaning rod flap have been replaced. Takedown tool and cleaning rod are very good. 49312-51 BWS C&R (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3537

*DWM 1917 ARTILLERY LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH MATCHING STOCK & MAGAZINE.

SN 9436E. Cal. .9mm. 8″ bbl with full SN on bottom. Fine tune adjustable rear sight. 1917 date above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on right receiver. Numbered parts are matching including; firing pin and checkered walnut grips. Orig matching numbered wood bottom magazine. With orig matching numbered walnut stock that has proper Imperial proof & attaching leathers. Orig 1916 dated “OTTO SINDEL / BERLIN” brown leather artillery holster with orig cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 90-95% period arsenal blue and 70% period arsenal straw. Grips are lightly worn. Bore has very light frosting. Mag has very little wear. Mechanics are very good. Stock has little wear other than minor dings and scuffs, attaching leathers are solid with some cracking on front strap. Holster is missing top of closure strap which is cracked and flaking, flap has light cracks overall, leather and stitching retain orig color. Minor scuffs on edges and corners. Cleaning rod is very good. 49432-79 BWS C&R (4,500-7,000) – Lot 3538

*RARE DWM 1906 COMMERCIAL NAVY LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH STOCK AND HOLSTER.

SN 64393. Cal. .9mm. 6″ bbl, with Crown/N proof above full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 100/200 meter adjustable Navy rear sight. Crown/N proofs on left side of front toggle links. Numbered parts are matching. Un-numbered hold-open is strawed. Un-numbered checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. “Cal. 9m/m” marked Navy style wood bottom magazine with concentric rings. With an un-numbered “GERMANY” marked commercial Navy style stock without metal disc. Black leather commercial Navy holster with black leather attaching straps, orig unmarked takedown tool and orig cleaning rod/oiler. Contemporary black leather carry strap with 2 unmarked Navy style wood bottom mags having concentric rings in a black leather double mag pouch. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue and 85% orig straw. Normal wear on sharp edges and corners, minor scuffs on bbl with corrosion at muzzle. Grips are lightly worn and darkened. Bore is has light pitting. Mag has small nick on wood bottom and minor corrosion on body. Mechanics are very good. Stock has light wear with normal nicks and dings. Holster is cracking and flaking overall. Carry strap has light wear. Dual mag pouch is very good. Extra mags have light corrosion on bodies and minor wear on wood bottoms. Takedown tool and rod/oiler are very good. 49508-2 BWS C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3539

*DWM 1917 NAVY LUGER PISTOL.

SN 2021A. Cal. 9 mm. Usual Navy configuration with 6″ tapered bbl and 100-200 meter rear sight. Correct large head rear toggle pin. Middle toggle link marked with intertwined “DWM” Left side of bbl, where joined to the receiver, is marked with a crown that is repeated on the left side of receiver along with two crown/M acceptances. The SN “2021a” appears under the bbl and on the forward frame. “1917” is on the left forward rail. Fully checkered walnut grips. Disassembly shows all matching parts including each of the grips. Correct Navy magazine whose wooden base is numbered “310” along with a faintly struck crown/M. Although the dated Navies were produced in large quantities, few survive today in any condition, a great majority having either been lost at sea or altered post-WWI under the Treaty of Versailles. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Approx 75-80% orig blue with most of the blue having faded from the sideplate. Comparable condition front and backstraps. Takedown lever, trigger, magazine release and safety lever have had their straw freshened. Near excellent grips with oil staining, deeply cut diamonds with negligible losses. Magazine body has been cleaned. Near excellent bore with sharp rifling, minimal oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. 49312-2 LMA C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3540

*SUPERB MAUSER 1938 DATED LUGER RIG WITH 2 MATCHING MAGAZINES & TOOL.

SN 1197d. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Extraordinary 1940 dated 42 code Luger rig with standard 4″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Full SN with letter suffix on forward frame and under bbl with SN repeated on left side of receiver. Usual Waffenamt acceptance markings on bbl and right side of the receiver. Disassembly shows all matching small parts including rear toggle pin and firing pin. Crisply checkered walnut grips, each panel matched to the pistol. Rig includes two blue bodied magazines, each matched to the pistol with the full SN and letter suffix in addition to an eagle/63 acceptance. Spare magazine marked with a “+”. Orig takedown tool marked with eagle/63. Orig brown holster with white stitching whose obverse surface is manufacturer marked, and dated 1938 and struck with a WaA101 acceptance. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Former Doug Smith Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching including grips & two magazines. Crisp 99+% orig salt blue with only minimal sharp edge wear at the muzzle and sideplate. Negligible thinning of front and backstrap. Small parts, grips and each of the two magazines in the same impeccable condition that applies equally to the crisp, brown holster that shows no evidence of re-polishing or staining. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Overall, a fantastic Luger rig worthy of the most advanced collection. 49312-30 FTL C&R (7,500-10,000) – Lot 3541

*PHENOMENAL MAUSER 1940 DATED LUGER RIG WITH 2 MATCHING MAGAZINES & TOOL.

SN 2863d. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Extraordinary 1940 dated 42 code Luger rig with standard 4″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Full SN with letter suffix appearing on forward frame and under the bbl with SN repeated on left side of receiver. Usual Waffenamt acceptance markings on bbl and right side of the receiver. Disassembly shows all matching small parts including rear toggle pin and firing pin. Crisply checkered walnut grips, each panel matched to the pistol. Rig includes two extruded magazines, each marked “122” and with a double eagle/37. Both bases match pistol with the spare magazine marked with a “+”. Orig takedown tool marked with eagle/63. Orig black holster with white stitching whose obverse surface marked “P.08”. Manufacturer marked “GAF-1940-Leipzig” along with an eagle/WaA 170 acceptance. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Former Doug Smith Collection. CONDITION: Crisp 99+% orig salt blue with only minimal sharp edge wear at the muzzle and sideplate. Negligible thinning of front and backstrap. Small parts, grips and each of the two magazines in the same impeccable condition that applies equally to the crisp, black holster that shows no evidence of repolishing or staining. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Overall, a fantastic WWII Luger rig worthy of the most advanced collection. 49312-28 FTL C&R (8,000-10,000) – Lot 3542

*EXCEPTIONAL MAUSER BANNER 1941 POLICE EAGLE L LUGER & RIG WITH TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES.

SN 495y. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Extraordinary Mauser Banner Luger, “1941” chamber date, with 4″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Mauser banner on middle toggle link. Full SN and letter suffix on forward frame with full SN repeated on left receiver. Unnumbered bbl marked with bore diameter. Eagle “L” proof on right side of receiver with sear safety. Fitted with full checkered walnut grips that are unnumbered. Accompanied by two matching numbered magazines in an “A. FISCHER / BERLIN C.2 / 1942″ marked orig black leather holster. The #2 magazine is a “HAENEL SCHMEISSER PATENT” & the other a standard magazine. No takedown tool. A nicer, as issued, WWII German Police Luger rig would be extremely difficult to find. PROVENANCE: Ex Doug Smith Collection. The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, all matching including two magazines & grips. Approx 98-99% crisp orig salt blue excepting around stock lug where there is a small area of discoloration. Sear safety pin is correctly in-the-white. Grips are very sharply checkered with minimal oil discoloration. Excellent condition magazines with the #1 magazine having been lightly cleaned above the follower button. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Outstanding holster with orig white stitching showing no evidence of repolishing or staining. 49312-31 FTL C&R (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3543

*HISTORIC MAUSER 1938 DATE LUGER WITH CAPTURE PAPERS AND CERTIFICATE.

SN 4860b. Cal. 9mm Parabellum Standard 1938 date S/42 Luger with 4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. “1938” chamber date with S/42 middle toggle link code. Full SN with letter suffix on forward frame and under bbl, and SN repeated on left side of the receiver. Waffamt markings in usual places on bbl and right side of the receiver. Disassembly shows all matching small parts including the firing pin and each of the checkered wood grip panels. Correct magazine with blued body and aluminum base numbered “4095 x” with “+” denoting spare magazine and Eagle/655 code. Complete with orig capture papers and certificate dated 1 May 1946, showing the gun as property of Vernon K. Malberg. A second attestation, signed by Vernon K. Malberg, mentions that this exact pistol was taken from a German officer during the Battle of the Bulge sometime between 14/18 January 1945. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Approx 80% orig salt blue and with noticeable fading and etching on left side of bbl and sideplate. Orig grips with sharp checkering and comparable or slightly better condition. Bright bore with sharp rifling and only minimal etching. Excellent magazine and base. A real find for the collector wishing a Luger with a well-documented history. 49312-18 LMA C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3544

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*MAUSER 1938 S/42 LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES & CAPTURE PAPER.

SN 2973M. Cal. .9mm. 4″ bbl, with Eagle/63 proof on upper left and 4 digit SN on bottom, 1938 date above chamber. “S/42” on center toggle link (code for Mauser manufacture). Eagle/63 proof on right receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Un-numbered checkered walnut grips. Both orig matching numbered aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mags and Eagle/63 proofed takedown tool. Dark brown leather “JOSEPH MOLL / GOCH” marked, 1939 dated holster. With Capture Paper to Ralph T. Walker, dated April 24, 1946. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue with very light scattered corrosion, fading on grip straps & normal sharp edge wear. Grips are lightly worn with minor indents. Bore is frosted. Mags have very little wear other than dings on aluminum bottom of extra mag. Takedown tool retains 50% blue. Mechanics are very good. Holster has been re-dyed to cover moderate wear and cracking “RTW” (Ralph T. Walker) carved on back of holster. 49312-32 BWS C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3545

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*MAUSER LUGER 1940 DATE 42 CODE MILITARY RIG.

SN 7635g. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Mauser Luger chamber dated 1940 with 42 coded toggle link. Standard salt blued gun with 4″ bbl having drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Full SN on front of frame and repeated under bbl and on left receiver. Waffenamt acceptance markings on bbl and right side of receiver. Disassembly shows all matching on small parts including rear toggle pin and firing pin. Checkered walnut grips, each numbered “27”. Left panel with small chip under safety. Rig with two “122” code eagle/37 accepted extruded magazines. One numbered “4407g+”, the other numbered “7458f”. Orig holster made in Bautzen (maker marking largely obscured) dated 1939. Takedown tool marked eagle/63. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Approx 80-85% orig salt blue with expected high point wear to both sides of bbl and sideplate. Frontstrap and backstraps have largely faded to a greyish brown patina. Excellent grips excepting previously mentioned mismatch and chip. Comparable condition magazines. VG holster with supple leather and orig stitching whose exterior surface has largely faded to brown. 49312-33 LMA C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3546

*MAUSER LUGER, BLACK WIDOW, WITH 2 MATCHING MAGAZINES.

SN 1597s. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Standard Black Widow Luger with 41 chamber date and BYF toggle code. 4″ bbl with drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Full SN with letter suffix on forward frame, repeated SN under bbl and on left side of receiver. Bbl and right side of receiver with usual Waffenamt acceptances. P08 on left frame, above grip. Disassembly shows all small parts to have matching SNs. Orig black plastic grips and correct extruded FXO, double eagle/37 marked P08 magazines, both with aluminum bases, matching to the pistol with the spare magazine denoted with a “+”. CONDITION: Approx 98% bright salt blue with sharp edge wear, particularly on each side of the muzzle and raised surface of the sideplate. Scattering of fine scratches, possibly from a ring, on frontstrap. Minimal sharp edge wear with trace patina on backstrap. Excellent grips with sharply molded and pointed checkering. Both orig magazines in the same condition as the pistol. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Pairing this lot with a comparable condition and correctly dated holster would give a lot of extra, added value. 49432-169 LMA C&R (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3547

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*MAUSER 41 DATE BYF LUGER, BLACK WIDOW.

SN 635x. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Standard Black Widow Luger with “41” chamber date and BYF toggle code. 4″ bbl with drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Full SN with letter suffix on forward frame and under bbl, and with SN repeated on left side of receiver. Bbl and right side of receiver with usual Waffenamt acceptances. P08 on left frame, above grip. Disassembly shows all small parts to have matching SNs. Orig black plastic grips and correct extruded FXO/double eagle/37 marked P08 magazine having a black bakelite base. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Former Bruce Stern Collection CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except grips & magazine which are purposely unnumbered. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig factory finish with very slightly thinned back strap that is turning slightly plum with a few scattered spots of fine rust. The black appointments retain virtually all of their orig factory finish. Grips show very slight diamond point wear and magazine is extremely fine with only slight wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 49312-17 FTL C&R (2,750-4,500) – Lot 3548

*TYPE II ARTILLERY LUGER SNAIL DRUM WITH LOADER AND SPACER.

SN 678431. Cal. .9mm. 32 rnd drum with first type stamped sheet metal winding lever, serrated button release lever. Assembly number 678431 with “B/N” on top and bottom of drum. Loader has serrated release button. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Former Bruce Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about 85% orig finish on drum. Spacer is a gray metal color. First model loading/unloading tool retains about 60% orig finish. 49312-60 FTL56 C&R (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3550

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TYPE II ARTILLERY LUGER SNAIL DRUM WITH LATE WAR LOADER.

SN 347203. Cal. .9mm. 32 round drum with 2nd type stamped sheet metal winding lever, serrated button to release lever. SN 347203 “B/N” on top and bottom of drum. Late war loader with smooth release button and late war construction. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. Former Bruce Stern Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Overall retains 75-80% thin orig finish with light scattered surface rust. Loading/unloading tool is rough finish with scattered light pitting. 49312-61 FTL (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3551

HERMANN GOERRING INSCRIBED 14K CASED POCKET WATCH.

This open faced cased pocket watch has facsimile signature of Hermann Goerring and “WEIHNACHTEN 1940” (Christmas 1940). Goerring was known to give gifts with his facsimile signature like this. Watch internally is marked “SWISS MADE 15 JEWELS 3 ADJS”. There is an indiscernible polished out inscription inside back of case with various proofs and 14K markings. Face of watch is marked “HUBER” and padded casing is marked on top pillow “Huber-Uhren Andreas Huber”. CONDITION: Very good overall. Watch seems to run, but not checked by jeweler. Casing is sound and solid with soiling internally and scuffing to high points of Moroccan leather case. 49198-1 JS (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3553

VERY RARE LOEWE PRE-PRODUCTION BORCHARDT PISTOL SN 17.

SN 17. Cal. .30 Borchardt. Pre-production or extremely early production Loewe Borchardt. Standard features include a 7-1/2″ bbl and the usual “Ludw. Loewe & Co./Berlin/1893” marking address above chamber. “D.R.P./No 758537.” on center toggle link. The interesting area centers about the pivoting sear whose forward arm extends in an unprotected manner above the plane of the receiver; the rearward arm is secured by a screwed-in flat spring. In later guns, the screw fixation was eliminated in favor of a recessed insertion. The full SN appears under the bbl, on the mainspring housing stock lug and on the bottom of the frame. Wide bordered, checkered walnut grips. Proper non-matching wood bottom magazine numbered “8”. This gun is featured on pgs. 113, 115, 116, 121, 137, 138 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 95% orig blue with minor wear, scratches and light dings. Straw is 70% on the sear and has faded to a dull grey on toggle latch. Trigger has 50% fire blue and each of the cover plates & grip screws have approx 80% fire blue. Grips have light wear with visible grain. Mirror bore with minimal wear. Excellent magazine with small dings on base. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-71 BWS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3554

*◊ OUTSTANDING MAUSER C96 FLATSIDE CARBINE, BRITISH RETAILER MARKED, WITH 12″ BARREL AND GLOBE FRONT SIGHT.

SN 144. Cal. 7.63mm. Mauser made approximately 200 Large Ring Flatside carbines. This example has a 12″ bbl with a hooded, drift adjustable bead front sight and a slip-in 50-500 rear sight. The elongated chamber is marked with the Mauser address while SN “144” is on the left chamber flat; antler acceptance, partially hidden, is on the right chamber flat. Right side of the frame has been hand-inscribed for the British retailer “PATSTONE & SON./SOUTHAMPTON”. The SN is repeated on the left side of the frame and on the left side of the stock iron at their juncture. SN “144” is additionally marked under the rear sight bar and back of the hammer. Limited disassembly shows the matching SN on the follower, floorplate, firing pin retainer, bolt and firing pin. The extractor, the usual components of the rear sight, the firing pin retainer, bolt stop, safety and stock lug are fire blued while the trigger and attendant housing are in-the-white. Standard smooth forearm and buttstock that has an orig Mauser buttplate with an intertwined “MW”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95-97% bright orig rust blue with scattering of small dings and very fine scratches. Comparable condition fire blue on all small parts except stock lug that shows more oxidative change, particularly the upper arm that has largely toned to a mellow brown. Forearm and buttstock retain most orig varnish with scattered handling dings. No discernible cracks or significant losses. Near excellent buttplate. Bright bore with sharp rifling, minimal oxidation in grooves. Perfect manual mechanics. An excellent carbine, with an interesting British history, that should be a desirable addition to any collection. 43475-37 LMA C&R (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3555

*◊ SCARCE MAUSER C96 FLATSIDE CARBINE WITH 12″ BARREL AND GLOBE FRONT SIGHT.

SN 242. Caliber 7.63mm. Mauser made approximately 200 Large Ring Flatside carbines. This example has a 12″ bbl with a hooded, drift adjustable bead front sight and a slip-in 50-500 rear sight. The elongated chamber is marked with the Mauser address while the SN “242” is on the left chamber flat. Right side of the frame is import marked while the serial number is repeated on the left side of the frame and on the left side of the stock iron at their juncture. The #242 is additionally marked under the rear sight bar, on the back of the cursor, and the back of the hammer. Limited disassembly shows the matching SN on the follower, floorplate, bolt and firing pin. The extractor has been repaired, the firing pin retainer is an unnumbered replacement, the firing pin has a repaired tip, and the bolt stop is an unnumbered, altered replacement. The rear sight components, including the sight bar, are fire blued as is the safety while the trigger and attendant housing are in-the-white. Standard smooth forearm. Buttstock has an attached, rotating sling swivel on the left side. The buttplate is an original Mauser with an intertwined “MW”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original blue estimated at 85-90% with early toning. Faded blue on floorplate and under trigger guard. Repaired extractor is in-the-white. Fire blue on bolt stop, sight bar/cursor and firing pin retainer are in keeping with the balance of the pistol. Most of the fire blue from the stock lug has faded to a pleasing grey. Forearm and buttstock retain most of their orig varnish with numerous but light handling dings. No discernible splits or significant losses. Near excellent condition buttplate. Bright bore with strong rifling and only mild oxidation in grooves. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-92 LMA C&R (15,000-22,500) – Lot 3556

*◊ MAUSER C96 9MM EXPORT SMALL RING HAMMER CARBINE WITH INTERNAL FLOORPLATE RELEASE & PRESENTATION MONOGRAM.

SN 1023. Cal. 9mm Export. This was the final form of Mauser’s standard production carbine. About 100 of these guns were assembled with most examples in the serial range 945-1050. Of these, relatively few were chambered for the 9mm Export. This carbine has a 15-3/4″ bbl, dovetailed bead front sight, short extractor, a slip-in 50-500 rear sight with a full center line, a standard cursor, grooved follower, two-lug firing pin, small ring hammer, and an internal (inside trigger guard) release of the floorplate. Usual Mauser address on top of the chamber; full SN is on left chamber flat and repeated on left rear frame and over the push button on the shoulder stock iron. The matching number is on the bolt stop, bolt, hammer and subframe. On the left side of the magazine housing is a Regal monogram, traces of gold at its base, in which a crown surmounts a lavishly intertwined “AS”. Monogram is 1-3/8″ in height & 1-1/8″ in width, attribution unknown. Two-line Mauser address is on right side of frame. Smooth forearm and buttstock each fitted with orig sling swivel. Buttstock with Mauser logoed buttplate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Old professional restoration with correct rust blue, now with approx 95-97% coverage. Rust blue has also been applied to body of stock lug. Small parts have been lightly polished and re-heat treated for an enhanced fire blue. Forend & buttstock have orig finish, though thinned & darkened from oil, with a scattering of surface dings. Orig buttplate in comparable condition, missing a chip at the toe. Bright bore with shallow rifling, moderate corrosion. Perfect manual mechanics. An interesting carbine whose impressive monogram deserves further research. 43475-41 LMA123 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3557

*◊ MAUSER C96, M1902 GERMAN GPK TEST FLATSIDE.

SN 344. Cal. 7.63mm. This high SN German Test Flatside has the standard 5-1/2″ bbl with a fixed front sight and a slip-in 50-500 rear sight. Long extractor and single lug firing pin. Usual 3-line chamber address with full SN on left side of the chamber flat. Imperial Gewehrprufungskommission Crown/F acceptance marked on right side of the bbl extension and Prussian Eagle on lower flat. The only other external markings relate to the SN that is matched on all visible parts. Backstrap has no slot to accept a shoulder stock as reported on a few other test pistols. Detailed disassembly shows all remaining parts, including firing pin, with matching SN excepting an unmarked follower. Major components are rust blued. Most small parts fire blued, trigger originally strawed. Orig serrated wood grips. Lanyard ring present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95% of refinished rust blue over oxidized surface. 80% fire blue on extractor. Most of other small parts have oxidized to a darker tone or have been reblued. Little remaining varnish on grips. Generally bright bore with mild oxidation and shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-997 LMA (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3558

*◊ MAUSER C96 EARLY FLATSIDE, NO SERIAL NUMBER.

SN NSN (1A). Caliber:7.63mm. Large Ring Hammer Flatside with 5.5” bbl and slip-in 1-10 rear sight. Usual chamber address. No visible serial number on chamber flat, hammer, subframe or frame. No proofing or inspector markings on any externally visible surfaces. Long extractor, single lug firing pin. Fire blued extractor, sight assembly, bolt stop, safety, grip screw. Thin, strawed trigger. Not disassembled. Serrated wood grips. Lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. 85-90% original blue showing considerable use but no neglect. Comparable condition fire blued and strawed parts. Finely serrated grips are oil-darkened with handling marks and minimal loss. Original finish but no serial numbers or proofs suggest assembly for in-house testing. It may have been assembled just prior to the Italian Navy contract or simply an assemblage of spare parts that were included in the sale. A very interesting pistol whose features, or lack thereof, invite further research. 43475-774 LMA (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3559

*◊ MAUSER C96, LATE LARGE RING TRANSITIONAL.

SN 20652. Cal. 7.63 mm. Seldomly encountered Late Large Ring Transitional that retains the early Conehammer type trigger. Standard features include 5-1/2″ bbl with fixed front sight & slip-in rear sight marked “1-10”. Usual 3-line chamber address with the full SN on left chamber flat. Crown/crown U proofing on the left receiver with the antler inspection on right side of the receiver. Long extractor and single lug firing pin. Major components rust blued with fire blued extractor, rear sight and associated components, bolt stop, safety and grip screw. Grey case hardened hammer and subframe. Brightly polished trigger. Lanyard ring present. Disassembly shows all matching components except for a later unnumbered follower. Grips are replacements, each properly numbered to the pistol with full SN. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95% bright orig rust blue with slight peppering in front and on left side of magazine housing. Faded floorplate and considerable toning of the front and backstrap. Small parts with orig fire blue in comparable condition. Replacement grips are nearly new. Bright bore with shallow rifling and moderate corrosion. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the more unusual early production C96s. 43475-99 LMA C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3560

*◊ MAUSER C96 RED 9 REWORK, 1920 PROPERTY MARKING, POLICE UNIT MARKED, WITH HOLSTER.

SN 15302. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Post-war Red 9 rework with 4″ bbl having sleeved front sight and fixed rear sight. Short extractor and 2-lug firing pin. Standard Mauser address on top of chamber. SN “15302″ marked on left chamber flat. Crown/U proofing on left receiver flat adjacent to “1920” property marking. 2-line Mauser address on right side of receiver. Frontstrap has a “S.Kg.R.110.” police unit marking. Lanyard ring absent. Major parts with era correct rust blue. Fire blued extractor, safety, trigger and bolt stop. Serrated walnut grips, each with a factory impressed Red 9. Disassembly shows all matching numbers except the grips, each panel having been numbered “25501”. Accompanied by a brown pebbled leather police holster, inside flap is the marking “.28.”. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 90-95% rust blue with comparable condition fire blued small parts. Grips show considerable handling and staining, particularly the right panel that has some loss on the bottom. Slightly dulled bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An interesting history that reflects a Treaty of Versailles conversion of a full size Red 9 to a pistol with a 4″ bbl issued to the Wiemar Police. Holster in VG condition with noticeable high point wear. Leather still supple with virtually all stitching intact. 43475-87 LMA C&R (1,750-2,500) – Lot 3561

*◊ CHINESE TAKU NAVAL DOCKYARD FLATSIDE, EARLY UNMARKED PRODUCTION, WITH HOLSTER.

SN 1214. Cal. 7.63mm. Early unmarked Taku Naval Dockyard Flatside with 5-1/2″ bbl, fixed front sight and slip-in rear sight marked “50/1000”. Short extractor and single lug firing pin. The only external marking is the SN that is repeated on the left side of the cursor, under the sight, on the rear of the bbl extension, the bolt, hammer, subframe, and rear of the frame. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including the broadly serrated wood grips. Lanyard ring present. Accompanied by a light brown Chinese breakaway holster, snaps covered by black enamel paint, having double magazine pouch attached to body. Complete with shoulder strap. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 30% orig blue confined to the bbl extension & floorplate. Balance has toned to a uniform grey mixed with patina. Comparable fading applies to the extractor, cursor, safety & trigger. Bore is obscured by heavily packed grease. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the few Chinese C96s whose physical and SN characteristics allows manufacturer identification. Near excellent condition holster with supple leather and intact orig stitching with early crazing and thinning in areas of flexing and friction. 43475-103 LMA C&R (1,500-2,250) – Lot 3562

*◊ MAUSER C96 WARTIME STANDARD COMMERCIAL.

SN 289161. Cal. 7.63mm. Standard wartime commercial with 5-1/2″ bbl having fixed front sight. Slip-in rear sight is a replacement, probably Chinese, numbered “2-14”. Short extractor and 2-lug firing pin. Top of chamber with usual 3-line address. Full SN on left chamber flat. Small crown/crown/U on left side of bbl extension. The usual 2-line address on right side of the frame. All externally numbered parts are matching. Disassembly shows all normally numbered small parts are matched to the primary SN except the grips. The right panel is numbered “453”; left panel is numbered “192”. Non-Mauser lanyard ring present. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 98% as refinished. All small parts that would normally have been fire blued are now salt blued. Mismatched replacement grips have much of the orig varnish but are worn with dings. Dull bore with shallow rifling and considerable oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-785 LMA C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3563

*◊ MAUSER C96, POST WAR REWORK WITH LUGER STYLE FRONT SIGHT.

SN 288914. Cal. 7.63mm. Wartime Standard Commercial pistol that was reworked to meet the Treaty of Versailles, property marked “1920” and later refinished by Mauser in the 1930s. This pistol has a 4″ bbl with a sleeved front sight whose base and attendant bbl band are reminiscent of a Luger. Slip-in 50-1000 rear sight and 2-lug firing pin. The top half of the pistol, including the bolt, is matched to “226140”. Standard Mauser address over the chamber and “226140” marked on left chamber flat. Left side of the bbl extension marked with crown/crown/U along with the “1920” property stamp. The hammer, subframe and frame are matched to the primary SN “288914”. The bolt stop is numbered “807” and each of the broadly serrated grips, as used for the M1930 Commercials, is numbered “122”. Congealed grease precluded internal examination. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 70-80% salt blue with sharp edge wear and considerable freckling from poor storage. As typical for Mauser’s 1930-era reworks, all small parts, that may have been orig fire blued or strawed, now salt blued and in comparable condition. The same consideration holds for the grips that are oil stained and have numerous handling marks. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. A very interesting Mauser rework from the 1930s having a melange of different features. 43475-83 LMA C&R (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3564

GROUP OF FOUR MAUSER C96 WOOD HOLSTER/STOCKS.

Four wood holster/stocks with wood lids released by serrated metal buttons. 3 have metal stock lugs, one is missing the lug. 1 stock is for a Conehammer and the lug on it is numbered 9089. The other two standard C96 lugs are numbered 709 and 655. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, with normal nicks and scuffs and a few light gouges. Orig finish on wood, some scattered corrosion on metal. Conehammer stock has approximate 5″ crack through top on left side and approximate 3″ crack on right. 43475-1078 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3565

FOUR MAUSER C96 WOOD HOLSTER/STOCKS.

Standard Mauser C96 wood holster/stocks with metal stock lugs and serrated metal release buttons to open lids. One is unnumbered, others are SN 336, 302, and 402. SN 402 has military Crown/U inspector mark. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, normal wear on edges and corners with scattered light dings and dents. Good orig blue on metal with scattered corrosion. 43475-1074 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3566

*◊ EXTRAORDINARY #30 1899/00 SWISS/UK TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER RIG.

SN 30. 4-3/4″ .30 Cal bbl with orig matching SN. Hand engraved Swiss Cross in sunburst on chamber with central engraving guide dot. Blank center toggle link. Toggle assembly is all matching with DWM factory converted round hinge and orig 51 mm long bolt with original double firing pin springs. Dished toggles with factory converted long toggle abutments to the receiver forks. Original long, thin, checkered safety lever. White polished and scribed border outline safety area. Matching prototype production pattern trigger. 1899 Prototype style and size serial numbers are all matching, which is extremely rare on these guns. Frame is matching numbered on back. Orig prototype plain border checkered walnut grips are also matching. Prototype magazine has a flat button for the unrelieved frame, a brass spring follower (not the production aluminum type) and a plain wood bottom with no metal disks internally numbered. Made and delivered for Swiss 1899 trials and subsequently converted for British 1900 trials. With orig Swiss trials pattern black leather holster (having no screwdriver pouch) and Borchardt brass cleaning rod/oiler, both as returned from the Swiss 1899 trials and supplied to the British Small Arms Committee for the British Army trials in October 1900. This is one of six UK trials guns that were upgraded from pistols returned to DWM by the Swiss in mid-1900 after their trials, and it is the only one known with the orig holster. This gun has a long UK provenance, being in the family of one of the founders of the British Aircraft Industry since before WWI until recent times. This gun is featured on pgs. 175, 181, 182, 190, 206, 224, 263, 565, 572 and 587 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Retaining 90% orig blue with scattered light corrosion and scratches. 70% orig straw with some light corrosion. Bore is worn and pitted, from extensive firing during trials. Grips are excellent with moderate wear, beautiful color and wood grain. Magazine has light corrosion on body and wood bottom is excellent. Holster is very good with cracking and minor flaking on back and heavy flaking on flap. Cleaning rod flap has a tear in one of the stitching seams about 1/2″ long. Pullstrap is missing. Brass cleaning rod is excellent with very little wear. 43475-2 BWS99 (60,000-90,000) – Lot 3567

*◊ IMPORTANT 1899 UK TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER.

SN 40. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. Part upper rim of breech face removed in manufacture, possibly to allow sight of loaded cartridge rim as a loaded indicator. Plain toggle assembly without DWM logo with prototype large digit numbering to rear frame and top of rear link in front of rear sight. Small digit SN applied under barrel parallel to barrel axis. Plain, unmarked chamber consistent with being made after the batch of 20 identical pistols supplied for the Swiss 1899 trials with Swiss Geneva cross impressed over the chamber. Unique, original M1899 long (51 mm) prototype breech bolt with original double firing springs and special firing pin and follower to accommodate these. Prototype square section hinge tongue between rear and mid toggle links. Original strawed sear bar unique to M1899 prototypes. Dished toggles with toggle latch and prototype short abutments between top of rear link and receiver. Original M1899 prototype thin trigger and thin coil spring assembly and original thin prototype checkered flat safety lever with deeply incised outline to the in-the -white safe indicator in the frame safety recess. Original prototype wood bottom magazine with flat button (for the unrelieved frame ) with correct prototype brass spring follower (cf. production aluminum followers used for all subsequent magazines) with internally numbered wood base and body. This gun is featured on pp. 175, 179, 181, 186, 191 and 192 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. All numbered parts are matching. The only known surviving 1899 prototype Luger in wholly unmodified, complete orig form. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Retaining about 40% blue with scattered pitting that is deeper on the left side. 20% straw. Bore is worn and bright. Grips are moderately worn with a small chip under the safety lever. Magazine has light corrosion on body and minor nicks and dings to wood bottom. Mechanics are very good. 43475-1 BWS10 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3568

*◊ ULTRA RARE AND VERY IMPORTANT US TEST 1905 GL NEW MODEL PROTOTYPE SERIAL NUMBER 10070B LUGER.

SN 10070B. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “GL” on back of rear toggle link. Flat checkered New Model toggles without toggle lock. Modified frame without toggle latch. Unique extractor which is the same ear width as production New Model component, but has ears which are 0.5 mm thicker, preventing interchangeability with production guns. “LOADED” marking on extractor indicates that this gun was prepared for submission for U.S. evaluation (10069B is mechanically identical, documented to have been evaluated by the U.S. Board of Ordnance, and is still in the Springfield Armory Collection). Matching numbers on toggle assembly. Firing pin is unnumbered. Takedown lever, trigger, hold open, safety lever and grip safety are unnumbered. Receiver has 2-digit matching number on stop lug. 1900 short frame modified by addition of brazed in upper spring seat to coil spring (same as 1905 Dutch Trials guns). Full SN on front of frame. Matching numbered checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom mag. This gun is featured on pp. 223, 228, 261, 283, 290, 291 and 300 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 90% orig blue with wear on sharp edges and corners. Extra wear on sides of muzzle, frame rails and high part of sideplate. Light corrosion starting on left side. Gripstraps are stained and fading to brown. 50% straw with scattered corrosion and very light pits on safety lever. Grips are oil soaked and moderately worn. There is a small chip on front corner of left grip. Mag is excellent with little wear. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Mechanics are fine. 43475-500 BWS17 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3569

*◊ SPECTACULAR 1904 DUTCH TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER SN 10088B.

SN 10088B. 4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with 5-digit SN on bottom, ramped military foresight and 13.5 mm front sight band diameter. As-manufactured short frame, not modified long type. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. 45 degree beveled receiver rails. 5-digit B suffix prototype SN on front of frame. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. Serial number (without B suffix) recorded in Dutch Archives as one of the 1904 trials pistols. This gun is featured on pp. 100, 101, 223, 225, 229 and 289 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 90% bright orig blue with silvering on sharp edges and corners and extra wear on front grip strap. Rear grip strap is faded with very light corrosion. Retains 90% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with some dings and dents to checkering. Wood grain is still visible. Magazine shows light wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-506 BWS137 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 3570

*◊ IMPORTANT DWM DUTCH TRIALS PROTOTYPE LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 10046B.

SN 10046B. 4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl of the distinctive prototype light military pattern with ramped foresight. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Unmarked safety area. Grip safety. Unnumbered wood bottom magazine. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. This is possibly the first surviving short frame prototype, which was converted from a long frame and is mechanically identical to the Dutch 1904 trials pistols, of which it is probably the internal factory prototype. This gun is featured on pp. 99, 101, 223, 225, 229 and 264 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining about 90% blue with silvering on sharp edges. Scattered scratches and fading on grip straps. Retains about 70% straw, some having been reheated. Bore is bright with light wear. Dark grips show some wood grain and have some dings and chips in the checkering. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-497 BWS8 (12,000-20,000) – Lot 3571

*◊ IMPORTANT 1905 DUTCH TRIALS DWM 1900 LUGER PISTOL.

SN 22468. 4″ 30 Cal. bbl. Blank chamber and center toggle link. Dished toggles. Grip safety. Short frame and receiver with late internal Old Model machining. Crown/D inspection mark on left side of receiver, this is the highest serial number Dutch trials gun found in the research of the Sturgess book The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols to have this mark, and the only one with higher serial number than the US Powell cartridge counter guns (22400 – 22450)and the late pattern internal machining introduced with the Powell guns. All numbered parts are matching including the checkered walnut grips, which have three digit serial numbers as do the sideplate and the rear toggle link. This gun is featured on pp. 96, 223, 225, 227, 229, 289, 290, 462, 567, and 600 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ book. This is a very rare configuration of calibre, barrel and frame length, only 109 of which were made for Dutch trials and delivered in March/July 1905. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains 97% orig blue and 90% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn and show nice color. Magazine is excellent with a couple of very minor chips on the wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-513 BWS84 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3572

*◊ UNIQUE “GL” PROTOTYPE LUGER SN 10066B.

SN 10066B. 4-3/4″ 9mm slim bbl with notched foresight and 5-digit SN to bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “GL” proof on rear toggle behind rear safety and SN (66) applied to underside of rear link. 5-digit B suffix prototype SN on front of frame which is a shortened long type. P.08 pattern safety with long checkering. “GESICHERT” in upper position. All numbered parts are matching. No grip safety, special safety lever/block components. Checkered walnut grips. Plain wood bottom magazine. Most likely connected with 1932-4 German trials, the safety lever configuration and lack of a grip safety, along with slim 9mm bbl is a study of evolution towards P.08. This gun is featured on p. 103, 217, 229, 280 and 283 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% bright blue with touched up bbl and frame. Light scratches on left of bbl. 95% bright orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn and show wood grain. Magazine is near new with minor chips on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-501 BWS138 (25,000-50,000) – Lot 3573

*◊ RARE UNNUMBERED DWM GL PROTOTYPE OR PRESENTATION 1900 LUGER.

SN NSN. 4-3/4″ 30 Cal. bbl. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles. “GL” on rear toggle link. No other external markings or proof marks and no internal parts numbering. Grip safety. Plain wood bottom magazine. This gun is the same configuration as the 1900 US test guns, and this may have been a prototype for that series. This gun is featured on p. 283 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 80% orig blue and 40% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with some large indents on the right side. Magazine is very good with a dent in the body. Mechanics are very good, missing the original takedown lever spring. 43475-503 BWS85 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3574

*◊ RARE CHILEAN TRIALS FIXED REAR SIGHT PROTOTYPE DWM WITH MATCHING PUSH-BUTTON STOCK.

SN 10044. 7″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl with full SN. “BUG” proofs on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. “BUG” proofs on left receiver. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom magazine with orig matching push-button stock with unique two-digit (44) numbering across top of iron and in the wood between strap loops. This gun is featured on pp. 240, 251 and 252 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Restored to 97% blue and straw. Grips are lightly worn with very minor dings and oil soaked dark. Magazine has light corrosion on body and minor chips on wood bottom. Stock shows normal wear for its age with some minor dings and lug that has been restored to 97% blue and straw. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-505 BWS15 (12,500-20,000) – Lot 3575

Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: This lot is illustrated with a wooden holster. The holster is not part of this lot. The gun is not being sold with a wooden holster.

*◊ULTRA RARE AND IMPORTANT DWM PROTOTYPE ARTILLERY SN 4 LUGER.

SN 4. 8″ 9mm bbl with prototype artillery rear sight with prototype engraved range slider position numbering. Fine tune adjustment screws on front and rear sights of prototype flat headed form, the foresight blade and bed with dual fiducial marks on top surface. SN 4 on bottom of bbl. No date on chamber and no commercial or military proof/inspection marks. DWM scroll on center toggle link. SN 4 on front of frame. All numbered parts are matching except for the right checkered walnut grip which is SN 2. Left grip is SN 04 (all other parts have 1-digit number). Numbered wood bottom magazine does not match. This gun is featured on p. 934 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess (Stock not included). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Retaining 90% orig blue with scattered light pitting that is deepest on front grip strap and trigger guard and also on front of right frame rail. Retains 40% orig straw with scattered corrosion. Bore is bright with moderate wear. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with some dings and chips to checkering. Magazine has scattered corrosion on body and minor dings to wood bottom. Mechanics are sound. 43475-31 BWS45 (7,500-15,000) – Lot 3576

*◊ BEAUTIFUL RESTORED PROTOTYPE 6″ FAT BARREL LUGER.

SN 10067B. 6″ 9mm fat bbl with ring chamber and 5-digit SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. “GL” proof behind rear sight. B suffix prototype SN on front of frame. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to checkered walnut grips. Swiss style unnumbered wood bottom magazine with metal disks. This gun is featured on pp. 255 and 293 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Restored to near new. 99% blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp and show nice wood grain. Magazine is near new with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-498 BWS136 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3577

*◊ ULTRA RARE DWM 1903 FRENCH TRANSITIONAL LUGER.

SN 25024. 4″ 30 Cal. bbl. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. “CHARGE” marked short ear extractor. Transitional flat sided New Model toggle with 90 degree checkering and a first type toggle latch. Mainspring is of Old Model flat riband pattern in short frame. Very, very few of these were made during the transition from Old Model dish toggles to New Model flat toggles for French military trials in mid-1904. Serial number 25024 is right in the middle of a reported (but not confirmed) serial range of 50 guns. All numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Proper wood bottom magazine. This gun is featured on pp. 228, 263, 270, 271, 273, 603, and 900 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. This example of a very important Luger model is possibly the finest example of this variation that exists and is absolutely correct. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 95% orig blue and 90% orig straw. There are some areas of light corrosion and there is a small dent in the front gripstrap. The hook on the frame that attaches to the toggle latch has a small chip. Bore is sharp with frosting. Grips are lightly worn with some minor chips and indentations in the checkering and have nice color and wood grain. Magazine is very good with some corrosion on the body and a crack through the wood bottom and some minor chips. Mechanically excellent. 43475-523 BWS70 (30,000-60,000) – Lot 3578

*◊ MAGNIFICENT FACTORY CASED EARLY UNRELIEVED DWM 1900 COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 134. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Unrelieved frame. Proper plain wood bottom magazine with flat button. Unique frame numbering with the number on back above lanyard ring. All numbered parts are matching except for the grips which are numbered 18. In a black leatherette DWM factory case with plain lid and no handle. Green felt interior includes a cleaning rod/oiler, pin punch and takedown tool. Partitioned for two spare magazines that are not included. This case is featured on p. 1432 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining about 98% blue that appears to be a period restoration. Small dent on front grip strap. Straw is 70%. Bore is frosted and worn almost smooth. Grips are excellent with minor chips & dings to checkering. Frame has a small crack on rear grip strap in front of grip safety lever. Near excellent magazine with replaced base & pin. Mechanics are excellent. Accessories in case are in excellent orig condition. The case itself has normal wear for its age with some spots missing in felt on interior & some spots worn through on the leatherette exterior which appears to have been dyed. Fittings for key hole are missing. Case is very good overall. 43475-504 BWS14 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3579

*◊ BEAUTIFUL ARGENTINIAN MARKED DWM 1900 COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 21306. 4-3/4″ 30 Cal. bbl hand engraved “Juan Canedo. / 611 Rividavia 611 / Buenos Aires” on top. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles. “BUG” proofed. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. Juan Canedo was one of the major importers of the Luger pistol and also had a retail shop. All numbered parts are matching. Period modifications to this gun include the three line address on the bbl which would have been applied at Canedo’s shop together with custom checkering added to the front surface of the trigger, and a small screw on the sear bar for trigger pull adjustment. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% orig bright blue and 97% orig straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with beautiful color and wood grain. Magazine is excellent with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-514 BWS75 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3580

*◊ VERY RARE E PREFIX 1900 SWISS MILITARY CONTRACT LUGER.

SN E689. 4-3/4″ Swiss proofed 7.65 mm Cal bbl with full SN on bottom. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Swiss proofs on toggle assembly and left receiver. E prefix (Extra-Serie – pistols purchased for training and shooting prizes) SN on front of frame. Swiss proof on back of frame under toggle. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal disks. This gun is featured on pp. 643 and 648 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig bright blue with most wear on grip straps which are fading with light corrosion. 98% orig bright straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn and have nice color. Magazine shows little wear with a minor nick on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-589 BWS142 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3581

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE DWM 1900 SWISS MILITARY CONTRACT A-SUFFIX LUGER.

SN 5083A. 4-3/4″ Swiss proofed 7.65 mm cal. bbl with full SN on bottom. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Swiss proofs on toggle assembly and receiver. Left receiver has a “P” and “53” private sale date. Left frame rail stamped “P.38” (Swiss military released in 1938). Back of frame has Swiss proof under toggle and “D” under lanyard loop. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Four-digit A suffix SN on front of frame. Swiss wood bottom magazine with metal disks. Converted from P.00 pistol E.683 of the Swiss Contract “Extra-Serie” for service issue during the shortage of pistols at the onset of WWI, the new serial number, following the 0 – 5000 series of P.00s, duplicated that of a P.06, hence the “A” suffix to prevent exact duplication in military records. This gun is featured on p. 648 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% blue with wear on sharp edges and corners and light fading on grip straps. Original straw is 95%. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor chips to checkering. Wood grain is still visible. Magazine is near new with light wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-585 BWS146 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3582

*◊ VERY RARE DWM/WAFFENFABRIK BERN 1906 SWISS CROSS IN SHIELD TRANSITIONAL PROTOTYPE LUGER.

SN 26. 4-3/4″ 30 Cal. bbl. DWM made frame etc. and receiver marked with Swiss cross in shield above chamber. “WAFFENFABRIK BERN” marked on center toggle link produced by the W+F. Swiss + and BP proofs. Frame is numbered internally in front of the takedown lever. All numbered parts are matching except for the grip safety which has #74. Most small parts have no numbers. Original Swiss plain wood bottom magazine. Grip safety. Checkered walnut grips. Trigger bearing in frame and sideplate and sear spring modified to improve trigger pull, which is exceptionally light and crisp, to evaluate modifications for W+F production, which commenced during WWI. This gun is featured in Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. An extremely rare Swiss variation. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 95% original blue. Straw is about 70% and appears to have been reheated in the past. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are worn and the right grip appears to have a repaired crack in the upper right. Magazine is excellent. Mechanics are sound. 43475-595 BWS56 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3583

*◊ RARE 1902 G.P.K. GERMAN ARMY FIELD TRIALS OVERRUN LUGER.

SN 8592. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. Distinctive “GESICHERT” marked safety area. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Proper plain wood bottom magazine. This gun has the same characteristics and a serial number just above the 15 G.P.K. trials guns with grip safety and GESICHERT marking. It is lacking the G.P.K. crown/D proof so it was not used in the trials, but it is also lacking commercial proofs showing it not to have been sold commercially but retained by the DWM factory as a spare gun for the trials contract. This gun is featured on pp. 86, 88 and 217 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% blue with sharp edge wear and grip straps that are starting to fade. 60% orig straw. Grips show wood grain and are moderately worn with some chips and dings to checkering. Magazine has light corrosion to the body. Wood bottom shows very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright with light frosting and wear. 43475-507 BWS9 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3584

*◊ DWM 1908 MILITARY LUGER PISTOL WITH TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES.

SN 70797. 9mm 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom and Imperial proof on top. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Three crown/X Imperial inspection proofs on right receiver, typical of commercial P.08s taken over and inspected by the German Army during the pistol shortage in early 1914 immediately prior to WWI. Sear safety (fitted during Police service post WWI). Full five digit commercial range SN on front of frame. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Numbered parts are matching, including both original wood bottom magazines which are numbered “1 and 2” (post WWI Police magazine marking). This gun is featured on pg 574 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 98% blue and 95% straw with a few scattered areas of light corrosion on strawed parts. There are dings on the back of the rear toggle link. Grips are lightly worn and retain original color with visible wood grain. The bore is bright and sharp. Both magazines are excellent with very little wear. The number “2” magazine has a small chip in the wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-689 BWS (3,000-6,000) – Lot 3585

*◊ REICHS GENDARMERIE ISSUE “RG” DWM COMMERCIAL LUGER.

SN 74704. 4″ 9mm bbl. DWM scroll on toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N proof on left side of receiver. No military proofs. Marked “R.G. 272” engraved on left side of frame (one of the highest RG numbers). Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Wood bottom magazine with blued body that is numbered in the same serial range but does not match. This gun is featured on pp. 511 and 1158 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. A very desirable unit mark indicating issue to the militarized police brigade in Alsace-Lorraine (German occupied France from 1870 until 1918) and the first type of German Police P.08. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% original blue and 70% original straw. Bore is sharp with light frosting. Grips are moderately worn with a few indents to the checkering. Magazine and mechanics are excellent. 43475-690 BWS57 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3586

*◊ PRUSSIAN POLICE DWM/MAUSER “v” SUFFIX LUGER WITH MATCHING HOLSTER & MAGAZINE.

SN 662v. 4″ 9mm bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Large, fine line Crown/Crown/U on left side of receiver and bbl. Sear safety. Deactivated Walther magazine safety. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching. Original matching numbered wood bottom magazine. Rare V Suffix Luger with parts made by DWM and finished by Mauser. This gun is featured on pp. 538, 611, 750, 768, and 1298 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. Accompanied by original dark chocolate colored leather Prussian police holster of Akah manufacturing style that is numbered on the back 661, one digit off the gun serial number. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% original early Mauser finish with very high polish toggle assembly and matt frame recess panels. 95% original straw. Bore is sharp with frosting. Grips are sharp with very little wear and nice wood grain. Left grip is missing upper left hand corner from installation of magazine safety. Magazine is very good. Some corrosion on the body. Mechanics are sound. Holster is excellent with original finish with light scuffs. 43475-739 BWS31 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 3587

*◊ ULTRA RARE 1920 SCHUTZPOLIZEI DUSSELDORF POLICE REWORK LUGER WITH INTACT WALTHER MAGAZINE SAFETY.

SN 8901r. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with British proofs, Crown/N and 4-digit SN on bottom. “1920” above British proof on chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N on breechblock. Toggle assembly links are British proofed. Crown/N and 4-digit SN on left receiver. Sear bar is Eagle/6 proofed. Hold open added. Sear safety bar is missing. Orig Walther magazine safety is intact and functioning to block the trigger when magazine is removed (almost 100% of these mag safeties were deactivated by cutting off the front end of the mechanism under a decree of May 1937). Front of frame has full -r range SN. All numbered parts are matching, including wood bottom Police issue mag. Front grip strap is stamped “S.D.VI.861.” (Schutzpolizei Dusseldorf, 6 Kommando, Weapon 861). Checkered walnut grips. This gun is featured on pp. 1126 and 1164 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% Police Arsenal blue and straw with normal wear, corroding in a few spots. Grips are moderately worn and oil soaked, retaining some orig color. Mag body has light corrosion and wood bottom is moderately worn. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are sound. 43475-728 BWS35 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 3588

*◊ RARE AUSTRIAN BUNDESHEER MAUSER BANNER LUGER WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 1991. 4″ 9mm bbl. “MAUSER” banner on center toggle link. Crown/N proofs. Austrian Bundesheer/BH proof on left side of frame below takedown lever. Checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts are matching. Original extruded aluminum bottom magazine with matching numbers. This gun is pictured on p. 620 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% original blue with scattered light scratches and small dings. Grips are lightly worn with a few minor chips in the checkering. Magazine is excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Bore is bright and sharp with very light frosting. 43475-581 BWS30 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3589

*◊ RARE 1907 “SELBSTLADEPISTOLE (LUGER)” MACHINE GUN DETACHMENT SHORT FRAME NEW MODEL/P.08 CONVERSION LUGER.

SN 40. 4″ 9mm bbl. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. “72.R.M.G.70.” (Thuringisches Infantry Regiment # Nr. 72, Machine Gun Detachment, Weapon #70). This gun was originally one of 220 delivered as a New Model with grip safety for instructional purposes to experimental machine gun detachments in mid-1907 in anticipation of P.08 adoption. After the P.08 entered service this gun was re-worked to P.08 configuration by removal of the grip safety and alteration of the Gesichert mark position at the Erfurt Factory with special inspection stamped safety lever parts and left grip plate. Holdopen added later in 1913, no stock lug, undated receiver ring. Partially visible lower “Gesichert” mark crudely removed from lower position and added to upper position to accommodate P.08 style safety. Large digit frame serial number exclusive to this special order batch. All numbered parts are matching. British proofed. This gun is featured on pp. 483 and 1151 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. One of the rarest military variation Lugers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Retaining 70% orig blue and 40% orig straw with some parallel scratches and corrosion on front and back grip straps. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Checkered walnut grips are moderately worn with minor indents and chips to checkering. Plain wood bottom magazine is excellent with some minor dings to the wood and scattered corrosion on the body. Mechanics are sound. 43475-672 BWS48 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3590

*◊ ONLY KNOWN COMPLETE SURVIVING SCHWARTZ PATENT ZINC ALLOY EXPERIMENTAL LUGER SERIAL NUMBER 5.

SN 5. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with SN on bottom. “1938” above chamber. “S/42” on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/U next to SN on left receiver. Number “5” on front of frame. All numbered parts are single digit number “5” except for hold open which is “05”. Patented by Johannes Schwartz in May of 1938. The front of the frame forward of the hold open is cracked through and repaired. Not surprising, as this zinc alloy was found to be only 65% as strong as normal Mauser steel frames. Only the frame is zinc alloy. All other parts are standard Mauser steel parts. Upper safety position has red painted milled recess as opposed to “GESICHERT”. A cast in bracing spacer separates the front and rear grip straps under the left grip panel, otherwise the frame casting is near identical to the normal machined steel P.08 frame. Checkered walnut grips. Aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mag is SN “1”. This gun is featured on p. 1692 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Also Illustrated in Weaver’s “Mauser Pistolen”, page 225. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good, retaining about 25% orig finish with scattered areas of pitting overall. Frame has cracks just forward of takedown lever and on reinforcing bar under left grip. Grips have light wear and orig wood grain is visible. Mag is very good with scattered pitting on body and scattered dings on bottom. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are fair. 43475-579 BWS22 (7,500-12,000) – Lot 3591

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE AND IMPORTANT SIMSON PATENT MODEL LUGER SERIAL NUMBER A.

SN a. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. “SIMSON & Co/SUHL” on center toggle link. Scattered Simson Eagle/6 proofs on almost all parts, including the checkered walnut grips, many is non-standard Simson locations. SN on front of frame is a small “a”. Hold open is SN 56. Features an orig Sauer patent application pattern (Patent Anmeldung 944887/29.11.32) sear safety with split sideplate and shrouded sear bar with spring loaded plunger across the take down lever well which assists stripping. Numbered aluminum bottom WWII era mag does not match. The original patent application with original illustrations, for this gun is featured on p. 1129 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. With the complexity of this device and added difficulty to disassemble the gun, one can see why the German Police did not choose this type of sear safety. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 97% blue with some fading on front grip strap. 95% straw. Grips are sharp with nice color and visible wood grain. Some heat discoloration at both sides of receiver under the toggles that appears to be period repairs. Mag is in excellent condition with a few minor dings on aluminum body. Bore is sharp with very light frosting. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-545 BWS13 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3592

*◊ RARE WWII GERMAN ARMY ISSUE MAUSER BANNER.

SN 1084x. 4″ 9mm bbl. “1940” marked above chamber. Mauser banner on center toggle link. Eagle/N proof on the left receiver. Eagle/655 proofs on right receiver. All numbered parts on the gun are matching, including the matching military style checkered walnut grips. Extruded aluminum bottom “FXO” magazine does not match. This gun is featured on p. 772 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. Manufactured for police use. The receiver has holes for a sear safety that was never installed, instead the gun was diverted for military issue. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% original blue with a few light scratches. Bore bright and sharp with light frosting. Grips are sharp with beautiful wood grain and very minor wear. Magazine is near mint. Excellent mechanics. 43475-569 BWS36 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3593

*◊ RARE Kü LUGER WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 2640Ku. Mauser byf 41 Kü suffix. 4″ 9mm bbl. “41” on chamber (1941 date). “byf” (Mauser code) on the center toggle link. LZA proof on right receiver and left side of bbl. Features of this gun are pictured on p. 502 of Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. All numbered parts are matching including the grips which have all four numbers of the serial number and the rare black plastic bottom “FXO” magazine which has the numbers engraved into the bottom. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent condition retaining 99% original blue. Checkered walnut grips have beautiful color and sharp checkering with one elongated indent at the top of the left grip. Bore is bright and sharp. Magazine is excellent with a few dings in the body and a small chip on the bottom. Mechanics are excellent. It would be very difficult to find a nicer example of this Luger variation. 43475-753 BWS9 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3594

*◊ MATCHING DWM LUGER WITH NO CHAMBER DATE (CURIO & RELIC).

SN 399V. Cal. 9mm. Attractive matching specimen with unnumbered wood base magazine, produced near the end of the DWM run before Mauser took over production. Standard nitro proofs with matching SN on bbl, frame, takedown latch, trigger, toggle and takedown plate. Spring tension is good. Included in this lot is one orig, unmarked fine commercial brown leather holster missing its belt loops. This weapon appears to be fully functional. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine except for an area of light to moderate pitting just above the left grip panel and at the high edges, at the top rear of the grip frame on either side. Trigger safety takedown latch and ejector all retain most of a shiny, straw finish. Toggle retention pins still retain most of their nitre blue finish. Bore is dark with some moderate pitting. Leather holster is quite fine, starting to flake on the exterior magazine pouch. Belt loops not present, but stitching holes are sound. It is unusual to find examples of this era with their orig commercial holsters. 43475-622 JWK55 C&R (2,000-3,500) – Lot 3595

*◊ RARE WWI WAR TIME PRODUCTION DWM 9MM BASEL POLICE LUGER W/HOLSTER.

SN 76062. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN. Crown/N proof and British proof marks on bottom of bbl. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/P British proofs on toggle assembly and on right rear frame opposite safety lever. Horizontal Crown/N proof on left receiver. Orig new pattern post 1916 cutaway style sear bar. Full circa 1916 5-digit SN on front of frame. Checkered light wood grips. Proper plain wood bottom mag. All numbered parts are matching. This pistol is in the documented serial number range supplied to the Basel police immediately after WWI and is offered with the correct Basel Police pattern black leather holster. This gun is featured on pp. 526, 527 and 574 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains 95% orig blue. 85% orig straw with light corrosion. Grips are lightly worn and retain orig color. There is a period repair of a chip under the safety lever on left grip. Mag body is corroded and the bottom has a few minor chips. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent.Holster is very fine. 43475-550 BWS14 (2,500-3,750) – Lot 3596

*◊ RARE NAVY ISSUE MAUSER G DATE S/42 LUGER PISTOL.

SN 3679d. Cal. 9mm 4″ bbl with SN on bottom and Eagle/211 proof on upper left. “G” (code for 1935) above chamber. “S/42” (code for Mauser Manufacture) on center toggle link. Eagle/211 and S92 proofs on right receiver. Front grip strap has inscribed Reichsmarine Eagle/M over “N/993” (Nordsee Station, weapon number 993). Numbered parts on gun are matching. Checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. Proper aluminum bottom magazine has Nordsee property numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pgs 469, 926 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining 90% blue with corrosion and light pitting overall, with light dings on bottom of bbl and bottom of front strap. Straw has been reheated to 90% over light frosting. Grips are lightly worn and retain some original color. Bore is worn with frosting. Magazine body has spotted pitting and small dings on aluminum bottom. Mechanics are fine. 43475-669 BWS (1,500-3,000) – Lot 3597

*◊ DUTCH INDIES VICKERS LTD LUGER.

SN 5275. 4″ 9mm bbl with “1923” hand stamped on the top (date of first entry into service). “VICKERS / LTD” marked on center toggle link. Crown/W proof on left receiver. Original British proofs. “RUST” marked safety. “Geladen” marked extractor on both sides. Grip safety. This pistol retains a very rare second patterned (post 1919) small brass unit marking plate on the front trigger guard with “7/568” (7th Infantry Battalion, Weapon Number 568). All numbered parts are matching. Right grip is a matching numbered replacement by Geweermakers School and is marked “GS”. Original Dutch magazine with reinforcing metal spring clip on wood bottom. This gun is featured on pp. 654, 690, and 693 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 85% original blue that is starting to brown in areas, especially the gripstrap. Retains 50% original straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are worn with a few dings in the checkering and a chip under the safety lever. Magazine is excellent. Gun has one of the nicest original Dutch magazines you will find. Overall condition of this gun is better than the vast majority of examples of this model and it retains the original Vickers factory fitted barrel, which is very scarce. 43475-636 BWS53 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 3598

*◊ VICKERS DUTCH EAST INDIES ARMY M11 LUGER.

SN 9746. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with full SN on bottom and “1930” on top. “GS” on top indicates that it was replaced and numbered by the Geweermakers School in 1930. Indonesian 5-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. This gun is featured on p. 654 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. 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. 43475-635 BWS25 (3,000-5,500) – Lot 3599

*◊ RARE DWM 1906 DUTCH LUGER PISTOL.

SN 3630. 9mm 4″ barrel with “M/ES” above “1931” on top and full SN on bottom. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Crown/W proof on left receiver “RUST” safety mark. Grip safety. “SW/203” unit mark on brass plaque on front of trigger guard, a very rare surviving example of the second system of Dutch Indies unit marking used from 1919 – 1939 when most pistols were altered to the familiar brass side frame marking plate. All numbered parts are matching including the checkered hard wood grips, in which both have full SNs. Left grip appears to be original. Right grip is course checkered Indonesian arsenal replacement. Proper Dutch wood bottom magazine with retaining spring clip. This gun is featured on pgs 574, 692 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining 97% Dutch arsenal blue. 70% straw. Grips are worn and oil soaked with visible wood grain on right grip. Bore is worn with light frosting. Magazine body has light corrosion and there are some chips and a crack in the wood bottom. Mechanics are sound. 43475-632 BWS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3600

*◊ EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION DWM 1906 DUTCH EAST INDIES ARMY M11 VARIATION II LUGER.

SN 2994. Cal. 9mm. 4″ Dutch bbl with full SN on bottom and “1939” date on top. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 3-digit matching SN on each toggle assembly link. Crown/W (Dutch Queen Wilhelmina proof) on left receiver. “RUST” marked safety. Extractor marked GELADEN both sides. 3-digit matching SN on sear bar and receiver stop lug. 2-digit matching SN on takedown lever and trigger. 3-digit matching SN on grip safety. Left side of frame has Dutch soldered-on brass unit identification plaque stamped “St.-inf.VIII/6”. Proper Dutch wood bottom mag with retaining spring clip. Checkered walnut grips with full 4-digit matching SN on backs of each. This gun is featured on pp. 558 and 573 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Top condition for a Dutch Luger, retains 93% orig Dutch Arsenal blue with fading on sideplate and scattered light corrosion. Dutch Arsenal straw is 85%. Grips are lightly worn with visible wood grain. Mag is near new with very little wear overall. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-631 BWS24 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3601

*◊ RARE DWM 1906 PORTUGUESE NAVY LUGER.

SN 756. 4″ 9mm bbl with full SN on bottom “RP/Anchor” on chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. “MP” on left receiver. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. Wood bottom “CAL. 9m/m” marked wood bottom magazine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Restored to 99% blue and straw. Bore is bright and sharp with very light frosting. Grips are lightly worn and show wood grain. Magazine is excellent with some corrosion on body and a few minor dings on wood bottom. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-621 BWS21 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3602

*◊ RARE SWEDISH 1940 MAUSER BANNER COMMERCIAL LUGER PISTOL IN ORIGINAL BOX.

SN 6928w. Cal. 9mm 4″ bbl with Eagle/N proofs on front of sight base and SN on bottom. 1940 date above chamber. Mauser Banner on center toggle link. Eagle/N proofs on toggle assembly and left receiver. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. All numbered parts on gun are matching including the original aluminum bottom magazine. In original plain cardboard carton with a separate magazine compartment that is secured with staples as are the corners. Included in the box are an original cleaning rod, pin punch and extra magazine that is the proper suffix letter but has numbers that do not match. Cardboard box lid has metal corner reinforcements and is marked “Cal. 9mm” in pencil on top. This gun is featured on pg 1438 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 95% blue with unusual wear on grip straps. Straw is 90%. Grips are very lightly worn and retain original color with distinctive wood grain. Bore is bright with very light frosting. Magazines have very little wear. Mechanics are fine. Box is solid with minor scuffs and scrapes. Rod and punch are excellent. 43475-130 BWS (5,000-9,500) – Lot 3603

*◊ BEAUTIFUL 1900 AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER.

SN 8911. 4-3/4″ 7.65 mm Cal Swiss proofed bbl with full SN on bottom. American Eagle above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles with toggle latch. “GERMANY” export marked below full SN on front of frame. Type 2 safety lever and grip safety. All numbered parts are matching down to checkered walnut grips. “GERMANY” marked wood bottom magazine. This gun is featured on pp. 217, 263, 525 and 566 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% bright orig blue with light wear on sharp corners and a tiny spot of corrosion below right grip. Orig straw is 98% and bright. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn with few dings to checkering and visible wood grain. Magazine shows little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-509 BWS141 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3604

*◊ DWM 1902 AMERICAN EAGLE “FAT BARREL” 9MM LUGER.

SN 22809. 4″ 9mm “fat barrel”. American eagle on chamber. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles. Grip safety. “GERMANY” marked under serial number on front of frame. Checkered walnut grips. Proper wood bottom “Cal. 9mm” marked magazine. All numbered parts are matching. This gun is featured on pp. 305, 600, and 601 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 95% orig blue with silvering on sharp edges and gripstraps that are just starting to brown. Retains 95% straw that has been reheated. Bore is lightly worn with frosting. Grips are lightly worn with a chip on the left grip under the safety. Magazine is very good with some dings and minor chips to the wood bottom and scattered light corrosion on the body. 43475-517 BWS76 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3605

*◊ DWM 1902 COMMERCIAL “FAT BARREL” 9MM LUGER.

SN 22727. 4″ 9mm “fat barrel”. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Dished toggles. Grip safety. Original “Cal. 9mm” marked wood bottom magazine. All numbered parts are matching down to the checkered walnut grips. “GERMANY” marked on frame underneath serial number. This gun is featured on p. 227, 273, 601, and 900 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% blue that was restored in the past. Retains 90% orig straw. Bore is worn with light pitting. Grips are lightly worn with very few minor chips and dings to checkering. Magazine is very nice with very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-518 BWS78 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3606

*◊ BEAUTIFUL 1906 DWM AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER WITH IDEAL STOCK.

SN 67296. 4-3/4″ Crown N proofed 7.65 mm Cal. bbl with full SN on bottom. American eagle above chamber. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. Horizontal Crown/N proof on left receiver. “GERMANY” US import marked on front of frame below full SN. Grip safety. All numbered parts are matching. “GERMANY” marked wood bottom magazine. With orig telescoping Luger Ideal stock with leather holster and smooth walnut Ideal grips.Original unnumbered checkered walnut grips are also included. This gun is featured on pp. 759 and 1416 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% orig blue and 85% orig straw with some light corrosion and a safety lever that appears to have been reheated. Bore is bright and sharp. Ideal grips are very good with some wear and minor cracks and a chip below the safety lever on the left side. Magazine has spots of minor corrosion on body and light wear on wood bottom. Stock is excellent retaining 95% orig bright blue and beautiful leather that has very little wear. Mechanics are excellent. Checkered walnut grips are sharp and show wood grain, left grip has small chip under safety lever. 43475-68 BWS27 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 3607

*◊ RARE AND BEAUTIFUL POST WAR KRIEGHOFF LUGER SN 119 WITH BOX.

SN 119. 4″ 9mm Muaser bbl with Eagle/135 proof on upper left. HK Anchor/KRIEGHOFF SUHL on center toggle link. Krieghoff Eagle 2 proofs on right side of receiver and right frame rail. Large digit 119 SN on left receiver and front of frame. Small parts are unnumbered. Sideplate has large matching number on back. Proper Krieghoff black plastic grips with border. Plain bottom machined FXO Eagle/37 proofed magazine. With black cardboard box marked “Parabellum/Pistole Model ’08/Genuine Parabellum Pistole Model ’08/caliber 9mm LUGER (9mm Parabellum)/Manufactured in Germany under official German Government Contract.” on top. Line drawing profile of P-08 on top and four sides. Bottom is hand numbered Ser # 196 which would correspond with one of the last guns in this production range. This gun is featured on p. 622 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 97% bright blue with silvering on sharp edges. 95% orig bright straw. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are sharp with some minor chips to checkering mostly on left grip. Magazine is excellent with very little overall wear. Mechanics are excellent. Box is near mint, with minor wear on edges and corners. 43475-755 BWS52 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3608

*◊ UNIQUE DWM COMMERCIAL 12″ BARREL LUGER RIG.

SN 9384. 12″ 30 Cal. bbl that is matching numbered and Crown/N proofed. “DWM” scroll on center toggle link. 100m/200m rear Navy style sight. Crown/N proof on left receiver. “GERMANY” marked on front of right frame rail. Checkered wood grips. All numbered parts on gun are matching. Imperial proofed wood bottom magazine. With unique custom tan leather scabbard holding a commercial Navy stock that is attached to a custom tan leather holster with tan leather straps and buckles and extra magazine pouch. Stock has Navy Crown/M proofed metal disk and is missing the screws in the stock lug. Serial number on lug does not match the gun. Holster stock combination is well made and of the period and does not appear to have any identifying marks. This gun is featured on p. 532 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% orig blue and 97% orig straw. Bore is bright with light wear. Grips are very good with light wear and some chips in the checkering with a large chip in the left grip under the safety lever. Magazine has some minor chips in the wood bottom. Stock is excellent with minor wear. Leather on holster and scabbard is very nice with minor scuffs and cracks as are the straps and magazine pouch. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-64 BWS100 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3609

RARE PATRONEN KASTEN (P-KASTEN – CARTRIDGE BOX) FOR 5 ARTILLERY LUGER DRUM MAGAZINES.

Original field grey painted wooden box with large “P” stenciled to front internally divided to transport five lP.08 Trommel Magazines (Snail magazine) with their loader and cartons of ammunition (contents not included). Sliding retaining divider for the magazine stems retained by chain and sliding divided tray with canvas lifting loops to carry 30 x x16 round cartons of 9 mm ammunition both present. Inside lid stenciled “Die T.M. sind von links nach rechts herauszunehmen” (The Drum Magazines are to be removed from left to right. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine – exterior paint retains 90% coverage with chips to the cover but has thinned and some of the wood is showing through, white stenciled “P” is all intact with light wear due to wood grain rising, metal hardware slightly scaled but still strong and wholly serviceable. Hasps and retention hooks also completely serviceable and protected by paint. Canvas lifting loops excellent with no wear or fraying. Blue/purple stenciling inside lid is clear and legible. A rare and very desirable item for the Luger or WWI militaria collector. 43475-1128 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3610

◊ PAIR OF TYPE ONE LUGER SNAIL DRUM BING/AEG MAGAZINES WITH MATCHING DUST COVERS.

SN 24442, 47006. #1: SN 24442, 32 round drum with type one telescoping winder and dust cover. B/N Bing Nurnberg marking with crown/S acceptance stamp. #2: SN 47006, rare 32 round drum with type one telescoping winder and dust cover with nested hexagon trade mark of AEG, Berlin and Crown/P acceptance mark (AEG only made around 70,000Type 1 magazines which represent less than 10% of total production) complete with its very rare matching AEG hexagon trade marked dust cover. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: #1: Excellent, retaining 95% blue, 90% blue on dust cover with normal scratches. Mechanics are good. #2: Retaining 90% blue with light scattered corrosion and a ding on top of the drum, dust cover is 75% blue with dings and scratches. Mechanics are good. 43475-1059 BWS (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3611

RARE PATTERN III LUGER SNAIL DRUM POUCH.

SN NA. Gray/green canvas with as manufactured original metal buttons and leather closure straps with buckles. Approximately 14″ l when closed. Original canvas belt carry loops on back. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine with scattered minor stains on canvas. Leather is solid with cracking on closure straps. All stitching retains orig color. 43475-1114 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3612

RARE PATTERN III LUGER SNAIL DRUM POUCH.

SN NA. Light green canvas with leather closure straps. Manufactured as Pattern III with two original steel buttons on flap and canvas carry loops of the same material as the body on back. This pouch is pictured on pg 1019 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine with minor staining to canvas. Leather is solid with minor cracking on creases. All stitching retains orig color. 43475-1113 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3613

RARE PATTERN I SNAIL DRUM BELT HANGING CANVAS POUCH MODIFIED TO PATTERN III.

SN NA. Green canvas with leather straps and buckles. Modified to Pattern III by addition of two metal flap closure buttons and two coarse canvas loops on back to carry the pouch horizontally on the belt. Appears on page 1019 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. 20″ l. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good with minor stains to canvas. Leather closure straps are cracking and flaking. Dye on leather is orig color. Stitching has not been dyed. 43475-1112 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3614

RARE EARLY 1900 LUGER PISTOL COMMERCIAL HOLSTER.

Black leather with brass studs for closure of flap lid, and takedown tool & cleaning rod flaps. Black stitching. Single 37 mm wide belt loop sewn on back. This holster is pictured on pg 1169 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, orig dye with minor wear on edges. Minor flaking at front and around closure stud. Cracking on crease of belt loop. Patina on brass. 43475-1076 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3615

Revised: 9/26/2015

Please Note: Catalog description states “this holster appears on page 994…” it should read a close up of this holster appears on page 994.

RARE BAVARIAN PROTOTYPE ARTILLERY LUGER HOLSTER.

SN NA. Brown leather, pebble-grained front with smooth leather back. Flap sides are folded and stitched at the sides not moulded like production holsters. Stitched loops to rear wall for stock attachment. Up-strap flap closure with brass stud. Unique interior has cleaning rod pouch along the barrel, and takedown tool pouch at the magazine base. Back is marked “EUGEN HUBER/Militar-Efekten/Munchen.” Below that is stamped “AWM/1/15”. This is a unique artillery holster with prototype accessory pouches. This holster appears on pg 994 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good with some wrinkling and tearing on top flap. Orig dye with some darkening. Stitching retains orig color. Brass stud has proper patina with a little verdigris. Normal cracking on closure strap. 43475-1106 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3616

RARE PAIR OF NAVY LUGER HOLSTERS.

1) Early pattern black leather Navy holster, marked “BERT MOLLER/DUSSELDORF/1917”. Stud flap closure. Interior remains brown, exterior has been dyed black with black stitching. Includes unmarked takedown tool. 2) Dark brown leather marked “CLEMEN/ELBERFELD” inside flap. Stud flap closure has been modified to strap and buckle per 1917 regulations when the stock ceased to be issued for trench warfare. Unmarked takedown tool inside. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Very good, with some cracking around stud on flap and at top. Takedown tool retains 50% orig blue with scattered corrosion. 2) Exterior retains orig color dye and stitching from modification. Interior retains orig color from manufacture. Normal wear on flap and body, cracking and flaking on closure strap and cleaning rod flap. 43475-1065 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3618

RARE PAIR OF BLACK 1917 AND 1918 DATED NAVY LUGER HOLSTERS.

Both are late patterned with belt loops and buckles. 1917 is stamped “MAURY/OFFENBACH” inside flap. 1918 is stamped “L.Z.A./Eagle/Karlsruhe” on inside flap, inside holster, on front, and on back. 1918 is pictured on pg 1255 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Both holsters are solid with light wear on orig dye, very slight cracking and flaking on flaps. Stitching has been dyed black. Cleaning rod flap on 1918 has separated from holster and is missing an ear, it is held on by closure stud. 43475-1066 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3619

RARE PAIR OF GERMAN POLICE LUGER PISTOL HOLSTERS.

First is a brown leather holster marked “GUSTAV REINHARDT/BERLIN/1929” above “K” in starburst Police acceptance stamp. Back is also police unit marked “L.Sch. 108.” (Luftfahrt-Überwachungs-Abteilung (Air Surveillance Unit) Schleswig-Holstein, weapon no. 108 under the 1922 Prussian marking instructions) Police style up-strap, with brass stud closure, takedown tool pouch closure flap also has brass stud. Second is an extremely rare black impregnated pressed paper holster marked “SCHAMBACH & Co./BERLIN/1943” on back with very clear Police Eagle/B acceptance stamp. Straps and pouches are leather. Studs are metal. Black paper holster is pictured on pg 1245 in The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Brown leather holster is pictured on pg 1265. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Brown leather holster retains orig dye that has darkened and stitching is orig color. Normal wear with light scuffs and cracking on straps. Some verdigris around brass, minor burn area on back. Black paper holster shows very little wear, other than age wrinkling from drying and warping of the impregnated paper. 43475-1091 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3620

PAIR OF RARE AKAH COMMERCIAL LUGER HOLSTERS.

SN NA. Black commercial artillery holster is unmarked with typical Akah strap & buckle, flap closure, and stud closure. Takedown tool pouch inside flap. With its original unique wood cleaning rod and pouch designed to accommodate extra magazine pouch. (Standard wood handle artillery rod would interfere with mag pouch). Brown holster is for 4-3/4″ bbl old model Luger. Snap button closure for takedown tool pouch. A metal stud closure for flap. No visible markings. Unique belt loop configuration with angled leather loops of different lengths on back. Black holster is shown on pg 1176 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Brown holster is shown on pg 1171 of same book. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Both holsters have excellent leather with minor surface cracking and light wear on edges and corners. Cracks on creases. Stitching retains orig color. Wood cleaning rod has very little wear. 43475-1100 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3621

RARE SET OF THREE DIFFERENT DUTCH M11 LUGER HOLSTER VARIATIONS.

These holsters appear on pgs 1203 and 1205 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. 1) Dark brown leather without tool pouches. Flap is marked “CW/N/11 36/A L”. 2) Brown leather with tool pouches and strap cleaning rod pouch closure. Flap is stamped “CW/N/7 36/A L”. 3) Black leather with tool pouches and snap cleaning rod flap closure. Brass plaque on front marked “2/547”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Very good, normal wear, some cracking on flap and front, tear in cleaning rod flap. Stitching retains orig color. 2) Very good, with cracking on flap, closure straps and cleaning rod flap. Stitching retains orig color. 3) Some dye touch-up on flap, cracking on closure strap, normal wear on edges and corners. Most orig color visible on stitching. 43475-1070 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3622

TRIO OF EARLY AKAH COMMERCIAL LUGER HOLSTERS FEATURED TOGETHER IN DR. STURGESS’ LUGER BOOK.

Three different variations of 1906 commercial Luger holsters with stitched leather covered buckles typical of pre-WWI Akah production. Two are for 4-3/4″ 30 cal., Lugers. Darker of the two has a pouch for a cleaning rod, and inside pouch for pin punch. The third is a 4″ barrel variation which also has pouches for a cleaning rod and pin punch. These holsters are on pg 1173 of the book The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, with leather and stitching that retain orig color. Normal wear on sharp edges and corners, cracking on straps. 4″ holster has three punched holes in the right belt loop that were added later. Darker 4-3/4″ holster is misshapen from being compressed during storage. 43475-1071 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3623

SET OF FOUR WWI ERA GERMAN MILITARY LUGER PISTOL HOLSTERS.

Four P.08 military pattern leather holsters, earliest is 1912 dated inside flap and front is marked “C. Billep/Spandau”. It is reddish/brown with reddish stitching. 1914 dated holster is medium brown with “ERNST SIEGEMUND/DRESDEN./1914” on front. Including an unmarked takedown tool. Next is a darker brown 1915 holster with “C. Billep/Spandau/15” on front. Last is a medium brown “SCHULZ & CO.” 1918 dated. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good condition. All are solid, with orig dye and stitching. Normal scuffs with wear on edges and corners, straps have typical cracking. Takedown tool retains 50% orig finish. 43475-1072 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3624

RARE SET OF FOUR DUTCH NAVY LUGER PISTOL HOLSTERS.

First holster is medium brown early pattern with P.08 pattern closure strap/buckle with brass plaque on front for ship no. 19. Second is later me pattern with Police style up strap, brass plaque for ship no. 21. Last two are late P.08/strap & buckle closure patterned with no markings or brass plaques, one is brown and the other is reddish/brown. All have the very short lived German Army 1935 pattern strap and pocket under the lid to attach the ring handle cleaning rod over the pouch for the screwdriver/loading tool. Three of these holsters are featured on pg 1207, 1208 and 1209 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Retaining orig dye and orig stitching color. Normal wear on edges and corners with minor cracking on closure straps. 43475-1073 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3625

RARE TRIO OF DUTCH INDIES LUGER PISTOL DUAL MAGAZINE POUCHES IN THREE STYLES.

Brown leather pouches for two Dutch Luger mags, with belt loops on back. First is standard enlisted men’s issue with brass loop strap closure for top flap and brass snap button closures for takedown tool & pin punch pouch flaps, marked on flap “C W/M./HZ”. Second pouch is Officers pattern, with leather tuck-in flaps for lid and pouches. Third is Officers pattern with leather tuck-in lid and no extra pouches, (for use with holster that has takedown tool and pin punch pockets). These three mag pouches are pictured on pg 1206 in The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining orig color on dye and stitching, minor wear on sharp edges and corners. Some cracking and flaking in creases. 43475-1077 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3626

RARE GROUP OF NINE DIFFERENT BULGARIAN LUGER HOLSTERS.

Includes model 1908 holsters, model 1911 holsters, and one WWII era green canvas holster. Each variation is different and a few takedown tools/pin punches are included. Holsters appear on pgs 1211, 1212, 1215, 1216, in The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, with normal wear and scuffs on edges and corners, some cracking and flaking on crease points. Patina and some verdigris on brass fittings. 43475-1089 BWS (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3628

RARE PAIR OF REICHSREVOLVER CONVERSION P08 HOLSTERS.

Two brown leather holsters, that were originally made for the Reichsrevolver, but were later converted for the P08 as a money saving measure where P.08s replaced Reichsrevolvers under the Army Instruction of April 1909. Closure straps with buckles on flaps, brass stud closures on mag & takedown tool pouches. One holster is marked “1.Fs.A.R” (cancelled) and “2.Fs.A.R.” (2nd Foot Artillery Regiment) inside flap. These are by far the rarest P.08 holster variation, very few indeed having survived WWI. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, with normal wear on sharp edges and corners, flaking and cracking on creases. Patina on brass. Marked holster is missing endcap at muzzle. Unmarked holster is missing pull strap. 43475-1079 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3629

RARE ORIGINAL GERMAN MILITARY P.08 LUGER WALL CHART.

SN NA. 41″ W X 25″ l. Model 1900 Luger shown at upper left, cut-away image of M 1900 on upper right, lower right has cut-away image of P-08, other images depict toggle assembly, receiver and frame. “Pistole 08.” at top. “Oberst Schmitt, Unterrichtstafeln, Serie A.20, Auflage 1941” on lower left. “Verlag:Eisenschmidt, Berlin N.W. 7, Mittelstr. 18” on lower right. Many of parts have been hand-colored. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good with cracks and creases. Tearing on corners and edges with some paper missing. Has been mounted on background hard paper with dowel rods at top and bottom. 43475-1110 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3630

*◊ EXCEPTIONALLY RARE MAUSER M1906-08 SELF-LOADING PISTOL WITH 20 SHOT MAGAZINE.

SN 51. Cal. 9mm x 21 mm (DWM case 487B). Mauser made fewer than 100 M1906-1908 pistols, the highest recorded number known to this cataloger being 77. The first Mauser pistol to have a flap locked mechanism. This 2nd/standard variation has a 4″ bbl with a banded front sight and a half round-half octagonal bbl whose chamber is hand inscribed “WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER OBERNDORF A.N.” Major components are rust blued. Bolt is strawed while the extractor, safety, safety release button, trigger, magazine retention spring and grip screw are fire-blued. Disassembly shows all matching numbers except for the magazine whose in-the-white body is numbered “37” and whose fire-blued base is numbered “80”. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection. Illustrated TBLAP. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Superb professional restoration, with correct rust blue, leaving flat planes and sharp edges. Chamber markings are very deep. Correctly enhanced fire blued small parts. Orig grip retaining much of its orig varnish. Slight blunting of checkering. Toned magazine body with most fire blue having faded from the base. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the most unusual and desirable pistols ever made by Mauser, particularly when fitted with the distinctive 20 shot magazine. 43475-791 LMA73 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3631

*◊ MAUSER M1912/14, LATE PRODUCTION, CUT FOR SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 147. Cal. 9mm. Mauser made fewer than 200 M1912/14 pistol on an experimental basis, none being factory proofed for commercial sale. A number of later guns with SN over 100 were cut for a shoulder stock. This delayed blowback pistol, with horizontally moving retarding flaps, has a fixed front sight attached to a screwed-in knurled muzzle and a drift adjustable rear sight. “MADE IN GERMANY”, struck in 1/8″ letters, is on the top of the bbl. The left side of the slide is marked with a single line legend “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A.-G. OBERNDORF A.N. MAUSER’S PATENT.” and the sideplate with ownership “C. ERSKINE GRAY”. The gun is completely matched with the SN appearing behind the rear sight, back of the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, each of the 2 horizontally moving locking flaps, firing pin, and on a variety of other small parts including the magazine. Wood grips with bordered panel checkering with provision for a shoulder stock. Major components are rust blued; trigger, recoil spring guide and grip screws are fire blued; serrated slide release is in-the-white. The unnumbered shoulder stock is one of 20 made by Mauser in the late 1960s on behalf of Henk Visser through the cooperation of Joseph Schroeder who lent one of his original stocks to Mauser for copying. These later stocks were blonde but otherwise indistinguishable from those of earlier production. Retracting the lug button allows the stock to easily connect and lock onto the backstrap with only minimal wobble. The body of the hollowed stock is sound with a coarsely checkered lid as is correct for this accessory. Although included with the gun, remember that this is a new stock and some fitting will be necessary. Currently, the stock will not fully enter the slot not will the pistol seat within the stock to allow lid closure. PROVENANCE: Ex Henk Visser Collection. Pictured in the reference text “Handguns of the World” by Ezell. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Over 99% of very professional restoration. All surface planes are flat and lettering is sharp. Only giveaway relates to the rust blued extractor (that should be fire blued), covered ownership denomination (that would otherwise appear in-the-white) and a few pinprick surface irregularities that are now under the blue. Fire blued parts with 80-95% orig finish. Near excellent original grip, sharply checkered, with repaired crack that extends from top of stock slot insert to top of grip panel. Orig finish magazine with superficial oxidative discoloration that extends onto the floorplate. Bright bore with strong rifling, minimal oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. The more recently manufactured stock is virtually new with nearly 100% of the fire blue on the lug and hinge. The body is unflawed as is the checkering on the lid. A very charismatic ensemble when coupled to the pistol! 43475-792 LMA C&R (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3632

*◊ IMPRESSIVE UNIQUELY CASED GABBET-FAIRFAX MARS M1901, CALIBER .45.

SN 39. Cal. .45 Long. At the turn of the last century, Hugh Gabbet-Fairfax patented and made a small number of big bore pistols, the most powerful semi-automatic pistols of their time, all produced with military trials in mind. Those made by him prior to his bankruptcy in 1903 bear serial numbers up to 41 or 42 and have checkered grips. This example, one of the last made by Gabbet-Fairfax personally, has a bbl length of 9-1/2″, though at least 5/8″ of that length houses the bolt. Fixed front & rear sights. Lightly hand engraved on the rib is “MARS PISTOL 0.” 450″. On the left side of the receiver, scribed upside down are the numbers “93/646” that, according to the consignor, was a Kynoch inventory number. On the right side of the receiver at the rear, is a shield containing initials “EBL/L”, the Eley trademark and the number “195”, the Eley inventory number. SN “39” appears on the bottom of the frame as do the initials “T.J.S.”. As true for most Gabbet-Fairfax pistols, this one is rust blued except for a few small parts, including the magazine, numbered “8” on the front spine, that were left in-the-white. Walnut grip panels are checkered with a border around the screw escutcheons. To open the action, the hammer is cocked and the carrier knob twisted 45 degrees counterclockwise, which unlocks the bolt from the bbl. As the bolt is withdrawn, a cartridge from the top of the magazine is drawn backwards onto a carrier which lifts the cartridge up, above the upper magazine extension, for chambering. There is no holdopen. Releasing the carrier knob allows the bolt to fly forward and lock into place, though sometimes the carrier ears need to be nudged clockwise to lock into place. The magazine is loaded with the nose of the top bullet bearing against the elevated extension. Complete with unmarked leather carrying case, lined in green felt and internally compartmentalized for ammo/accessories, with a flap lid that may be locked, no key supplied. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright orig blue with 95% coverage, with sharp edge wear and thinning of the front & backstrap. Comparable condition in-the-white parts that show minor age appropriate staining & minimal oxidation. The same considerations hold true for the magazine. Grips have most orig varnish and only a few surface dings. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics, with congealed grease making the mechanism sluggish. Carrying case in VG-excellent condition with cracking of the lid and moderate losses of felt interior in areas of contact. 43475-237 LMA C&R (40,000-60,000) – Lot 3633

*◊ HIGHLY DESIRABLE GABBETT-FAIRFAX MARS M1901, CALIBER 8.5MM, OCTAGONAL BOLT HOUSING, EXTENDED MAGAZINE.

SN 23. Cal. 8.5mm. At the turn of the last century, the Mars Automatic Pistol Syndicate made a small number of big bore pistols, the most powerful semi-automatic pistols of their time. This example has a bbl length of 9-1/2″, though at least 5/8″ of that length houses the bolt. Fixed front & rear sights. Lightly hand engraved on the rib is “MARS PISTOL. 8.5MM.”. Unusual octagonal bolt housing. The SN “23” appears at the bottom of the frame and is repeated on bottom of the magazine. Two separate sets of numbering have been added. According to the consignor, the large “93/648” notations on the left side of the gun, one electro-penciled on the forward frame extension, the other scribed upside down on the frame were applied by Kynoch as part of their inventory system. A separately stamped “629” is twice repeated on the frontstrap along with initials “EBL” within a shield – these were applied by the Eley Co. As true for most Gabbett-Fairfax pistols, this one is rust blued except for a few small parts, including the magazine, that were left in-the-white. Checkered walnut grips are each secured with a central screw. To open the action, the hammer is cocked and the carrier knob twisted 45 degrees counterclockwise, which unlocks the bolt from the bbl. As the bolt is withdrawn, a cartridge from the top of the magazine is drawn backwards onto a carrier which lifts the cartridge up, above the upper magazine extension, for chambering. There is no holdopen. Releasing the carrier knob allows the bolt to fly forward and lock into place, though sometimes the carrier ears need to be nudged clockwise to lock into place. The extra-long magazine, protruding about 1/2″ below frame, is loaded with the nose of the top bullet bearing against the elevated extension. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser Collection. Illustrated HBSA Journal, Vol. 2, No. 8. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig blue with approx 70% coverage, with sharp edge wear, fading and patchy oxidation, particularly on left side of gun. Comparable staining & oxidation of small parts except hammer that has been lightly cleaned. The same considerations hold true for the magazine whose protected walls are in better condition. Grips have much orig varnish, darkened from oil, with blunted checkering & scattered handing marks. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An very interesting & all matching Gabbett-Fairfax Mars that is seldom offered for sale. 43475-241 LMA C&R (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3634

*◊ VERY SCARCE WEBLEY FOSBERY M1903 REVOLVER, SHORT BARREL.

SN 3820. Cal. .455. Very scarce Webley Fosbery M1903, blued, with small cyl & frame, smooth trigger, with usual self-cocking mechanism/zig-zag cyl, having a 4″ bbl, with fixed front & rear sights. Levered top break release. Bbl rib marked “P. WEBLEY & SON. LONDON & BIRMINGHAM.” Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY”; left side of frame has the Webley flying bullet logo followed by “.455 CORDITE”. SN is on the right side of the frame & repeated under the bbl & on back of cyl. Crown/BP & Crown/BV proofing on cyl & bbl. Mounted on left side of frame is a thumb safety that, when engaged in the “up” position, exposes the word “SAFE” that has been molded into the left grip panel. At the base of the frame is a rotatable lanyard ring. Fitted with orig, dark brown & checkered, hard rubber 2-pc grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 98% factory refinish, perfect brushed blue tonality. The only way to discern is by looking at the very fine pitting under the blue on each side of the frame and few small areas on cyl. Small parts, usually blackened, with the same brushed blue finish. Crisp orig grips with few superficial handling marks. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. One of very, very few short bbl revolvers Webley Fosberys to leave the company, a real find for the Webley Fosbery collector. 43475-312 LMA (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3635

*◊ WEBLEY FOSBERY M1901 REVOLVER WITH HOOK SAFETY, REGIMENTAL MARKING.

SN 23. Cal. .455. Very early Webley Fosbery M1901 revolver, blued, with large cyl & frame, smooth thin trigger, and usual self-cocking mechanism/zig-zag cyl, having a 6″ bbl, with fixed front & rear sights. Levered top break release. Bbl rib marked “P. WEBLEY & SON LONDON & BIRMINGHAM”. Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC”; left side of frame has the Webley flying bullet logo followed by “.455 CORDITE”. SN “23” is on the right side of the frame & repeated under the bbl & on front face of cyl that has scalloped recesses in front & back. Mounted on left side of frame is a hook safety that, when rotated up, locks the frame in place and prevents the cocked hammer from being released. The backstrap is marked “W.A.P. WATSON 5TH R. WAR REGT”. At the base of the frame is a rotatable lanyard ring. No grips present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95% brushed blue, of what is likely a partial factory refurbishment, with gentle oxidative changes on bbl & grips straps. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics, though the subframe needs to be manually pushed back about 1/8″ for the safety to engage. One of the earliest production Fosberys, one of the few to have the hook safety, whose value & appearance would improve considerably with a set of grips. 43475-306 LMA (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3636

*◊ WEBLEY FOSBERY M1901 REVOLVER, TARGET MODEL, MARKED FOR COGSWELL & HARRISON.

SN 790. Cal. .455. Scarce Webley Fosbery M1901 Target model, blued, with large cyl & frame, smooth thin trigger, with usual self-cocking mechanism/zig-zag cyl, having a 7-1/2″ bbl, with a fixed barleycorn front sight & drift adjustable rear sight blade. Levered top break release. Bbl rib marked “COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. 226. STRAND & 141 NEW BOND ST LONDON.” Left side of top strap is marked “WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC”; left side of frame has the Webley flying bullet logo followed by “.455 CORDITE ONLY”. SN “790” is on the right side of the frame & repeated under the bbl (under the right bbl flange) & on front face of cyl. Early British proof marks between each cyl recess. Mounted on left side of frame is a thumb safety that, when engaged in the “up” position, exposes a small brass plate, inserted in grip, marked “SAFE”. At the base of the frame is a rotatable lanyard ring. Fitted with checkered 2-pc walnut grips, each with factory matching number. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 80% orig brushed blue with patchy oxidation on bbl & grips straps that have largely transitioned to a mellow grey-brown. Comparable condition grips with scattered dings & minor losses; small crack at bottom rear of right panel. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Of the approx 4,800 Webley Fosberys produced between 1903-1924, relatively few of the guns were target models, this being an early example with the desirable Cogswell & Harrison retailer marking. 43475-310 LMA (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3637

*◊ WEBLEY & SCOTT M1903 PROTOTYPE PISTOL, PATENT MODEL.

SN 3C. Cal. .38. Unique W&S M1903 patent model, incomplete, in-the-white and originally without any marks or proofing. The SN “3C” was applied for purpose of importation. Consignor notes that this remains as a unique example of the first automatic pistol designed and patented by J. Whiting in 1903 for W&S. Chambered for the .38 ACP cartridge, this model has a 5-1/2″ with a ramped front sight. No rear sight is noted. The slide assembly locks into place with a pair of swinging levers, each interdigiting with an actuating recess cut into the frame. Moving the barrel/bolt assembly to the rear under recoil raises the front of the levers up and unlocks the bolt from the barrel, permitting the bolt assembly to slide rearward. Except for the trigger, most of the other small parts are missing as is the magazine & grips, if the pistol was ever completed to this stage. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: In-the-white patent model showing cleaning, particularly on the right side, which retains a scattering of light pitting. Mirror bore with strong rifling. Slide assembly can be manually functioned to show locking system as appropriate for a patent model submission. 43475-288 LMA111 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3638

*◊ DESIRABLE WEBLEY & SCOTT MARK I “N”, BRITISH MILITARY, WOOD GRIPS.

SN 4822. Desirable Webley & Scott Mark I “N” with 5″ bbl and horizontally adjustable rear sight with screw fixation. Left slide marked with usual “W&S” Webley logo followed by 3-line address including production year 1914. Full SN on frame just forward of trigger & repeated on left side of grip safety. Small inspection proofs on left side of blackened trigger, grip safety, hammer, and both sides of tang. Lanyard ring on bottom of backstrap. Correct checkered wood grips with borders as used to replace the frequently damaged hard rubber grips. Orig unmarked magazine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol with 80% orig finish with light uniform freckling & thinning of frontstrap and grip safety. Comparable condition magazine and factory grips whose inner surfaces are broad arrow proofed. Bright bore with sharp rifling, minimal oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. A highly desirable full-size Webley Mark I “N” seldom seen with these wood checkered grips. 43475-295 LMA (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3639

*◊ WEBLEY M1912, NAVY ISSUE, DATED 1913.

SN 2327. Cal. .455. Standard production Webley Mark I with a 5″ bbl having a fixed front sight and a horizontally adjustable rear sight with screw fixation. Slide release mounted on the left frame. Fitted with a large grip safety and a rotatable lanyard ring at the base of the backstrap. The magazine is released by a push button at the bottom of the frame. The left side of the slide is marked with the winged W&S logo followed by a 3-line address “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD / PISTOL SELF-LOADING 455 MARK I n / 1913”. The issue number “70” is on top of the slide, above the SN “2327” that is repeated inside the slide, under the chamber, on the forward extension of the frame and on the left side of the grip safety. Scattered British proofing dated 13 is on top of the slide, left side of the trigger, left/right side of the tang and left side of the grip safety and hammer. All major components are blued or heat treated to a dark hue. Dark brown bakelite grips, unnumbered, checkered to emphasize large diamonds around retaining screws, each panel having a broad arrow acceptance in the upper portion of the central diamond. Correct unmarked magazine. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 98% of high quality arsenal refinish, all markings very sharp, with wear confined to sharp edges and slightly burred screw slots. Orig grips in same condition with upper portion of right panel having very small section of blunted checkering. Good condition magazine with thinned blue and mild oxidation. No dents. Mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-297 LMA (1,750-2,750) – Lot 3640

VERY RARE CASED TRANSITIONAL BEAUMONT-ADAMS PATENT DA PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH INSCRIPTION.

SN NSN. Cal. 42. Fine Adams Patent percussion revolver with 6-1/2″ oct bbl, fixed sights with replacement front sight blade, rammer mounted to left side of bbl, dbl action only and mounted with checkered 1-pc walnut grip with faceted buttcap. The action is a rare and interesting transition between the Adams (pure double action only) and the Beaumont patent true single/double action. The hammer is lacking any cocking spur as the double action only Adams revolvers, but the action incorporates a single action bent which is engaged on pulling the trigger back to a spring loaded stop protruding through the lower side of the trigger guard which is raised by the second finger pressing it upwards. At this point the hammer remains cocked with the trigger finger relaxed for accurate aiming and the weapon is then fired by releasing the second finger pressure on the trigger stop, which frees the trigger allowing the trigger finger to pull though the trigger firing the weapon. Revolver is lightly engraved in foliate & floral arabesque scrolls. Top of frame & top flat of bbl are inlaid in gold in German “ERINNERUNG AN DAS JFT: RGT: GRAF HAUGWITZ No 38.” (“Memento of the Infantry (JFT = IFT/Infanterie) Regiment Count Haugwitz (Regiment) No. 38”). Contained in a unique brown leather covered, green felt lined case, French fitted in bottom for the revolver, a small brass & copper flask with graduated spout & lanyard ring, a 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter, an ebony handled nipple wrench with matching screwdriver, a small brass powder measure and a steel & brass combination rammer/cleaning rod with fine knurled mushroom shaped head. Small covered compartment with bone knob contains a functioning key. Left rear corner has a compartment missing its cover. Center of the lid has a brass shield attached which is engraved “1862”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine. Bbl & frame retain about 97% of their orig glossy factory blue with top flat of bbl & top of frame apparently cleaned bright when the inscription was engraved; trigger, hammer & other appended parts retain about all of their orig bright polish; hammer has a small chip on top edge. Grip is sound with a couple of chipped diamonds and shows moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. Case shows one damaged corner with evidence that at one time someone had installed corner reinforcement covers which are now removed; interior is moderately to heavily faded with light soil and damage from the sights in the revolver recess; accessories are all very fine. 43475-1004 JR394 (4,500-8,500) – Lot 3641

*◊ PROTOTYPE WEBLEY M1910, HAMMERLESS, NO GRIP SAFETY, IN-THE-WHITE.

SN 46504. Cal. 38. Very early in-the-white prototype M1910 hammerless, single action with no grip safety, having many features that differ from later standard production pistols. Differences include: a short extractor; a unique rear sight that, while horizontally adjustable, is secured by a much smaller screw; slide-mounted takedown button without retaining screw (just as used in the M1906 Prototype U.S. test pistol); a differently configured safety/stripping lever that does not expose a “SAFE” marking; wood grips and a non-standard magazine housing (magazine missing; standard mag. will not enter housing). Operation is the same as per standard guns in that the retracted slide is released by rotating the frame-mounted serrated lever counterclockwise. In this position, the gun will fire. Placing the gun on safe requires the lever be rotated horizontally. As per the later guns, this pistol has a 5″ bbl and a slide marked with a winged bullet W&S logo followed by the 3-line address: WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. / LONDON & BIRMINGHAM / .38 AUTOMATIC PISTOL”. Usual British proofing on top of the chamber, slide & right tang. The only other marking on the frame is the SN “46504” applied to the left tang which is far below those of the production M1910 series that commenced at 55700, Webley records confirming manufacture of a batch of 4 pistols (sns 46501 – 46504) finished on 8 April 1910. Smooth wood grips, each retained by central screw within an escutcheon. No magazine and, as noted above, a standard magazine will not fit this pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95% dulled, in-the-white surface, the balance covered with staining & patchy patina. Excellent condition grips, the much lighter wood on left panel & gap around screw escutcheon suggesting replacement. Bright bore with strong rifling, minimal oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. An incredibly rare Webley prototype, previously unknown to this cataloger. 43475-289 LMA (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3642

*◊ RARE WEBLEY & SCOTT JURECK PISTOL, UK MILITARY TRIALS, THE LAST WEBLEY PISTOL.

SN P1. Cal. 9mm. Webley & Scott built only two Webley-Jureck pistols for evaluation in a United Kingdom military trials in 1952. This single action/double action gun, serialed “P1″ on the frontstrap, has a 6” bbl with a ramped dovetailed front sight which moves up and down for locking/unlocking parallel to the bore axis, using double swinging links, rather than tilting as does the P.38 from which it borrows many features. The rear sight & underlying firing pin assembly/safety parts are missing but were basically copied from the Walther P38 and could easily be replaced using the Walther parts as patterns. Left side of the slide is hand inscribed, in a 3-line address, “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD / BIRMINGHAM. / 9M/M HIGH POWER CTG AUTOMATIC PISTOL”. Safety detents marked with the usual “F” & “S”. Right side of the slide, also hand inscribed, is marked “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD / BIRMINGHAM.” Left side of the frame is fitted with a serrated & rotating takedown lever along with a traditional slide release. Serrated rowel hammer & smooth trigger are both in-the-white. Bottom magazine release now secures a nicely fitting P38 magazine marked “P.38” on left side of the magazine wall. Walnut grip panels are ergonomically contoured, checkered on the lower portion, & internally secured by rotational inserts. PROVENANCE: Ex W&S Collection. The designer, Dr. Marian Jurek, was a Polish exile in the UK during and after WWII who developed his design with W&S for the UK trials. Webley dropped the design when it was rejected in favour of the Browning HP Pistol. The only other example made for the trials, sn P2 with 4” barrel, is retained in the UK National Firearms Collection (ex-MoD Pattern Room Collection). Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Salt blued gun, now with approx 95% coverage, that has been partially factory refinished with light buffing on bbl & trigger guard. Sharp legends on each side of slide. Very good/excellent orig grips retaining most varnish, with a scattering of nicks & dings. Mirror bore. Aside from the previously mentioned missing parts, manual function is perfect, i.e. slide retracts & releases correctly and there is no problem with the hammer/trigger function. Regardless of the concerns, this is an exceptionally rare gun, one of two hand made prototypes, with a well documented military history, by the most reknowned manufacturer of British handguns. The Jurek was the last self-loading pistol design made by Webley & Scott. 43475-299 LMA118 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3643

*◊ BSA PROTOTYPE CHAMBERED FOR SPECIAL .34″ BSA BELTED CARTRIDGE.

SN 1c. Cal. .34. Traditionally constructed BSA experimental, closely modeled after the FN M1910, with 3-5/8″ bbl. All blued components, except bbl that is in the white. Unmarked slide with dished sighting plane having shallow front sight and a drift adjustable rear sight. Dished recesses toward the rear for improved gripping. Originally unmarked frame now serialed “1C” on left side, just forward of grip panel, for purpose of importation. Thumb safety on left tang and grip safety that is marked “COCKED” on left side. Bottom magazine release is missing. Plain magazine without indicator holes having a split tail base. Hard rubber grips molded with the oval stacked-rifle BSA logo surrounded by fine bordered checkering. In 1919 – 1920 Birmingham Small Arms were persuaded to design a series of pistols to utilize special belted case cartridges designed by Eley Bros as a consequence of the expiry of the Holland belted case patent, but these never proceeded beyond the prototype stage. This pistol was is the only known example retaining its original belted case chambering for the special .34” BSA cartridge. PROVENANCE: Illustrated HBSA Journal, Vol 2, No.7. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 97-98% orig blue with sharp edge wear and mild frosting of backstrap. Comparable condition magazine. Excellent grips with negligible handling wear, minimal warpage and no splits or cracks. Cocking the pistol will not engage trigger, that loosely rotates, likely missing transfer bar spring. Near mirror bore. Mechanics limited by trigger engagement and missing magazine catch. Regardless of the issues, easily repairable, this is an extremely rare gun, detailed in the accompanying article in Historical Breechloading Smallarms Association, Vol. II, No. 7, written by Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, that was never placed into production. 43475-273 LMA98 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3644

*◊ BSA PROTOTYPE PISTOL IN 7.65MM.

SN 9B. Cal. 7.65mm. Traditionally constructed BSA experimental, closely modeled after the FN M1910, with 3-5/8″ bbl. Unmarked slide with dished sighting plane having shallow front sight and a drift adjustable rear sight. Originally unmarked frame now serialed “9B” on left side, just forward of grip panel, for purpose of importation. Thumb safety on left tang and grip safety that is marked “COCKED” on left side, and “ARMEE” on right side. Bottom magazine release is checkered on each side. Plain magazine without indicator holes having a split tail base. Hard rubber grips molded with the oval 3-rifle BSA logo surrounded by fine bordered checkering. In 1919 – 1920 Birmingham Small Arms were persuaded to design a series of pistols to utilize special belted case cartridges designed by Eley Bros as a consequence of the expiry of the Holland belted case patent, but these never proceeded beyond the prototype stage. This pistol was originally chambered for the .28” BSA belted cartridge, but was modified, of which the pistol bears evidence, to use a common production caliber, the .32 ACP. PROVENANCE: Illustrated HBSA Journal, Vol 2, No.7. Dinely collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 90-95% orig blue with handling wear on slide along with thinning of frontstrap & backstrap. Comparable condition magazine. Grip panels slightly warped with age appropriate handling marks but no cracks or chips. Bright, near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely rare gun, detailed in the accompanying article in Historical Breechloading Smallarms Association, Vol. II, No. 7, written by Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, that was never placed into production. 43475-272 LMA97 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3645

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE, HIGH CONDITION SCHOUBOE M1903, CALIBER 7.65MM.

SN 108. Cal. 7.65mm. The Dansk-Rekylriffel-Syndikat in Copenhegan, Denmark, only made a handful of Schouboe pistols in 7.65mm. This rust blued example with a brightly polished trigger, marked only with the SN, has a 5-3/4″ bbl and a drift adjustable front & rear sight. The raised panel on each side of the slide is fully checkered for easier grasping. On the left side of the frame is a rotatable safety with rearward movement for engagement. SN appears on the back of the tang. Spring tensioned bottom magazine release. Smooth bakelite grip panels, each secured by a single large-headed screw at base. Matching magazine with nine indicator holes. As per later guns, disassembly is effected by depressing the plunger above the tang & rotating the bbl slide assembly off the frame, confirming the bbl, slide and hammer have matching SNs. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 98% bright orig rust blue with minimal thinning around the muzzle & at bottom of front & backstrap. Comparable condition grip panels & magazine. Bright near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the rarest 7.65mm pistols in exemplary condition. 43475-323 LMA (9,500-12,500) – Lot 3646

*◊ RARE DANISH SCHOUBOE, 1ST VARIATION, WITH STEEL GRIPS.

SN 328. Cal. 11.35mm. First variation Schouboe with 5-7/8″ bbl, integral front sight & spring inserted rear sight having a serrated face. Contoured slide whose left side is marked “Dansk Rekylriffel Syndikat / Kobenhaven.” Traditional slide serrations 1-1/2″ in length. At the rear of slide, immediately under the sight, is a horizontally serrated takedown button. When depressed, the slide assembly can be rotated up & off the frame. On the left side is a thumb mounted safety that locks the slide. At the rear, under the tang, is the full SN 328. Unmarked magazine, released at the butt, is of traditional form with 5 indicator holes. Pressed steel grip panels, each having a central oval of shallow checkering. Disassembly shows the bbl is numbered “163” and the slide is numbered “235” (assembly numbers). PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig finish with approx 70% thinned coverage. Comparable condition magazine & grips. Bright bore with sharp rifling & only minimal frosting. Functional manual mechanics, though the safety will not block or disengage the firing mechanism, i.e. the pistol will fire when placed on safe. One of the few early variation Schouboes to have ever been offered at auction. 43475-321 LMA103 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3647

*◊ SCARCE DANISH BERGMANN-BAYARD,”HAERENS RUSTKAMMER”, M1910/21 MILITARY PISTOL W/HOLSTER.

SN 785. Cal. 9mm. The Danes made very few Bergmann-Bayard M1910/21 “Haerens Rustkammer” pistols with production usually cited as 1300 units. As most texts mention production as starting with SN 901, this is a very early-if not a “pre-production”-example. Standard configuration and markings with the left bbl extension marked with a two line legend “HAERENS RUSTKAMMER/ 1910/21” The Haerens Rustkammer SN “RKV. 785” appears under the forward frame while the Danish inventory number “5627” is on the right side of the frame. Production year of 1924 is reflected by the “crown 24” markings on the right side of the barrel rib (just below the sight) and the right side of the receiver. Fitted with military replacement grips, each panel having two circles of impressed checkering, and each panel numbered “18”, a mismatch that is a commonly associated with these later grips. Original magazine that is numbered “732”. Accompanied by unmarked, russet-colored, military holster, without accessories, having a brass tipped snout and two belt loops. Although the securing strap is broken at the far stud hole, the separated segment remains with the holster. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very Good. Approximately 80-85% original rust blue, usual spotting and wear pattern, with the backstrap having been cleaned. Comparable condition grips. Dull bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Near excellent holster with strap separation as previously noted. Overall, a very desireable military Bergmann with entirely correct, difficult-to acquire, undated holster. 43475-146 WD C&R (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3648

*◊ PHENOMENAL M1906 ADLER PISTOL WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 1202. Cal. 7.25 mm. Exceptional Adler pistol with 3-1/4″ bbl having a fixed front sight. The fixed rear sight also acts as the charging handle for the top mounted jeweled bolt. The only markings on the left side of the pistol are the “F” & “S” safety detents. On the right side of the receiver is a 3-line legend “PATENT HAEUSSLER / ADLERWAFFENWERKE / ENGELBRECHT & WOLFF” along with a (Zella-Mehlis) Crown/Crown/U proof that appears on the same side of the bbl and bolt. Beautifully polished pistol whose major components are rust blued except for the in-the-white bolt and strawed safety lever, trigger, receiver screws and magazine release. Orig matching rust blued magazine. Beautiful hard rubber grips with deeply embossed logo surrounded by bordered checkering. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP. Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 98-99% rust blue with negligible sharp edge wear and freckling on front & backstrap. Comparable condition small parts, though slightly more fading on the strawed hammer & safety. Grips are crisp, showing virtually no wear, with the right panel having a barely discernible crack. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the best Adler pistols in existence. 43475-317 LMA89 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3649

*◊ UNIQUE ORMAN SELF-LOADING PISTOL, WITH CAST ALUMINUM FRAME, PATENT MODEL.

SN 4C. Cal. .45. Very unusual big bore single action semi-automatic pistol, patented by Orman in 1912 under British Patent No. 14746. 4-1/4″ bbl with fixed banded front sight & fixed rear sight. Pistol has no manufacturer markings. SN “4C” was applied to the left frame for purpose of importation. Crown/V London proofs are under the bbl, over the chamber, left side of bolt, and on left side of bolt housing. The two-lug bolt has a threaded shaft that rotates the bolt head for locking & unlocking and slide recoil is assisted by an accelerator lever pivoted on the left side of the barrel mounting block. Another unique feature relates to the cast aluminum used to make the housing for the bolt and frame, this being one of the earliest, if not the first, weapon (1912) to apply light metal technology to firearm manufacture. A rotating safety mounted to left frame, just behind the trigger guard, acts as a trigger block. A modified W&S .455 magazine, drilled with six indicator holes, releases at the butt. A thin guide, pinned to the left side, has a clawed top to retain the follower. Brown hard rubber grips, molded with coarse checkering, are each secured to the frame with two screws. PROVENANCE: Ex Dinely collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: The bbl, orig in-the-white, has oxidized to a near uniform brown that also covers the separately constructed barrel mounting/receiver. Bolt has lost much of its orig blue & cast aluminum parts, still with coarse mold markings, have oxidized to varying shades of grey. Most of the orig blue remains on the trigger & safety lever. Excellent grips showing only minor handling. Bright near mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. 43475-252 LMA112 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3650

EXTREMELY RARE EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL SCHULHOF REPEATING PISTOL.

SN 32. Cal. 8mm. Repeating pistols were the immediate predecessors to semiautomatic arms. All required a manual movement to chamber and discharge the cartridge. Sometimes, both actions were performed simultaneously. In most cases, upon manual release, a loading bar or lever would spring back to its original position. Schulhof was credited with having developed several types of repeating pistols in about 1884. This particular version has a 3.5″ bbl with a drift adjustable front and rear sight. There are no manufacturer markings. Serial number 32 was applied under the bbl and repeated on the lower surface of the receiver near its juncture. A finger loop lever under the receiver was used to close the bolt. Moving the finger ring to its final position, released the trigger fire the gun. A small nudge released the finger loop, allowing it to spring forward and eject the empty case. Loading was accomplished through the butt. It is estimated that Schulhof made fewer than 50 of these repeaters. Though awkward and cumbersome by today’s standards, repeater pistols were an important development and provided the foundation for more modern semiautomatic designs. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dinely Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Superbly restored pistol with lavish attention to preserving sharp edges and flat planes. The bbl, sights, takedown lever and bolt have been resurfaced and are in-the-white. The nickeled frame and sideplate have been brightly polished. Original grips with varnish appropriate to a 70% gun. Blunted checkering but no cracks or significant losses. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely rare and historically important repeater. 43475-266 LMA20 (4,500-8,500) – Lot 3651

VERY UNUSUAL BERGER REPEATING PISTOL.

SN 33. Cal. 7.5mm. The Berger repeating pistol, made in France, has a unique mechanism that involves a double set of hammers. Gun has a 5-1/4″ bbl and an overall length of 9-3/4″. A large, fixed front sight, made of copper, sits on the bbl overriding a tubular magazine that loads from the front. The only marking on this pistol is an oval logo on the front of the frame “MARIUS BERGER/33/BREVETTE S.G.D.G.” The finger loop trigger is well tensioned and the grips are of smooth, varnished wood. Pulling the trigger actuates the cartridge elevator while cocking both hammers. The forward hammer/breechblock, that carries the firing pin, falls first. The rearmost hammer immediately follows, striking the now-protruding firing pin. Relaxing the finger loop allows the trigger to spring back into position. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very little finish remains on this largely gray-brown gun with shallow etching on receiver and a replaced firing pin. Original grips, darkened from use, have superficial handling dings but no significant chips and no splits. Surprisingly bright bore with strong rifling and only mild frosting. Perfect manual function. An exceeding unusual repeater with double falling hammers for a single ignition! 43475-257 LMA39 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3652

*◊ EARLY M1905 MANNLICHER, FRENCH RETAILER MARKED, SPLIT SIDEPLATE LEGEND, WITH ARGENTINE HOLSTER.

SN 2202. Cal. 7.63 Mannlicher. Very attractive all orig M1905 Mannlicher with short toe frame. Bbl rib marked by the French retailer “MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D’ARMES ET CYCLES SAINT-ETIENNE”. Standard features include a 6-1/4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. Full SN is repeated on the left side of bbl and chamber. The 5-line sideplate legend is split into 2 portions. On the left side of the sideplate is “Md. 1905 / WAFFENFABRIK / STEYR”; the right side of the sideplate marked “SYSTEM / MANNLICHER”. The full SN is applied horizontally on the bottom of the sideplate, just forward of the serrations. Missing the extractor & firing pin assembly. Major parts are rust blued with the safety, hammer, trigger, and sideplate release remaining in the white. Grip screws are strawed. Removing the sideplate shows all matching small parts. Each of the grips is factory matched with a “02″. Included in a model-correct Argentine holster with shoulder strap. The securing strap is marked with the boxed initials “EAG” and inside the lid is an impressed Argentine crest. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95% orig rust blue with sharp edge wear and freckling. Small area of cleaning on right sideplate with most of freckling on front & backstrap. Small parts with oxidative toning & staining. Grips with orig varnish and deeply cut serrations. Bright bore with strong rifling & mild oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. The holster is in near excellent condition with minor handling wear. Shoulder strap, likely taken from a different example, shows considerable use with surface crazing. Very nice French retailer marked M1905, displaying well with the holster, that would be greatly improved by replacing the extractor and firing pin assembly. 43475-1001 LMA C&R (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3653

*◊ PROTOTYPE DREYSE M1910 ARMEEPISTOLE, SEMI-LOCKED BREECH, IN THE WHITE, 9MM PARABELLUM.

SN 7B. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Experimental 9MMP Dreyse, M1910 Armeepistole with semi-locked breech, with 5-1/2″ bbl having fixed front and rear sight. The gun is in the white and entirely unmarked except for “7B” that was applied to the left frame, just above the trigger guard cutout, for purpose of importation. The pistol has a semi-locked breech having a spring loaded wedge cam. To retract the slide, the checkered, levered slide extension must be raised against the tensioning spring on top of the slide, and then withdrawn. Recoil spring is very stiff as normal simple blow-back Armeepistols. Safety lever & operation are as per the standard pistols. Hard rubber grips have an encircled “RMF” (Rheinische Metallwaaren-& MaschinenFabrik) logo over bordered checkering. Missing magazine. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP. Ex Dinely collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: This in-the-white example, with noticeable machine marks, is mildly greyed and stained. Excellent grips with negligible wear. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely unusual gun; the cataloger is not aware of any finished examples. 43475-328 LMA94 (9,000-15,000) – Lot 3654

*◊ PROTOTYPE DREYSE M1910 ARMEEPISTOLE WITH FORWARD LOCKING BLOCK SERRATIONS.

SN 1484. Cal. 9mm. Although most M1910 9mm Parabellum Dreyse Armeepistols were blowbacks, this experimental example with forward locking block finger grip serrations was made as a semi-locked breech with a pivoting rocking wedge locking block over the chamber. Overall dimensions are as per the standard pistol with 5-1/2″ bbl having fixed front and rear sight. Left side of frame marked with 2-line address “Rheinische Metallwaaren-& Maschinenfabrik / ABT. SOMMERDA.” Stacked Crown N proofs are on the slide, bbl housing and frame. “DREYSE” is on the right side of the frame. Major parts of the pistol are blued excepting the pins that have toned to grey. Molded hard rubber grips have an encircled “RMF” logo over bordered checkering. Unnumbered magazine with a flat base. Disassembly shows all matching numbers. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Old restoration with subsequent wear to sharp edges and front and backstrap, now with at least 95% coverage. Near excellent orig grips with hairline cracks on each panel behind screwhead/escutcheon. Correct magazine refinished with salt blue. Bright bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Consignor cites it is one of two known; extraordinarily rare in any condition. 43475-327 LMA79 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3655

*◊ SUPERB ITALIAN M1910 GLISENTI MILITARY PISTOL WITH TOOL.

SN E1963. Cal. 9mm. M1910 Glisenti with 3-3/4″ bbl having a fixed front and rear sight. Top of the receiver is marked with the intertwined “MTB” logo. The full SN with suffix appears on the right side of the receiver and forward frame whose right side is additionally marked with an encircled “TM” and a separately encircled crown/FAB/1910. Front of frame is fitted with a grip safety. Chromed trigger. Magazine release is mounted at the bottom of the left grip. Magazine is chrome plated with an open body marked with an encircled “TM” on bottom of the left side. Plunger that secures serrated sideplate release nut remains depressed, likely from congealed grease. Removal of internally jeweled sideplate shows all matching small parts including both grip panels. Also present is the rarely encountered takedown tool. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Over 99% bright orig blue with only the most minimal sharp edge wear and fading of grip safety. Minimal oxidation on rear of the bolt and virtually no wear on rotating safety. Hard rubber grip panels with sharply impressed checkering showing negligible handling. Near excellent orig magazine with considerable congealed grease. Mirror bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the best Glisentis extant. 43475-326 LMA C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3656

Revised: 10/2/2015

Important Note: The slot in the stock is not factory but was added after production of the gun.

*◊ PAIR OF FN GP-35 NAZI HIGH POWERS: ONE WITH LATE TANGENT SIGHT, THE OTHER WITH FIXED SIGHT, EACH WITH HOLSTER.

SN 109884 & 32930a. 1) Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Tangent sight Nazi High Power with 4-3/4″ bbl having drift adjustable front sight and slip-in tangent sight, fully graduated from 50-500. The left side of the slide marked with the usual 2-line FN address above the smaller legend referencing Browning’s patent. Full SN appears on the right side of the chamber where exposed in the ejection port, on the slide immediately below, and on the right side of the frame. Nazi acceptance markings that include eagle/WaA140 are on the left side of the slide and frame. An additional acceptance appears on the left side of the bbl hood. The backstrap is slotted to accept the shoulder stock. Correct unnumbered checkered panels with plain border. Unmarked magazine with aluminum follower and split tail base. Accompanied by chocolate brown military holster marked “CLGXX” under the retaining strap. 2) Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Late war Nazi High Power with 4-3/4″ bbl having fixed front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. Slide address and markings are identical to the previous gun, though this one is also British proofed with crown/BNP appearing at the rear of the right slide, right frame, and exposed portion of the bbl hood that has been additionally stamped with the British proofing “9MMP/9.5 TONS/ETC”. Correct unnumbered checkered panels with plain border. Unmarked magazine with aluminum follower and split tail base. Accompanied by a brown pigskin holster whose obverse surface is marked “jkh-43”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Approx 75% orig blue with expected wear in areas of contact, particularly the front strap that has largely transitioned to a grey/brown. Grips in better condition retaining most orig varnish with minimal oil staining & handling dings. Excellent unmarked magazine that would be correct for a very late war or early post war pistol. Mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Near excellent holster with early mildewing and intact stitching. 2) Approx 85% orig blue with scattered freckling and expected wear in areas of contact, particularly the frontstrap. Better condition wood grips with sharply checkered surface and minimal handling marks. Oil staining and losses minimal. Near excellent condition magazine. Mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. VG-excellent holster with intact stitching. 43475-199, 43475-200, LMA C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3657

*◊ MAUSER P38 WITH SHORT BARREL.

SN 4561z. Cal. 9mm. Mauser P38 made in 1944, with a short 3-1/16″ bbl. Sometimes referenced as the “Gestapo” model. Other features as per usual production. Front sight is drift adjustable and the rear sight is fixed. Left side of slide marked “P38/byf 44” followed by the SN. Right side of the slide is marked with the triad of Mauser acceptances that includes a double Eagle/WaA135 that is repeated on the right side of the matching locking block. Full SN and another WaA135 is on the left side of the frame. Dark chocolate Bakelite grips. Mag is marked “jvd” on the left and “P38/U” on the right with an unmarked base. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly 95% orig condition with a barely discernible interface between the bbl band and bbl. Consignor states that barrel/foresight band interface has been X-ray, fluorescent dye penetrant and ultrasonic crack tested to establish that the barrel/foresight band is a solid monolithic component, not an aftermarket assembly. Muzzle crown has oxidation appropriate to balance of pistol. Slide and safety have sharp edge wear and there is mild thinning of frontstrap. Excellent orig grips. Comparable condition mag wall with a dented and oxidized floorplate. 43475-398 LMA45 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3658

*◊ WALTHER P38 THIRD SUBVARIATION ZERO SERIES.

SN 07507. 4.9″ 9mm bbl. Standard extractor. Round firing pin. “WALTHER” banner, “P.38”, and SN “07507” marked on left side of slide. Early high polish Walther blue. All numbered parts are matching and have Eagle/359 proofs. Orig wide border checkered black plastic grips. “jvd” marked “WaA706” proofed “P38” magazine that is unnumbered. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% orig blue. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with very little wear. Magazine is very good retaining about 90% orig blue. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-414 BWS110 (3,000-4,250) – Lot 3659

*◊ BEAUTIFUL FACTORY OAK LEAF ENGRAVED WALTHER PP.

SN 162755P. 4″ 7.65mm (32 ACP) bbl. “WALTHER” banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur.) / Walther’s Patent Cal. 7.65m/m” and “Mod. PP” on left side of slide. Eagle/N is visible on the bbl through the ejector port. Factory oak leaf pattern engraving covering about 85% of exterior surface including right and left sides of frame and slide, front and rear gripstraps, trigger, and safety lever. Checkered black plastic grips with Walther Banner and boarder. Proper magazine with Walther Banner on body and black plastic extension. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% orig blue. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are near mint with sharp checkering. Magazine is excellent with 90% blue and a small crack in plastic extension. Mechanics are excellent. 43475-387 BWS126 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3660

*◊ WALTHER PP WITH EXTENDED DOUBLE PROOFED BARREL.

SN 292326P. Cal. 7.65mm. Very unusual Walther PP with a 5″ bbl that was proofed Crown/N and Eagle/N on the right side near the muzzle, likely an overrun bbl from the special group of Swiss target pistols that were made with a long slide. The later assembly would explain the second Eagle/N proof. The other features are standard to its period of production. Left side of slide is marked with Walther banner followed by 2-line Walther address and “Mod PP”. Right side of the exposed bbl shroud and the slide are proofed with Eagle/N. The full SN is marked on right side of slide and repeated on right side of frame. Later mag with a phosphated body marked with Walther banner/PP 7.65mm on the left side and a blued floorplate. Standard black plastic Walther banner grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approximately 97% orig finish with minimal handling wear and flecks of brown discoloration on each side of the slide. Slight thinning of the front and backstraps. Comparable condition mag. Excellent grips without chips or losses. Mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-370 LMA44 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3661

*◊ COLLECTOR’S GROUP OF WALTHER PP PISTOLS AND CONVERSION KIT.

SN 313427P & 344447P. 1) Cal. 7.65mm. Walther PP, Wartime Commercial, in factory box. Late wartime commercial PP with milled finish. Slide with fixed front sight and drift adjustable rear. Left side marked with Walther banner followed by usual 2-line address and the notation “Mod PP”. The right side of the slide and frame are marked with SN “313427P”. Eagle/N proofing appears on the right side of the bbl, where exposed in the ejection port, and immediately below on the slide. British proofs added on the right side of the slide, tang, and the exposed bbl hood as reflected by “7.65MM/12 TONS/ETC”. Fitted with standard black plastic checkered panels, each bearing the word Walther in a banner. Late war magazine, left side marked with the Walther banner, fitted to a black plastic finger extension. Sold in orig shipping box whose lid was impressed with a picture of a gold Walther PP along with the notation “PP” model and Walther logo. No end label or accessories. 2) Cal. 7.65mm. Walther PP, late war police pistol, marked on left frame with eagle/C. All markings and features are identical to pistol #1 except that this one is police marked on left frame, a non-factory lanyard ring has been installed on left side and there are no British proofs. In addition to the Walther banner, this magazine is also marked “PP 7.65mm”. 3) Walther 4mm sub-caliber conversion kit in black factory box whose cover is marked with a gold Walther banner and red/tan sticker denoting use for the PP. Inside box are three compartments: one contains six cartridge inserts, second is for the sub-caliber bbl and locking nut, third is for the ejector and cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Approx 95% salt blue with thinning on the right slide where it was touched up. Front and backstrap are also thinned. Excellent grips with sharp checkering. No splits or losses. Magazine & finger extension are excellent condition. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 2) Approx 98% crisp orig blue with no suggestion of touchup or enhancement. Slight muzzle wear and scattering of small handling marks as one would expect in a gun that has been carried. Excellent grips and magazine. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. 3) Conversion kit in very good condition with slight fraying at edges. All internal components in VG-excellent condition. No instruction sheet. 43475-229, 43475-380, 43475-392, LMA C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3662

*◊ HIGH CONDITION WALTHER M1936 OLYMPIA, FULL COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY, TOOL, HOLSTER.

SN 7645. Cal. .22 LR. Standard production M1936 Olympia Match pistol, salt blued, with 7-1/2″ (175mm) bbl, single action design with push button magazine release. Vertically adjustable front sight on a shallow serrated ramp with screw fixation. Rear sight is screw adjustable horizontally. Left side of the slide marked with the Walther banner followed by the usual 2-line Walther address and the model denomination “Olympia-Pistole”. Right side of the slide marked “CAL. 22 long rifle” as applied for export. Crown/N markings on right side of bbl & adjacent frame boss. The only markings on the frame are the safety detents “S/F” & SN “7645” applied to left tang. 2-pc wood grips, each secured with 2 screws, with shallow thumb rest on left panel & paneled, bordered checkering. Magazine with wood base extension marked with matching number “645”. Pistol is fitted with a full set of black anodized counterweights that attach to the muzzle & the forward frame. Weights are all marked “76” on left side and all securing square-head bolts are present. Complete with special key to manipulate the square-head bolts & a large black unmarked holster with a thin buckle strap to secure the lid and 2 belt loops. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Exemplary 98-99% orig salt blue, no discernible thinning on & slight discoloration in areas of contact. Small chip missing from bottom of right panel at point of magazine insertion. Excellent condition magazine & wood base. Same high condition applies to set of weights & key. Near excellent condition holster with age related scuffing. All stitching intact. One of the better Olympia pistols with a full set of weights to be offered at auction. 43475-801 LMA (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3663

RARE PAIR OF WALTHER PP AND PPK PARTY LEADER HOLSTERS.

Brown leather Walther PP and PPK leader holsters. Both are marked “D.R.G.M.” above Akah crossed rifles logo under stitched up-strap. Large Party Leader eagles embossed on flaps. PP holster has “P.P.” in black ink on inside flap. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, with normal wear on edges and corners. Some polishing on both holsters and exterior stitching. Minor cracking on closure straps and flap creases. 43475-1080 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3664

EXTREMELY RARE WALTHER ARMEE PISTOL COLOR WALL CHART.

SN NA. 23″ l x 31″ w. “Unterrichtstafelüber Die Armeepistole “Walther” – Kaliber 9 mm” at top. Color images of Walther A-P with slide in three different positions and also cut-away image of complete gun. Parts breakdown in middle and color graphics of firing and safety mechanism at bottom. Dated 1936. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good with tape repairs to tears across top and down middle. Minor tears on edges are reinforced with clear tape. Discoloration stain on upper left. Minor pieces missing on upper right and upper left. 43475-1109 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3665

SET OF THREE RARE WALTHER COMMERCIAL P-38 PISTOL COLOR WALL CHARTS.

SN NA. 46″ x 33″ each. Rolled metal framing bars at top & bottom appear to be orig. “Tafel 1″ über die Walther=Pistole Modell P-38″ at upper left of each poster, numbered 1, 2, & 3. Chart 1 shows Walther banner P-38 at top. Bottom shows gun disassembled. Chart 2 shows color cut-away images. Top image shows bullet in chamber with slide closed. Bottom image shows slide open with brass being ejected. Chart 3 shows close-ups of hammer & trigger/safety mechanism. Backs are marked and numbered 1,2 & 3. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good with some discoloration from age. Chart 1 has approximate 6″ tear across upper right corner and a few mold spots at upper left. Chart 2 has an approximate 5” tear on bottom. Chart 3 has some mold spots at top and three small tears on left side. All have minor tears on edges and corners. 43475-1111 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3666

*◊ POLISH RADOM WITH IMPORTANT COLLECTIBLE ACCESSORIES.

SN D2102. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. All matching Type I Polish Radom VIS-35 with thumb safety and slotted frame. Slide with fixed front and drift adjustable rear sight. Left side of slide with usual single-line address over the “P.35(p)” notation. Full SN “D2102” marked on right side of frame and repeated under the slide, on the ejector and on the left side of the bbl lug (102). Standard Waffenamt eagle/WaA77 acceptance on left side of slide and frame; eagle/623 double stamped on left side of bbl lug. After the war, the gun was sent to England, explaining the British proofs on the exposed portion of the bbl hood along with the right side of the slide and frame. Orig black bakelite grips: left side with FB logo, right side with VIS notation. Orig magazine marked with an eagle/139 on the toe. Complete with correct brown holster, clearly marked in green ink “P35” and dated “1941”. The best part of this group involves the Polish Eagle accessories and includes shoulder stock as made up by Thomas B. Nelson many years ago from orig plans. This is an extremely high-quality holster stock made to contain the gun plus two spare magazines. When used as a carbine, the slotted gun may be attached to the front of the stock & locked in place by rotating the checkered wing nut clockwise. There is also an orig Polish Eagle holster inked illegibly inside the flap. Compartmentalized for two spare magazines (not included) and an orig brass cleaning rod whose lower shaft is marked “C” within a triangle along with an oval containing “G2”. Complete with an orig shoulder strap! PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol has approx 98% orig blue with sharp edge wear and a few areas of mild thinning, most noticeably on the lower housing around the stock slot. Excellent condition grips without splits and only a few minor handling marks. Same exemplary condition applies to the magazine. Bright bore with strong rifling but mild corrosion. Perfect manual mechanics. Polish Eagle shoulder stock is in virtually “new” condition with only a few tiny scratches on the hinge and negligible marks on the wood. There are no scratches to suggest that the lug was ever inserted into a pistol. The outside of the Polish Eagle holster is darkly stained, though the leather remains supple with minimal crazing. Stitching appears orig without repair. Same general condition applies to the shoulder strap. Excellent orig cleaning rod with generous verdigris. An excellent pistol coupled with an outstanding assortment of rare accessories. 43475-195 LMA C&R (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3667

*◊ NAZI PISTOLS MADE IN SPAIN: STAR B, ASTRA M600, ASTRA M400.

SN 244294, 9472, 95172. 1) Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Nazi procurement Star Model B with left slide marking “F.Patr08” followed by the usual 2-line Star address. The Eibar proofing triad that includes the N year code, was applied to the left frame. With the automatic pistol proof reappearing on the left side of the slide behind the serrations and the right side of the exposed bbl hood that is also marked “CAL.08.”. Waffenamt acceptance eagle/WaAD20 appearing on the right tang. Lanyard stud missing ring. Bottom of frame marked with “B” and SN “244294”. Fitted with wood checkered grips with prominent diamonds around the screws and border. Standard Star magazine marked “STAR” on floorplate. 2) Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Astra M600, one of approx 10,000 such pistols procured by the Nazis. Standard 5-1/2″ bbl with slide having fixed front & rear sight. Top of slide with split 2-line “UNCETA Y COMPANIA S.A./GUERNICA SPAIN” legend. Circular Astra logo on forward slide. The left tang is marked with Eibar proofing triad with the automatic pistol proof repeated on the rear of the left slide and on the right side of the bbl where exposed in the ejection port. This portion of the bbl is also marked “PIST.PATR.08.” The SN appears on the right side of the slide, right tang and internally under the chamber. Adjacent to the SN on the frame is a double stamped eagle/WaAD20 acceptance. Fitted with uniformly checkered wood grips that are unmarked. Correct Astra magazine whose base was armorer matched “9472” followed by “1”. 3) Cal. 9mm Largo. Astra supplied 6000 Model 400 pistols to the Nazi military in the serial range 92,851 – 98,850. This pistol, SN “95172”, falls in the middle of that range. As per standard production guns, it has a 6″ bbl and a slide with fixed front & rear sight. The front of the slide is marked with Astra U/C logo while the rear of the slide has the usual 4-line Astra address that includes the model designation. The back end of the slide has been drilled to accept a slotted screw, presumably to allow removal of the firing pin. The Eibar proofing triad including the “M” year code was applied to the left tang with the automatic pistol proof having been applied to the left side of the slide and the right side of the bbl where visible in the ejection port. Additional markings are on the bbl include the caliber “9M/M&38” along with the full SN that is repeated on the right side of the slide and the right tang. Safety and trigger are in-the-white and fitted with fully checkered grip panels. Unnumbered Astra magazine with the Astra “E/U” logo on the floorplate. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Approx 40% blue, largely in protected areas, the balance having transitioned to a brown/grey. Same general condition applied to grips that are discolored. Small chips missing from left panel and both have splits near lower screw. VG-excellent magazine. Bright bore with scattered oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. 2) Approx 95% redip blue. Although external appearance is excellent, extractor has been salt blued as are internal surfaces of slide and frame. Excellent condition grips with sharp checkering and minimal losses. Comparable condition magazine. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 3) Approx 65-70% high polish reblue with freckling and thinning in areas of usual contact. Grips are in slightly better condition though checkering, particularly on the right panel, is blunted. VG condition magazine with orig finish. Slightly dulled bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 43475-203, 43475-204, 43475-205, LMA C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3668

*◊ SIG P210-1, EARLY COMMERCIAL, IN SHIPPING BOX.

SN P67082. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Relatively early commercial P210 with matte finished slide and frame. Standard 5″ bbl with drift adjustable front & rear sights. P prefix SN applied to left side of slide and frame in addition to right side of the bbl in the ejection port, which also shows the encircled SIG logo and references the caliber “9 Para”. The primary encircled SIG logo is on the center of the left slide and the usual proof after the SN on left frame. Safety detents marked with “S” (white) and “F” (red). Disassembly shows a fully matching hammer group. Fitted with 2-pc checkered black plastic panels. Correct unnumbered magazine having a matte finish body and blued floorplate. Accompanied by blue cardboard shipping box marked in upper left corner with gold SIG logo, lined in foam, containing a black plastic magazine loader. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 99% matte finish with faint sharp edge wear and a few very superficial mars. Two holes have been drilled through lower trigger guard, presumably to act as a trigger stop. Near new grips and comparable condition magazine. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Shipping box very good with handling marks, small separations and tears. The foam liner has discolored and has begun to crumble. Loading tool near new. 43475-336 LMA C&R (1,500-2,250) – Lot 3669

RARE GROUP OF EIGHT LUFTWAFFE THUERMANN PATENT DROPPING HOLSTERS.

8 different dropping holsters including; 5 that are for the FN model 1922. Two of these are pressed paper. 2 holsters are for P37MS, 1 is for Walther PP. A variety of colors and markings in orig configuration. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining orig dye and stitching colors. Normal wear on sharp edges and corners, cracking on creases. 43475-1087 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3674

RARE PAIR OF BEAUTIFUL TAN PORTUGUESE M943 HOLSTERS.

Two tan leather Portuguese M943 holsters with brass loop closures that appear to never have been issued. One has orig takedown tool, parkerized loop cleaning rod, black plastic bottom fxo magazine and leather lanyard. Holster with accessories is pictured on pg 1199 in The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, both holsters retain orig pale color on leather and stitching, some darkening from age and very minor wear on the edges and corners. Brass has copper patina and some verdigris. Rod and takedown tool have little wear, mag body has light pitting with plastic bottom that is worn and chipped. Lanyard appears unused and has dry surface flaking. 43475-1088 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3675

RARE SWISS SCHMIDT PATTERN HOLSTER/STOCK FOR M1882 REVOLVER.

Black leather holster/stock with metal lug and internal reinforcements. Serrated metal button for detachment. Leather flap with brass stud closure bearing stamped circular cartouche “R SCHMIDT LT-COL BERN” around Swiss Cross. Orig carry strap with buckle is stitched on back. Proper configuration Swiss model 1882 revolver fits inside and attaches to lug. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good, worn overall with flaking on edges and sharped corners light scuffs and cracks throughout, straps retain little orig finish. Brass flap closure stud is partially covered in verdigris. 43475-1075 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3676

RARE DOUBLE BARREL NAVY SIGNAL PISTOL MODEL 1889.

SN 365. 4″ tipping bbls, 27 mm. SN under bbls. Pull out latch below. Arsenalwerkestatte Wilhelmshaven (AWW) pattern of brass construction with steel serrated hammers and trigger. Walnut grips. Plain muzzles. No makers mark. Only about 1000 made. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Brass has appropriate patina with minor nicks and dings. Hammers and trigger retain 50% blue with light pitting overall. Grips have minor wear with a small gouge on the right. Bores have light wear. Mechanics are fine. 43475-474 BWS (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3677

RARE VENDITTI COPY OF A VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN NSN. Cal. approximately 10mm Centerfire (a very short caseless bullet/cartridge having the powder and primer contained in the base of the lead bullet). Italian copy of a Navy sized Volcanic pistol with 6-7/8″ oct bbl that has integral magazine with steel follower and loading sleeve like a Volcanic with pinched post front sight and fixed rear sight in top flat of receiver. Top flat of bbl has the left hand address “VENDITTI E CI LANCUSI” with a crown over shield in the middle. Frame of the pistol and elongated bag shaped grip are of brass with steel sideplates. Grip frame has a lanyard stud & ring. Lever & carrier are very similar to a Volcanic. Sideplates, front side flats of receiver, top of receiver, top flat of bbl and backstrap are all very nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with nice shading. Mounted with 2-pc walnut grips with checkered center panels and steel escutcheons. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Loading sleeve retains about 75% thin orig blue with a couple of small spots of pitting on right side; bbl, magazine & sideplates are gray metal patina; frame, front & backstraps are a very dark brass patina; hammer is a silver patina and lever a dark patina. Grips are sound showing heavy wear and a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 43475-270 JR388 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3681

MAGNIFICENT CASED PAIR OF DREYSE NEEDLEFIRE UNDERLEVER DUELLING PATTERN PISTOLS.

SN 21372, 21374. Cal. 9.5mm. Superb pair of matching, nearly new Dreyse needlefire pistols with 7.5″ bbls and an overall length of 14.25″ The front sight is drift adjustable; screw fixation allows the rear sight to be more precisely adjusted. The top of the barrel is marked “F.v. DREYSE SOMMERDA”. A light scroll adorns the receiver behind the sight, the backstrap, the grip cap, the underlever and trigger guard. The bbl and receiver are blued. The other metal parts were generally left in the white, or possibly case hardened, for their tone is a very attractive and uniform grey, that highlights the engraving. In keeping with the high-art profile of these guns, every screw head has been engraved. The screw securing the underlever anchor in the forend is fire blued, as is the flat spring on the right side of the barrel and the lanyard at the base of each grip cap. The extractor, mounted on the left side of the barrel, is strawed. To open the breech, the underlever is disengaged from its retaining station and rotated counter clockwise. This action moves the barrel forward, while keeping the extractor in place, cocks the firing pin, then swings the barrel counterclockwise to expose the chamber. On the metal projection in the forend, now uncovered by the bbl, is marked “Med :Patr/ 9.5mm2/24 Pulv.” Opened in this manner, a matching serial number is evident under the barrel, just beyond the forend, and repeated on the inner surface of the underlever. To remove the color case hardened bolt, one simply needs to depress the checkered spring at its rear and retract, pulling the trigger to free the bolt from the receiver. As expected, wear to this area is negligible. The guns are finished with densely grained walnut stocks, finely checkered in a broad area on each side of the grip. The pair of guns come in a nicely fitted oak case, with a brass handle in the center of the lid, brass fittings, that is secured with a centrally keyed lock. The case is lined with dark green felt and compartmentalized for the pair of pistols, and an equally ornate brass tipped cleaning rod. There are also two smaller lidded compartments. One holds some cleaning cloths, the other a pair of oil droppers. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: The pair of pistols is truly superb. #21372 has a small pressure dent on the left side of the stock above the trigger and two similar size dents on the right side: one above the trigger, the other near the front of the forend. A few diamonds are missing from the right side of the checkering. #21374 has some minor spotting of the fire blued bbl spring and a few scattered handling dings. Neither gun has any appreciable use-related wear. Bores are mirror-bright with sharp rifling. Comparable condition cleaning rod. The lid of the case has a longitudinal crack that runs near the center but does not affect its utility. A second crack, 4″ long, runs along the back on the right side. The felt is well kept, showing only a few scuffs at the usual pressure points and minimal staining. Overall, a stunning set of early Dreyse, needlefire, underlever pistols. 43475-124 LMA111 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3682

RARE UNKNOWN HANNOVERIAN 14MM NEEDLEFIRE RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. .14 mm. 32″ rnd bbl with oct chamber. Adjustable rear sight. Oct receiver. No visible markings or numbers. Walnut stock does not appear to have markings or numbers. Sling swivels mounted on bbl band and near toe on stock. Orig cleaning rod is missing. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, metal is in the white with a proper patina and areas of minor corrosion. Wood is excellent with few dings and dents. Bore has light wear. Mechanics are fine. 43475-1032 BWS (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3684

UNIQUE ERFURT GEW 71/84 BELGIAN TRIALS CONVERSION.

SN 7905. Cal. 7 MM. 24″ shortened rnd bbl with oct chamber. Adjustable rear sight. Crown/”ERFURT” above chamber. Imperial proofs on right of chamber, and Crown/”F.W” on left. 1906 on right receiver. Liege proofed. Walnut stock. Bbl and magazine tube have been shortened for Belgian trials. Numbers on receiver, front sight band, and bolt assembly are matching. Numbers on rear sight band, trigger guard, and buttplate match each other, but do not match other parts. Bbl has a different non-matching number. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 98% finish from when gun was converted. Blue is worn above chamber. Bore has light wear. Wood has very little wear, and there is an approximate 1″ x 1/2″ repair above trigger guard. Mechanics are fine. 43475-1016 BWS (2,000-3,500) – Lot 3699

PHENOMENAL MAUSER MODEL 91 TURKISH CARBINE PROTOTYPE, SN 2.

SN 2. Cal. 7.65mm. Turkish Carbine with 18-1/2″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight within nosecap bbl band with protective ears. Unmarked ladder rear sight with secondary flip-up sight, center bbl band with side mounted swivel. Unmarked Mauser receiver with small deactivating hole drilled into top of bbl ahead of receiver. In-the-white bolt with single pair of forward locking lugs and short C96 type extractor. Checkered 2-position winged safety. Fixed magazine housing. Nicely figured walnut stock fitted with in-the-white buttplate secured with two fire blued screws. Crescent moon markings on extractor, fire blued bolt release, follower, bolt, safety, floorplate and bottom of magazine. SN “2” appears on striker head and back of safety. The magazine cover and trigger plate, both factory refurbished, are also SN “2”. Inspector markings on stock, just below trigger guard assembly, and on top of the buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ex Mauser Oberndorf Collection. Ex Alfons Mauser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Phenomenal 98% bright rust blue with comparable condition fire blued small parts. Stock retains virtually all orig varnish with only the most minimal handling marks. Even the in-the-white buttplate has only minimal discoloration. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An extraordinarily high condition Mauser prototype whose condition substantiates the consignor’s claim that the rifle had previously been in the Mauser Oberndorf Collection. 43475-1017 LMA (6,500-9,500) – Lot 3703

DWM 7MM M1893 EXPERIMENTAL/PROTOTYPE RIFLE.

SN 10. Cal. 7mm. Very rare DWM Model 1893 trials rifle with prototype flip-up combination front sight/muzzle cover. Left side receiver marked “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONS FABRIKEN, BERLIN.”. No SN on receiver, trigger guard marked “78” and floorplate marked “21”. Bolt in the white and rough, unmarked and unnumbered. Remainder of metal parts are blued with black enamel overspray with some decorative factory embossing on top and sides. Two-position rear flip-up sight. Has unique combination bayonet lug/endcap/muzzle cover/automatic front sight which was ultimately not adopted for general production, the muzzle cover pivoting up through 90 degrees as first pressure on the trigger is taken up to present the barleycorn foresight for aiming, while allowing the bore to be protected from dust and sand at all other times. Full walnut stock has decorative checkering at the wrist. Unique piece that would be a centerpiece in any Mauser collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good. Bore is dark, strong rifling and grooves; should clean up. Stock has one filled hole on the bottom (prior old swing swivel), and few scratches and dings. Small chip near in handguard near front muzzle. 43475-841 DW57 (1,750-3,750) – Lot 3704

EXTREMELY RARE SWISS SIG MONDRAGON MODEL 1894 “MARCHING FIRE” RIFLE.

SN 98. Cal. 5.22mm. 29-1/2″ round bbl, blue finish, walnut stocks. The Type IIA Mondragon is an extremely rare rifle with a straight pull bolt that was made by SIG of Switzerland to the advanced concepts of Gen. Manuel Mondragon of the Mexican Army. It was developed to fire a unique small caliber high velocity cartridge using an “en bloc” clip loading type magazine as later implemented in the Garand. The unique “piston” cartridge for this rifle incorporated a cartridge case with internal case diameter washer (piston) attached to the base of the small (5.2 mm dia) bullet which was used to transmit the initial gas impulse to the bullet over the initial bullet/piston travel of ca. 20 mm before the piston/bullet assembly separated as the piston washer impacted the inside of the shoulder of the cartridge case. The bolt has three separate sets of locking lugs: one set is around front of the bolt body, a second set is at the rear of the bolt body, the third set is around the cocking knob assembly. More interesting is the 3-position selector switch mounted on the right side, just above the trigger, marked “A” (safe), “L” (normal fire position),”R” (rapid fire). The idea was to be able to fire the gun by pulling the trigger normally or fire by simply driving the bolt forward (not touching the trigger). Most of the quick firing was to be done while advancing, hence the “marching fire” appellation for this rifle. The rifle has a 2-pc stock with a machined receiver and a very intricately designed bolt. The fore-end is a single piece of wood that wraps around the bbl, much in the manner of a Mannlicher M1897/03 Carbine. The forward bbl band & lug are reminiscent of a Swiss K31. In the center of the forend is a rotating sling swivel. The rear sight is graduated from 6-20 and has a flip-up option for 400 meters. SN “98” appears at the rear of the bbl, left side of the receiver, on the follower and on the bolt handle. On the rear tang is the manufacturer identification: “FAB.D’ARMES/NEUHAUSEN”. The buttstock is fitted with a single sling swivel and a metal buttplate. Although very few of these rifles were made, the prospect of marching rapid fire was a novel consideration and laid the groundwork to explore automatic loading selective fire. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near excellent with approx 95% orig rust blue finish showing speckling and fine patina as one would expect in an experimental/military gun of this vintage. The sides of the rifle present extremely well with much of the patina confined to the in-the-white bolt assembly and the bottom of the magazine well. Wood retains a commensurate amount of orig varnish with some flaking near bottom of buttstock and scattering of handling dings as one might expect after over 100 years. Bore is dark with seemingly sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extraordinarily rare rifle by any standard and one that could easily be the centerpiece of an advanced collection. 43475-922 LMA (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3705

*◊ IMPORTANT VERY RARE/UNIQUE MAUSER CONSTRUKTION 02 PROTOTYPE SELF-LOADING RIFLE.

SN 15. Historically significant Mauser Construktion 02 Prototype Self-Loading Rifle, serial number 15. Paul Mauser’s only real disappointment was his inability to develop a practical self-loading rifle. In fact, he spent most of the latter part of his life working almost solely on the issue, and developed or had a hand in developing some seventeen different designs and variations. Mauser rejected tapping gas from the barrel and due to patent fights with Georg Luger, the toggle action as well. He thus focused on the short and then the long-recoil principle in which the barrel slid back and forth. His early efforts were with the short recoil/transverse flap lock C98 (Construktion 1898) rifle produced for the GPK (Gewehr Prüfungs Kommission, or Rifle Testing Commission) small caliber trials in which these rifles were unsuccessful, and in 1901 he even lost an eye test firing one of the examples. The Construcktion 02 was patented in 1902, and represented the fourth of his many concepts. This prototype now utilized a long-recoil action with a rotating bolt, a safer operating system since the locked bolt and barrel recoiled together over the entire action length before opening. It could function as either a semi-automatic or a bolt action repeater. To chamber a round, the bolt handle was unlocked and the entire mechanism, including the barrel brought rearward and released to latch the bolt to the rear while the barrel returned to the firing position in front of the magazine. As the barrel arrived forwards, it tripped a latching bar to release the bolt, which then flew forward to strip a cartridge from the internal magazine. Once the bolt handle was locked, the weapon operated as a semi automatic. Mauser presented examples of the C 02 to the GPK (Gewehr Prüfungs Kommission, or Rifle Testing Commission) in Spandau for trials in 1902-1903. Unfortunately, problems with extraction and ejection were common. Mauser attempted to solve this by using greased ammunition, which military authorities rejected. This C 02 was one of the samples Paul Mauser submitted to the GPK, and originally manufactured as a full stocked military rifle. The barrel is “S” bore (0.323”) which was exclusively used by the German Army at the turn of the last century when this rifle was produced. While mechanically original and complete apart from the original military muzzle/bayonet support collar, it was restocked in sporter configuration sometime after the trials. Sporter-style front and flip up rear sights were also added. An amazing find in any condition, this is a singular opportunity to own a step in self-loading rifle history- a weapon that was conceived, handled and fired by Paul Mauser himself and possibly the only known example that still exists. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal retaining ca. 95% of its original bluing. Slight freckling to safety leaf spring, and few scratches and scattered handling marks. Beautiful light hardwood stock is very fine, with checkering at wrist and a few minor scratches and spotting that does not detract. Bore shows strong lands and grooves. 43475-943 DW2 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3706

MAUSER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PROTOTYPE RIFLE ACTION, MADE FOR MAXIMILAN J. OCHES, IN COLN, EHRENFELD.

SN NSN. Unique pneumatic semi-automatic rifle action made by Mauser on behalf of U.S. citizen Maximilan J. Oches, then a resident of Cleveland OH, 1916, for patent purposes. Unmarked 18″ bbl with no sights having a compressed air actuation extension centered 4-3/4″ forward of the receiver that is marked on top with the single line address “MAUSER-WAFFENFABRIK, G.m.b.H. COLN: EHRENFELD”. At the back of the receiver is a screwed-on cap. The pneumatic mechanism functions via a long operating rod housed in a separate in-the-white tube below the bbl and chamber. When the bolt is fully closed it may be locked in place by rotating the knurled forward extension of the operating rod counterclockwise. Rotating the housing clockwise exposes a red dotted indicator over the bolt, indicative of the fire ready status. After the bolt and operating rod are pushed fully to the rear the pneumatic effect can be appreciated as the parts cycle forward, nearly halfway to battery. This mechanism is for patent purposes only, as a trigger mechanism has not been implemented, despite the attached trigger guard. Plain wood stock without checkering or varnish and smooth metal buttplate. PROVENANCE: Previously part of the factory collection of the Mauser Coln (Koln – Cologne) Ehrenfeld plant founded by Alfons Mauser (son of Wilhelm Mauser) to manufacture pressed steel wares prior to WWI but which collaborated with Mauser Oberndorf in munitions production during WWI. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 85-90% with fading on the bbl and touchup over the receiver and trigger guard. The in-the-white tubing that houses the operating rod with only minimal oxidative changes. Stock has minimal oil staining and only a few superficial handling dings. A unique prototype mechanism made by Mauser and previously unknown to this cataloger. 43475-1021 LMA (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3707

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE GEORG LUGER MODEL 1892/6 RIFLE BARRELED ACTION.

SN 356. Cal. 7.92mm. Perhaps a once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain an example of the rare “System Luger” 1892/6 rifle. This example, made up as a short Stutzen sporter style barreled action is marked on top receiver “Deutsche Waffen- Und Munitions Fabriken Berlin”, and on left with the weapon’s serial number and SYSTEM “LUGER”. Georg Luger’s personal “GL” monograms appear on the receiver and many small parts to identify Luger’s patented features. The system incorporates several Luger patented ideas & novel features to include a flip down magazine door for ammunition clip release, unique bolt release, double set triggers & checkered spoon bolt handle. This gun and its related patents are featured on pp. 40, 1646-7 and 1723-5 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: Poor with severe pitting at bbl, under receiver & magazine assembly. Bore is also poor, showing frosting & pitting, but should clean up. Action is mechanically functional & complete and comes with several small pieces from the orig stock furniture. A near unique candidate worthy of new furniture and restoration. 43475-840 DW26 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3708

*◊ MUSEUM QUALITY VERY RARE HAENEL-ROTH M1899 SELF LOADING RIFLE.

SN 5. Cal. 8.15mm X 46mm (G Roth case #618). Exceptionally scarce example of an experimental Roth Patent long recoil action self loading rifle made by C.G. Haenel, Suhl, and one of only a handful known to exist. This example, SN 5, formerly of the Henk Visser Collection was previously illustrated in TBLAP. Roth patented his recoil design as DRP 116061 & 118602. Rifle is in very fine condition and presents very well. It is fitted with a finely engraved trigger guard & magazine floor plate, as well as detailed screw escutcheon & screws. The stock is finished with nicely checkered wrist & a horn forend, wrist cap & buttplate. Two position checkered flip up rear sight & single post front sight. Nice straw trigger & 2-position wrist tang safety. Left receiver marked in script “CG Haenel, Suhl System G. Roth. D.R. Patent No 116061 & 118602”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Henk Visser Collection. CONDITION: Finely made & preserved experimental with 99% bluing & straw with fine stock, small chip top rear tang area, minimal slight dings & scratches. Some slight splitting of right horn forend. Functions & mechanically sound. Bore very good with strong lands & grooves. 43475-934 DW25 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 3709

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE HOLEK AUTOMAT RIFLE CHAMBERED IN 8 MM.

SN 245. Cal. 8mm x 57. Interesting tipping breech block (similar to ZB vz. 26/BREN MG) semi-automatic sporter developed by the Czech arms designer Emmanuel Holek (brother of Vaclan Holek) and manufactured in 1942, utilizing an under-barrel tapped gas recoil system, the weapon cocks by taking the front sling loop and pulling the gas system rearward thus disengaging and retracting the tipping bolt. This rifle was very advanced for its time, it is Czech proofed and is marked with Holek’s logo and “ORIGINAL HOLEK AUTOMAT” on the top receiver rear. The magazine (replacement) is in the white as are the bolt and extractor, period 2-pc sporter stock shows nice checkering at forend & wrist. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Very Fine. High polished blue is 98%, the rear dove-tail sight has been ground down at some point and 3-threaded holes are present on the right where a presumed tangent or target sight was probably added and later removed. Bore is very nice, shiny, stock shows some wear & a few minor scratches and dings. 43475-939 DW7 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3710

*◊ EXTREMELY RARE MANNLICHER M1901/04 SELF-LOADING CARBINE PROTOYPE.

SN 45. Cal. 7.63mm. This near unique (only one other example is known in the Thun W+F collection) Mannlicher semi-automatic carbine prototype was developed from Mannlicher’s M1896 semi-automatic pistol. There are no externally visible SNs. In the carbine format, this piece has a walnut stock & forend, and a detachable box magazine. It has a short adjustable rear sight which has no numerical gradations. Forend & grip are both checkered. Forearm is uniquely constructed so that it surrounds the bbl but is fixed to the frame and does not recoil with the barrel unlike the normal Mannlicher M1901 Carbines; forestock & handguard are one piece. Although the carbine has no visible marks on its exterior, the consignor reports that it was made at the Fabrique d’Armes in Neuhausen, Switzerland. The caliber utilized is the long 7.63x45mm Mannlicher M904 cartridge, and the design incorporates the last Mannlicher patents for a non-recoiling forend. The more common M1901 Mannlicher pistol-carbine has the fore-end/hand guard attached to the barrel, and it recoils with the barrel to the detriment of handling, or, a more serious fault, the barrel is easily pulled back before firing to the point of unlocking the bolt if the fore-end is gripped to pull the gun into the shoulder, rendering this weapon unsafe, as was noted by contemporary writers. Mannlicher’s last patents of 1904 addressed this problem, which is cured in this carbine by disconnecting the barrel so it can recoil within the fixed fore-end. This short lightweight carbine has a 19″ bbl and comes with a detachable box magazine. See references in Mannlicher Rifles and Pistols by Walter H.B. Smith, pgs. 204-212, and Repetier-Und Automatische Handfeuer Waffen Der Systeme Ferninand Ritter Von Mannlicher by Conrad von Kromar, p. 34. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal finish retains approx 90-95% bluing. Wood surfaces have some minor scratches & dents. The bore and the muzzle crown are excellent. Mechanics are fine and fully functional. Magazine is fully functional with an excellent spring & shows 80% bluing. The carbine shows no evidence of field use. 43475-937 JJW12 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3711

*◊ MANNLICHER M1896/03 CARBINE, COMMERCIAL CONFIGURATION.

SN 462. Cal. 7.63 Mannlicher. Scarce and highly desirable Mannlicher Carbine with 11-3/4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight & 4-position rear sight graded 1-2-3-4. The SN “462” is on left side of receiver and repeated on the right side of the trigger and on the floorplate of the magazine. The carbine is mounted with two sling swivels: under the forearm and under the buttstock with the latter numbered “922”. Major components are rust blued. Bolt, cocking lever mounted on right side of the frame, and trigger are in-the-white. Safety is broken with the head missing. Single-piece wood forearm wraps around and is fixed to and recoils with the barrel. Buttstock with checkered grip and cheekpiece secures to the tang with a single screw. Standard blued metal buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95-97% bright orig rust blue including metal buttplate. Minimal sharp edge wear with thinning under the trigger guard. Forearm and buttstock with most orig varnish, having only a few lightly scattered dings. Same high condition applies to the metal buttplate. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics, except as related to the broken safety. An excellent Mannlicher Carbine that could easily be improved by replacing the safety. 43475-950 LMA C&R (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3712

*◊ RARE MAUSER DOUBLE OVER CHAMBER PISTON GEW98 PRESSURE TEST GUN.

SN 527. Cal. 7.92 MM. Three step 30″ quick change bbl with “Made in Germany” on top of first step, “Apparat No 527 Kal.7,9 X 8,2 X 240” on top of second step, “L1” on top of third step. Cubical pressure test chamber with “Mauser-Werke A.G./Oberndorf a.N.” on top. Dual matching numbered pressure port nuts that are numbered 1 & 2 on top. Threaded pressure port holes are also numbered 1 & 2. Matching numbered receiver. Bolt assembly is unnumbered. Long trigger. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Sides of bbl and pressure chamber have stippling from being clamped in a vise. Bbl has scattered light corrosion. Blue on pressure chamber and nuts is 80% with some light pitting. Receiver has areas of corrosion mostly on bottom and in chamber port. Bore is bright and sharp. 43475-10 BWS (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3714

*◊ RARE MAUSER GEW 98 PRESSURE TEST GUN.

SN 449. Cal. 7.92 MM. 30″ bbl marked “Kal.7.9S.” on top in front of “7,9.8,2.240”. Quick change bbl with matching bbl release nut. G98 action, rhs piston assembly. Cubical pressure chamber marked “Waffenfabrik/Mauser A.G./Oberndorf a.N./No 449”. Matching receiver. Bolt assembly does not match. Pressure port nut is missing. Flat on top of bolt is marked “S/42”. Imperial proofed long trigger. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine retaining 90% blue with scattered corrosion. Bbl and receiver is in the white and have areas of corrosion mostly on bottom. Bore is sharp. Mechanics are good. 43475-9 BWS (5,000-10,000) – Lot 3715

*◊ RARE REICHSWEHR MAUSER GEWEHR 98 CUTAWAY RIFLE, WITH FLAT TANGENT SIGHTS FOR HEAVY BALL AMMUNITION.

SN 281. Cal. 7.92mm. Very scarce early Third Reich training rifle. The butt has been cut off by the factory in production midway through the small of the stock. Rear sight only is coded “S42” for Mauser Oberndorf with correct Waffenamt inspection marks “Eagle/WaA63”. No other Waffenamts appear on this rifle, except for “Eagle/H.Za.Jt 10” which is stamped under the forestock below the rear sight. Rifle is SN “281” and is 100% matching, although many components show evidence of being renumbered when the rifle was assembled at the Ingolstadt Ordnance Depot (Eagle/H.Za.Jt 10). No sling or cleaning rod. Missing the small retaining screw at the front of the trigger guard assembly and the cleaning rod. The receiver cutaway section has eliminated the manufacturer’s marking. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 98% of the finish applied at the depot. Stock has had its butt removed during conversion to cutaway. . Remaining stock has minor abrasions consistent with classroom use as a training aide. Trigger guard is bent slightly inward at approx 6 o’clock. The depot marking on the forestock is particularly crisp & legible. This rifle is in extremely fine condition given its age and wartime use. 43475-889 JJW1 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3716

*◊ EXCEPTIONAL UNIQUE IN-THE-WHITE PROTOTYPE MAUSER 6.5MM SWEDISH K98k RIFLE.

SN 3. Cal. 6.5 x 55 mm Swedish Mauser . K98k prototype manufactured by Mauser for Swedish trials. All metal parts are in the white with the exception of springs and screws. No maker’s logos or other identifying markings. Bolt handle marked crown/N. Some small parts marked with small script “s”. Left receiver is stamped with commercial crown/N proof and “St.m.G” (Stahlmantel Geschoss – steel jacket bullet. Nice K98 configured walnut stock is very fine and also unmarked. Essentially, unique snapshot of what a bare K98k production rifle looks like prior to factory bluing and marking but uniquely in 6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex Leslie Field collection. CONDITION: Bore has strong lands and grooves, but frosted. Unfinished metal parts are a mix of dull and high polish with occasional areas of light frosting patina. Stock in overall excellent condition with only very slight handling marks. 43475-883 DW53 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 3717

*◊ EXTRAORDINARY GEW 98 RIFLE WITH LEITZ TRENCH PERISCOPE, TRENCH MAGAZINE, STEEL BOLT COVER AND RADIUM NIGHT SIGHTS.

SN 5642l. Cal. 7.92 MM. 30″ bbl with very rare Sudicatis radium night sight mounted behind standard front sight. Adjustable rear sight. Crown/”AMBERG/1916″ above chamber. Full SN on left chamber and bbl. Imperial proofs on right chamber. “Gew. 98.” on left receiver. All visible numbers are matching including bolt assembly and walnut stock. Orig cleaning rod. Sling swivels with orig black leather sling. Imperial proofs on bottom of stock, the rifle complete with extra radium night fore sight. Rare Imperial proofed original 20 shot Grabenmagazine. Rare two-pc metal bolt cover marked “W/Co/DRP”. Very rare “E. LEITZ/WETZLAR” marked sheet metal trench periscope with wood stock and trigger mechanism that clamps to butt of gun. A wire runs from trigger to trigger, and a periscope allows you to sight forward from stock on bottom through sights on gun above. Stock and periscope mechanism fold down for compact carrying. This device was designed to allow soldiers to fire accurately from a trench without exposing themselves to enemy fire. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. Retaining 80% blue on gun with light corrosion. Receiver is in the white with a light patina and spots of corrosion. Wood is nicked and dinged and there is a duffel bag cut approximately 3″ in front of bbl band and in front of rear bbl band. Sling is worn with typical cracking and flaking. Bore is frosted. Magazine retains 75% blue and has scattered light pitting. Bolt cover retains 70% matte finish. Periscope retains 70% gray-green paint finish with scattered corrosion and original stenciled E LEITZ WETZLAR in lens trade mark. Optics function, but mirror glass is cloudy. Trigger wire is split and repaired. Wood stock has some deep dings and gouges. Mechanics are very good. 43475-861 BWS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3718

*◊ RARE MAUSER K98k SHORT SIDE-RAIL SNIPER RIFLE (SCHARFSCHUTZENGEWEHR), MADE FOR THE SS, WITH HENSOLDT TELESCOPE.

SN 1414. Cal. 7.92mm. An SS Death’s (Totenkopf) head over the “SS2” inspection mark stamped on left side of bbl adjacent to receiver ring. Receiver ring has no markings other than SN “1414” and a single Eagle/N firing proof on the right side (commercial proofing for SS procured weapons, as for the police, is correct for the period of manufacture). Bbl maker mark is “K Dö”. Bbl also marked 3 times with Waffenamt Eagle/211. Additionally, “S243” (Mauser Borsigwald Factory, 1937-1940) appears over the Waffenamts. The stock is Army marked “H”, “Heer”. Stock SN is “5186 / e” and all metal components are SN “1414”. The WaA Eagle/211 & Eagle/80 inspections marks are present & crisp under the pistol grip of the stock, below the SN and on the flat of the stock below the bolt disassembly tube. SN “1414” appears on the cocking piece, safety, bolt root, receiver ring, rear sight leaf, lower bbl band, trigger guard assembly, floorplate, both action screws, and follower. Bolt parts are matching, although firing pin is unnumbered. The firing proof on the underside of the bolt root, and the inspection stamp in front of the trigger guard assembly are consistent with German issue weapons during WWI and before. The buttplate is flat and smooth, and the safety is the standard component found on infantry K98ks. The SS short side-rail mount is numbered to the rifle “1414”. The Hensoldt Wetzlar 4X telescopic sight is SN “7593” which appears both on the mount and the scope tube. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bluing overall is approx 80%; bluing on bolt is approx 65%. Walnut stock has excellent orig finish with some dents, scratches and compression marks consistent with field use; a small 1/2″ x 1/2″ piece of wood has been chipped off from the forend just below the bbl band. Walnut is a nicely aged with uniform color. Handguard is the same. Bore is strong with good rifling. Mechanics are excellent. Scope optics appear good. 43475-978 JJW3 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3719

*◊ GUSTLOFF-WERKE 8MM K98k LONG SIDE RAIL SNIPER RIFLE WITH TELESCOPE.

SN 89515. Cal. 8mm. Very fine authentic late WWII Gustloff produced long siderail K98k sniper rifle. Factory thick-walled phosphate receiver top, marked WaA 749, and “bcd 4”, representing Gustloff-Werke, Weimar production, 1944. All weapon SN’s match rifle SN 89515, with the exception of unmarked front and rear bands, “d” marked trigger guard and “qnw” magazine floorplate. Authentic, blued long siderail mount marked WaA 359 with six correct screws and two correct index pins. Left bbl marked with Nazi era firing proof and 5-digit SN. “Dialytan” four-power scope is marked “bmj+”, SN 84992, correct three-post reticle, and includes orig period leather scope cover marked WaA 414. Authentic mount is serial numbered to the rifle “89515”. and marked WaA 359. Red glue laminated stock is marked Eagle/H and single “c” on the bottom. Comes with authentic serviceable “L&F” marked leather sling. Overall correct and fine example of German Army late long siderail sniper rifle with pleasing late war mix of blue and phosphate parts. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Scope is very good, optics are slightly hazy. Bore is very good to excellent. Stock is very good with scattered handling marks and scratches. 43475-976 DW31 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3720

*◊ MAUSER 8MM GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE.

SN 45i. Cal. 8mm. Authentic all orig Gewehr 98 with dual claw offset sniper mounts. All metal parts matching to include scope mounts, except one trigger guard screw. Left receiver is marked with SN, Imperial Firing proof, “GEW.98.” and British proof. Bore has strong lands and grooves, and should clean up. Stock is serial numbered to the rifle and shows numerous Imperial proofs. This is an overall well-used, but all correct example of a WWI German issued sniper rifle. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good with overall condition of the metal good and showing scattered patina & browning retaining 70%. Stock shows much use with wartime gouges, dings and handling marks. 43475-974 DW9 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3721

*◊ MAUSER DUV 41 98K RIFLE WITH ZF41 TELESCOPE & EARLY RAIL.

SN 1655N. Cal. 7.92 mm. 24-1/2″ bbl with adjustable rear sight and scarce early rail for ZF41 scope without the later horizontal locating groove. “duv/41” above chamber. Eagle/214 on right chamber. “Mod. 98” on left receiver. Visible numbers are matching except for bolt assembly. Matching numbered walnut stock with proper brown leather sling. Cleaning rod is missing. Accompanied by a proper “cxn” marked ZF41 telescope, sn 88119, in Eagle/214 “duv” marked mount, sn 7667. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 90% orig blue with normal wear and scratches. Stock is lightly worn with a few dents and dings. Bore is bright and sharp. Strap has little wear. Mechanics are fine. Optics equally fine and clear. 43475-980 BWS C&R (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3722

*◊ VERY SCARCE AUTHENTIC WORLD WAR I GEWEHR 98 SNIPER RIFLE.

SN 3913E. Cal. 7.92mm. Desirable mostly matching WWI era Gewehr 98 double claw sniper rifle with Bock 3X scope. Rifle itself is in good, combat used, as issued condition, and all parts match with the exception of the bolt assembly. Profusely Imperial proofed on right butt & all metal parts, as correct. Front & rear scope bases have been factory installed during the era. The rifle has been fitted with a double claw rear off set mount with “OTTO BOCK.HOFL.BERLIN.” marked 3 power scope, also engraved “GEW.No.842k”. Scope is in overall good condition. Four post reticle with surprisingly clear optics. Set comes with servicable period leather sling and correct cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good showing much service use. Rifle bluing is approx 85% with most wear at the bands, trigger guard, buttplate, scope mount bases, rear sight turning brown with scattered patina & light pitting on scope, body & double claw rings. Scope optics clear & mechanically functional. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves. Stock overall good condition with several scratches, dings & handling marks consistent with war time use in the trenches. 43475-887 DW20 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3723

*◊ RARE DWM GEW98 NAVY RIFLE.

SN 5239. Cal. 7.92 mm. 30″ bbl, with multi-position rear sight. “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND / MUNITIONSFABRIKEN / BERLIN / 1906” above chamber. Imperial proofs on right chamber, two being a rare personal Naval inspector’s mark, Naval pentagonal crown/P, “Gew. 98.” on left receiver. Visible numbers are matching except for rear bbl band. Bolt assembly is numbered and matching. Bolt, barrel and receiver bear a large Imperial Naval pentagonal crown/M acceptance stamp; barrel and receiver are struck with six pointed star/S indicating the larger S bore for the Spitzer (pointed) bullet and the barrel is marked Bö153 identifying the batch number of the high quality Böhler steel used. Walnut stock with Navy style metal disc on right. Orig cleaning rod. With black leather sling. With orig flip-open muzzle cap. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% blue that is corroded and fading to brown. In the white receiver and bolt assembly has light corrosion overall. Wood is very good with normal light dings and dents. Sling is worn and cracking. Muzzle cap retains 85% orig finish. Bore is frosted. Mechanics are fine. 43475-1012 BWS C&R (4,000-6,500) – Lot 3724

*◊ MAUSER 8MM K98k STANDARD-MODELL RIFLE.

SN B81192. Cal. 8mm. Fine example of an early Mauser Standard-Modell. British proofed on left bbl and left receiver as well as commercial BUG N proofing in addition to WaA 655 inspection marks. Mauser barrel logo on receiver top. All metal parts appear to be matching with the exception of the front and rear bands. Bore is excellent. Stock appears to be a replacement, numbered to match the gun. Trigger guard missing one locking screw. Solid example of a prewar Mauser intended for commercial sales or clandestine NSDAP para-military use. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. All metal parts retain approximately 98% high polish bluing. Stock is in overall very good condition with few dings and handling marks. 43475-1011 DW5 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3725

*◊ SAUER 7.92 MM K98k RIFLE.

SN 2673. Cal. 8mm. K98k manufactured by J.P. Sauer, late WWII, nearly all matching to include bolt, and has unmarked replacement trigger guard. Top receiver marked WaA 37 “ce 44” and left bbl and receiver marked with Nazi era firing proofs, British proofs and old German Fraktur “Mod. 98”. White glue laminated stock is marked Eagle/H, no SN. Comes with authentic wartime leather sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good. Bore is dark with strong lands. Stock shows shrapnel damage to left side by rear sight with scattered dings and handling marks. 43475-921 DW20 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3726

RARE ISHCHEVSK ARSENAL MOISIN NAGANT WWI GERMAN CONVERSION TO 7.92MM.

SN 54898. Cal. 7.92 MM. 29″ rnd bbl with oct chamber. Adjustable rear sight. English numerals have been X’d out, and Farsi numerals have been added indicating onward supply to Turkey after conversion by Germany subsequent to capture. Cyrillic logo above chamber. Imperial proofs on right of chamber and top of bayonet lug. German numbered matching bbl and receiver. Bolt has orig numbers lined out, and German numbers added to match. Floorplate and buttplate do not match. Hardwood stock. Orig cleaning rod. Canvas sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good retaining 25% orig blue with corrosion and light pitting overall. Bore has light wear. Stock is worn with light nicks and dings overall. There are a few scattered deep gouges. Sling has light wear from use and has darkened with age. Mechanics are good. 43475-853 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3727

EXCEPTIONAL PURPOSE MADE FG42 SCOPE AND EXCEPTIONALLY RARE PRESSED STEEL DOVETAIL MOUNT.

SN 48577. Once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain an example of a rarely found purpose made FG42 scope and pressed dovetail grooved mount (also incorrectly known as a “swallow tail” mount due to mis-translation from the German designation “Schwalbenschwanz”). The positioning of the clamp screws and small dovetail claws allow this pattern mount only to clamp correctly to the dovetail section receiver rail of the rare “gcy” (L.O.Dietrich/Altenburg) manufactured second pattern FG42, of which only 2 – 300 were made, the cut-outs in the rail of the Krieghoff made guns preventing engagement of the front clamp claws of this pattern mount. This exact set is illustrated on page 243 of Darrein Weaver’s 2001, Hitlers Garands. Scope itself is in very good condition. Marked with the normal “Gw ZF4 48577 ddx”, an additional blue filled triangle and an additional engraved “L” (Luftwaffe). It is also marked in large engraved letters “FG42 Nr.0232”, which is the SN of the “gcy” code weapon it was originally mated to. The heavy stamped sheet metal mount itself is also in very good condition, is complete and mechanically sound. The stamped metal retaining bands, spacers and screws are also complete & secure. The set comes with its orig rubber eye piece, stamped sheet metal rain shield & wood, leather, and Presstoff cover. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good to excellent overall. Scope retains 95% of orig bluing with wear on the high edges. Some near microscopic scattered pitting in various locations. Optics are clear. Everything functions as it should. Accessories are in excellent condition with tiny dent on rain shield and wooden dowel of cover is missing one small screw. The mount appears contemporary to the scope and is in very good to excellent condition again with tiny scattered pits & blemishes that do not detract. 43475-1046 DW36 (5,500-8,000) – Lot 3728

PROTOTYPE ZF4 SCOPE AND MOUNT POSSIBLY FOR TRANSITIONAL G41/G43 OR MAUSER K98.

SN 29749. Unique opportunity to obtain a one of a kind prototype machined ZF4 scope mount, which was possibly developed & manufactured for use on one of the transitional G41 rifles that was fitted with a left side scope rail, or perhaps one of the early G43’s or later K98’s that ultimately became what we know of as the “swept back mount”. This example is fitted with a standard ZF4 marked “Gw ZF4 dow 29749”. The scope itself includes its period windage cover, is fully functional with slightly hazy optics. Prototype mount is a heavy machined piece, manufactured for use on a left side rail, and has shorter struts than the traditional ZF4 mount. The front & rear aspects of the mount are mirror images of each other and the cradle holds the scope from the side rather than from below. The mount itself is unmarked, while the locking lever is marked “fest” and “lose”. This exact set is illustrated in Darrin Weaver’s 2001 “Hitler’s Garands” on page 268. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Scope retains 97% bluing with some patina & wear on the objective end. Mechanically functional and optics somewhat hazy. Mount is in 99% condition with some freckling on the front strut, shows somewhat more involved cosmetic machining than standard ZF4 mounts, a few small areas of patina & speckling on the lever, mechanically functional and complete. 43475-1048 DW38 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3729

LOT OF TWO UNIQUE/VERY RARE EXPERIMENTAL K-43 MAGAZINES.

Two experimental K-43 magazines both unmarked. First, probably unique, 10 shot specimen has a simplified front mounting hook and front body pressing. The other is a 20 shot extended magazine. 10 rd magazine has a simple folded/stamped sheet metal retention hook spot welded on the plain forward edge, instead of having the usual hook formed into the front body, and only partial bluing to the lower half, the upper part of the body being originally unfinished; 20 rd magazine has a much wider sheet metal reinforcement plate at the forward edge with a stamped hook and the body is formed with experimental tooling as a single, longer than standard pressing. These very rare 20 shot magazines are also known with the maker’s mark “slj” (as seen on some 2nd Pattern FG42 magazines but absent here). As experimental items these both correctly show no WaA acceptance markings or date. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 10 rd magazine retains fine original blued finish, on the lower 3rd with some scattered light pitting on the upper part, left in-the-white during manufacture, which now shows even gray patina, spring is strong and it appears fully serviceable. 20 rd mag retains over 95% of its smooth lustrous finish, spring is strong and it appears fully serviceable. 43475-1119 JWK67 (5,000-6,000) – Lot 3730

EXTREMELY RARE SET OF THREE 1913 UK TRIALS FARQUHAR-HILL NINETEEN ROUND MAGAZINES IN ORIGINAL LEATHER CARRIER.

Exceedingly rare Farquhar-Hill rifle drums magazine in the even rarer orig brown leather belt carrier with leather mag retaining straps. For the person that owns one of these finely made and actually very comfortable to shoot rifles, this is exactly what you need for your collection both from a collectors stand-point and a shooter’s enjoyable day at the range. These mags load by moving a thumb switch on the back side and contain 19 .303 British rounds. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Drums are somewhat greasy with a uniform gray patina and bare metal mostly near the feed area. Spring tension is good on all 3 mags and they appear to be fully serviceable. Leather carrier is also solid, supple and completely serviceable, starting to crease with some light scuffing on the bottom from storage and movement within a drawer. Wonderful opportunity for a person who has a Farquhar Hill rifle and needs some magazine. 43475-1122 JWK69 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3731

RARE GROUP OF FOUR ZF41 SCOPES WITH CASES.

SN NA. 1) BMJ code scope. Mount is SN 5872 with matching green “jvb” coded can. 2) CXM coded scope with unnumbered mount and unnumbered “jvb” coded sand-colored can. 3) “jve” coded scope. SN 3104 on mount. Dark gray “jvb” coded can with numbers that do not match. 4) “cxm” coded scope with unnumbered mount in green “jvb” coded green can. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Retains 97% orig blue. Optics are good. Can has wear and corrosion in corners and edges. 2) 97% blue with good optics. Can has very little wear. 3) Scope & mount 70% blue with scattered corrosion overall. Can is worn with light pitting and retains about 60% orig paint. Optics are good. 4) Scope & mounts retain 95% blue. Optics are good. Can has light wear on edges and corners. 43475-1096 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3732

EXTREMELY RARE WEIMAR PERIOD CARL ZEISS ZIELVIER SCOPE IN UNIT MARKED ZF 39 PRECURSOR LEATHER CASE.

SN 5585C. 10-1/2″ l, “Carl Zeiss/Jena” logo above “Zielvier/Nr. 18669” on top towards back. SN on front mount which is the Reichsheer period sem-circular base pattern. In a black leather “A. WUNDERLICH/BERLIN S.W.” 1927 dated precursor of the ZF 39 pattern case that is Reichsheer unit marked “9.J.R.16.159” on top flap and also stamped with Reichsheer (Weimar period) Army acceptance marks. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, optics are clear, scope retains 98% orig blue with normal wear on sharp edges. Case is solid and retains 90% orig dye, normal cracking and flaking on flap hinge and belt loop, minor scuffs and scratches with normal wear on sharp edges and corners. 43475-1067 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3733

RARE PAIR OF ZF GEW98 SNIPER SCOPES WITH CASES.

SN NA. 1) Emil Busch SN 7363D, double claw mounts, leather eye shields on front & rear in a gray/green metal tube case with leather lid with Busch maker mark and matching SN. Includes under lid flap the very rarely found “skate key” mount zeroing key and the small original lens cleaning brush. 2) C.P. Goerz SN 4129F, pivoted circle front mount, (Weimar period K98b pattern), leather eye shields on front & rear. Gray canvas covered metal tube case with leather lid with Goerz maker mark, SN that does not match, and leather bottom. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Retains 97% orig blue. Leather has minor wear. Optics are clear. Scattered corrosion on case. 2) Retains 90% blue with light corrosion. Light wear on leather, optics are clear. Canvas on case is worn with 3 holes worn through towards bottom. 43475-1097 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3734

PAIR OF ZF OIGEE BERLIN WWI GEW 98 SNIPER SCOPES.

Pair of Oigee Berlin Luxor 3x scopes with offset double claw mounts. Both are marked Oigee on adjustment dial and mounts. First scope is marked “Gen. Nr. 9812. a” on left side, and “LUXOR 3x 80285” on right adjustment base. Second scope is marked “W. Nr. 7839/bb.” on left side. “LUXOR 3x 76966” on adjustment base. Back of rear mount is stamped “V.LAPTSCHINSKY/RIGA”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 97% blue. Both appear to have period arsenal finish over light pitting on scopes and orig blue on mounts. Optics are clear. 43475-1090 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3735

RARE A.JACK 4 X 90 SS ISSUE SHORT RAIL MOUNT SCOPE WITH LEATHER CASE.

Scope is marked “AJACK/4×90” in a circle on right side. “AJACK/40053” on right adjustment base. Left adjustment base has death’s head followed by “SS-Dienostglas”. Numbers 5634 have been crossed out on left side of scope. Short rail mount pieces are numbered 1655. With tubular dark brown leather SS issue case. Lid attaches and secures with 3 straps and buckles. Top of lid is marked “ovt/42” and has the number 9420. Carry strap with buckle attached to lid. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 90% blue on scope with light corrosion optics are clear. Leather on case has normal age wear with cracks and flakes. Stitching retains orig color and is firm. 43475-1084 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3736

RARE PAIR OF ZF 39 (TURRET MOUNT) GERMAN SNIPER SCOPES.

1) SN 46927. 12″ l. SN on adjustment base, “cad” on top. 2) 12″ l. “DIALYTAN 4X/dkl” on left under adjustment base. “SCHNEIDER/OPTIK/KREUZNACH” further back on left side. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) 75% orig blue that is worn through where mounts were, black paint near lenses is 60%, optics are clear. 2) 98% orig bright blue, optics are excellent. 43475-1068 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3737

Revised: 9/23/2015

Please Note: The correct nomenclature for this item is MBK1000B. It was made by Zeiss not Leitz as stated in the catalog.

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ERNST LEITZ MKB1000 B “MECHANISCH-BEWEGLICH BEOBACHTER-KAMMER” MG15 TRAINING CAMERA DEVICE.

SN 12067. Exquisite Leitz MKB1000 B training camera device as used for instruction of Luftwaffe gunners before and during WWII. This intricate & expensively made device mimics the look & feel of the MG15, the primary defensive machine gun in use on most WWII German bombers. Made by the famous Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar optical company, to the same exacting standards as their “Leica” cameras, it incorporates integrated controls for the lens aperture, cloud filter density and exposure “shot” number counter. In conjunction with an additional Leitz projector device, the MKB1000 B was used to train gunners to track and lead aircraft with images of planes projected onto a wall, with the internal camera recording the procedure by making film exposures for each “shot” as the gun mimics firing. With appropriate sights it was also used for similar training in actual flying conditions against simulated “enemy” aircraft attack. This particular example is SN 12067, Fl Nr90292 (Flieger Nummer-essentially an Luftwaffe stock number for reordering of parts or replacement etc.). In overall excellent working condition comes with a 15X75 exposure 35mm film cassette and a 75 exposure clockwork motordrive magazine (which had to be changed by the trainee gunner every 75 “shots” as the MG15), this MKB1000 is the later “B” variant with two image lens systems simultaneously recording the aim on the target and the internal clock for each “shot”. The MGK1000 also comes with a quality reproduction of the L.Dv. 319/2 manual as well as a short bulletin describing the weapon and calibration. This would make a terrific addition to any machine gun or Luftwaffe focused collection. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Everything appears to be complete and functions. A few minor scuffs and occasional paint loss on the camera/projector body. The wooden grip & rear part of the assembly has an occasional scratch & ding, but presents very well. No visible chips or scratches on any of the lenses. 43475-3 DW (7,000-12,000) – Lot 3738

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MACHINE GUN COLLECTORS LOT OF RARE LIGHT WEIGHT BELT LOADER, RA-35 INDIRECT FIRE SIGHT, MACHINE GUNNERS BATTERY BOX AND LIGHT CABLE AND PARTIAL MACHINE GUNNERS FIELD TOOL KIT.

Exceedingly rare Nazi marked aluminum belt loader manufactured for use by German paratroop units in its re-painted green steel can. Included also in this lot is a partial Waffenmeisters field tool kit which contains a chisel point spanner wrench, 6 punches and a spring, all other tools not present, this is contained in a light weight aluminum can. RA-35 indirect fire sight in its orig desert tan box also included in this lot as is a scarce and desirable machine gunners battery box for the MG34/42 Lafette tripod with orig cable and dovetail retained light attachment for reticule illumination with the MGZ 34 or 40 optical sights in low light conditions. All of these items are vintage Nazi originals with the exception of the re-painted can which may or may not have Nazi proofs under the paint. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Belt loader has no finish and is in the white. Tool kit is orig paint with silhouettes for tools visible, aluminum can retains about 30% of its green exterior finish and otherwise bare metal. Optic sight retains a green finish with leveling bubbles serviceable. Mechanism appears completely serviceable. Optic can is a tan color retaining about 40% of its orig finish over red primer with stenciled marks visible. Battery box retains over 90% of orig finish, interior is undamaged and appears completely serviceable, accompanying cable with switch and light are present however cable outer casing has cracked and the electrical leads inside are fraying. If someone has a source for some orig style conducting wire, this could be restored to a completely serviceable condition. This lot contains items which are rare and highly sought after and no doubt will be of interest to collectors. 43475-1127 JWK74 (3,000-3,500) – Lot 3787

COLLECTOR’S GROUP OF MISCELLANEOUS LIGHT-AND SUB-MACHINE GUN MAGAZINES INCLUDING RARE MP 3008 AND VILLARPEROSA MAGAZINES.

This eclectic lot of magazines from the Sturgess collection includes; 8 MP-40 mags 1 of which is a very rare unmarked French post-war (ca 1950) production mag (made by Manufacture National d’Armes de Levalloise who also made P.08 magazines for the pistol while in French service in the 1950s) which is a few mm shorter than the original German model while the others all have Nazi era markings, 1 of these Nazi marked mags is an very early MP-38 mag dated “38” manufactured by C.G. Haenel without the later dirt clearance ribbing along the sides. There is 1 MP-34ö mag in 9 mm Parabellum, 1 Suomi mag, 1 Sten gun mag, 3 universal type mags which have been filed and adapted for an unknown application, 1 very rare ZfG 38 70 rd blank firer magazine, 8 MG 13 spare mags in a steel box marked BSW 1938, and 1 German made 36 rd mag which fits perfectly in the MP 3008, and an incredibly rare 9 mm Glisenti 25 rd mag for the Villar Perosa machine gun. Also included is 1 MG 13 four mag canvas carrier with 4 mags. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Condition of mags range from extremely fine as refinished to gray parkerized finish, all appear to be serviceable with good spring tension. Villar Perosa mag has a mat blued finish with scattered light pin prick corrosion, MP 3008 mag appears to have started out as a MP 18.1 mag which was adapted, MP 34ö mag has been refinish with light pin prick corrosion, MP 38 slab sided mag has a couple of dents & retains about 60% of its orig blued finish with some mottling of bare metal and scattered pitting, MG 13 mags are in very good (blank firing) to near excellent (standard mags) serviceable condition. Field gray canvas mag carrier is near excellent, completely serviceable in all respects. This collector’s lot contains both very rare and more common mags. 43475-1120 JWK68 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3789

ORIGINAL DESERT TAN MGZ40 OPTICAL SIGHT AND GÜRTFULLER 41 BELT LOADER.

Orig WWII German belt loader is in its orig field gray metal can, loader is marked Gürtfuller 41 with Nazi proof marks. Scarce and sought after orig desert tan painted optic is also in its orig can and is marked “cme”. Interior of can is field gray as is appropriate, exterior can latch bears makers mark “frn 43”, exterior of can stenciled M.G.Z 40 with hand textile marked 5289. Optic can retains amber and red cloud filters and orig padding. Optic is clear, leveling bubbles are intact, this optic appears fully serviceable. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Belt loader is in very fine condition with the hopper turning a very pleasing brown patina on the interior and retaining a deep lustrous blue on the exterior. Mechanism appears to be serviceable. Exterior of can fine with orig greenish/gray finish over red primer. Optic retains over 90% of its orig tan paint with clear markings, can retains about 85% of its orig tan paint over red primer with gray metal turning a brown patina otherwise. This is a very attractive set particularly if one is an enthusiast of the Afrika Korps. 43475-1126 JWK73 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3790

Revised: 10/1/2015

Please Note: Description is correct and photos are correct except the photograph that illustrates the tool kit. There is no tool kit included in this lot.

GERMAN MG-42 COLLECTORS LOT OF ORIGINAL GF 34 BELT LOADER AND MGZ 40 OPTIC SIGHT.

Orig Nazi marked MG42 metal belt loader (Gürtfuller 34) in its orig can and MGZ 40 optical indirect fire scope in its orig box. Both of these items appear to be complete and serviceable, optical sight includes 1 red and 1 amber cloud filter within lid, scope is maker marked “cme” and textile marked “5289”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Optics are clear. Horizontal leveling bubble not serviceable due to cracked receptacle. Rubber eye cup present and serviceable and still supple. Graduations legible on this optic sight. Metal can retains 80% of its orig field gray paint with most of loss being on the lid which exhibits light surface corrosion in gray metal. Stenciled M.G.Z. 40 still legible on top of exterior. Belt loader retains over 90% of its orig finish with some loss of finish where the belt meets the feed way as well as some brassing to other moving parts. Can retains about 50% of its orig finish showing typical chipping and flaking with some corrosion showing through to bare metal. Another very useful and collectible set of accessories for the WWII machine gun enthusiast. 43475-1125 JWK72 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3791

GERMAN MG-34/42 COLLECTORS LOT OF ORIGINAL BELT LOADER AND OPTIC SIGHT.

Orig Nazi marked MG34/MG42 metal belt loader (Gürtfuller 34 with rotating handle drive) in its orig can and an MGZ 34 optical indirect fire scope in its orig box with Nazi ink stamp inside lid. Both of these items appear to be complete and serviceable, optic sight includes lens cloth and red cloud filters within lid, makers marked Emil Busch Rothenow with Nazi Eagle over Swastika proof. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Belt loader overall finish is extremely fine to near excellent with wear to gray metal where the belt would contact the feed way with also some dings to the hopper, metal can has a deep green re-painted finish. Optic sight has a orig field gray paint over red primer as has the box, rubber eye cup petrified, cracking and flaking at the high edges but still otherwise complete and serviceable. 2 main leveling bubbles intact and operational. Optics are clear. A nice pair of accessories for the owner of an MG34 or MG42. 43475-1124 JWK71 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3792

RARE MG34 MACHINE GUN INDIRECT FIRE CALCULATOR WITH LEATHER CASE.

Half-dial is marked “GEBRUDER HAFF/G.M.B.H./PF RONTEN/1838”. Black leather case is marked “Gebruder Haff/ G.m.b.H./ Pfronten/1938” over eagle “WtA 11” on back. Strap attachments on sides. Belt loops on back. Lid with stud closure. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine, calculator is complete and functional with very little wear to the satin chrome finish. Leather case is solid with minor scuffs and wear on edges. Minor cracking on strap creases, stitching retains orig color. 43475-1083 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3793

LOT OF THREE RARE GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE MACHINE GUN BARREL TRANSIT BOXES.

One for the MG-81, Luftwaffe stock numbered FI203458, 9 bbl transit box (with removable insert for unknown 600 mm bbl?). One for the MG-17 numbered FI47760, 9 bbl transit box. One for the MG-15, numbered FI45906, 9 bbl transit box. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: All 3 are extremely fine with near 100% orig paint and stenciling intact and completely serviceable. 43475-1123 JWK70 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3794

RARE MG-15 LOADER FOR SADDLE DRUMS AND CARRIER WITH 4 MG-15 SADDLE DRUMS AND CARRIER.

Extremely scarce and useful loading machine frame with mechanisms and wrenches for winding and loading the MG-15 saddle drums. This consists of a wooden relief cut base plate that the double drum magazine (included) fits into and a spring and ratchet winder which progressively winds both chambers of the saddle drum simultaneously and greatly eases the loading process. Also included are 2 of the individual “T” style loading wrenches plus a hollow metal shaft, which keeps the 2 together for storage. In addition is 1 standard orig MG-15 3 drum carrier which allows for the easy transportation of these drums, complete with three MG 15 75 round saddle drum magazines with various LWaA markings. All mechanism parts and catches appear to be fully operational and serviceable. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near excellent, orig black finish on all drums, 2 of which have leather straps and the other 2 have web straps. All are maker marked in the WWII era with Flieger numbers and Luftwaffe inspection marks. Wooden loading block in orig green paint with some scratches, dings and handling marks but completely serviceable. These accessories are very rare and this is a dream come true for a fortunate owner of a MG-15. 43475-1117 JWK65 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3795

RARE PAIR OF EMPTY CASE CATCHERS FOR MG15 MACHINE GUN.

One canvas (Hülsensack alte Art) and one rubber (Hülsensack neue Art) empty case catchers for MG15. Both have blued metal flange/latch that attaches to gun ejection port. Tan canvas bag is held open by a large internal circular spring, coin purse style closure at bottom opens to empty spent brass, stitched leather reinforcements where canvas attaches to metal fittings. Metal flange has “HK” in circle and “HS” in circle followed by an eagle/2 Luftwaffe acceptance mark. “Rubber Football” new model case container attached to other example has zipper on bottom with leather lanyard to release fired shells. Metal catcher is marked “FL45717” next to “baa/41” in a circle and “BA/4202” in an octagon. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, both metal catchers retain 98% orig finish with some minor scratches and corrosion. Gray rubber on “Football” is excellent with little wear, leather lanyard on zipper is worn and cracked. Canvas on old model catcher is stained from internal spring, leather has normal wear with orig color and stitching. Coin purse closure has patina with minor wear. 43475-1081 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3797

ORIGINAL RARE MAXIM 08/15 ASSAULT BELT DRUMS (PATRONENKASTEN 16) IN TRANSPORTKASTEN (TRANSPORT BOX) WITH ORIGINAL MG 08 CLOTH BELTS.

Original field gray painted wooden box with 2 Maxim 08/15 assault drums, also in orig paint each with orig WWI era cloth and metal tabbed belts. One is a brass tab belt the other is a steel tab belt. Horsehair anti-rattle padding still present attached to the lid of the box. Knot hole in the bottom of the box, however knot piece that fills the hole is present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Exterior of drum box paint has thinned and some of the wood is showing through, there is also a sparse scattering of boring beetle damage visible on the front panel as well as on the top cover. Metal hardware significantly scaled and brown but still strong and serviceable. Hasps and retention hooks also completely serviceable. 1st drum is marked as manufactured by “E&G” with typical “Feuer! / Kurbel hoch” (Fire! – Handle up) markings impressed at rear of drum. Spool moves freely. Belt soft, pliable and serviceable, retaining attractive brass tabs. Drum #2 no visible makers mark, except for some illegible initials under the paint with the same typical markings on the rear of the drum. Cloth belt soft and serviceable, steel tabs rusted and scaled, faint and indiscernible makers mark on leather tab of belt. Exterior of 2nd drum retains about 70% of its green paint with the balance showing as deeply scaled corrosion, typical of these vintage originals. A very nice offering for the WWI Maxim MG 08 enthusiast. 43475-1118 JWK66 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3798

MAXIM MG 08 ACCESSORY LOT WITH ZF-12 SCOPE AND ORIGINAL MG 08 BELT LOADING MACHINE.

1) ZF-12 scope with mounting dovetail for MG-08 Maxim as manufactured by Emil Busch of Rathenow. Painted in post WWI light green paint with lens cap and leather retaining strap. Appears to be serviceable. Optics are clear. 2) MG 08 Maxim cloth belt loading machine Gürtfuller 16 marked as manufactured by DWM with cast in markings and patent number “DRP 91227” with integral mounting clamp. No box present. Handle SN is 3988 and 59106 on the hopper. Machine appears to be functional with springs and mechanism intact. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) ZF 12 scope in fine orig condition with some brassing to the elevation gear, however mechanism seems completely fine and serviceable. Retains about 85% of a green post-war re-paint. A nice accessory for the Maxim machine gun. 2) Cloth belt loader overall condition very good with about 60% of orig field gray paint. Mechanism parts retain over 85% of their blued finish with noticeable wear on the contact points all indicating that this loader was put to use. Typical dings, scratches and wear patterns indicate this machine was used but not abused. A really nice accessory when you want to load your cloth MG 08 Maxim belts. 43475-1116 JWK64 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3799

RARE PAIR OF MG 08 ZF12 OPTICAL SIGHTS WITH LEATHER CASES.

SN NA. 1) Light green E. Leitz/Wetzler marked on left side. SN 5340 stamped on left. Periscope configuration with vertical adjustment dial. Rubber eye shield “3906” painted on right side. Black leather case with two belt loops and two leather closure straps with metal studs. Leather lid has matching “3906” painted on top. 2) Emil Busch marked periscope-style configuration SN 54746. Vertical adjustment dial on side. SN 54660 on base. Hard rubber eye shield. Metal cap cover with lanyard on front. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 1) Scope retains 97% orig light green paint. Optics are clear. Eye shield is deteriorating on outer edges. Case is worn with normal cracking & flaking on edges & creases. Stitching has been dyed. 2) Retains 95% green paint. Rubber on eye shield is intact. Optics are clear. Leather lanyard ha little wear. Case is solid with minor staining. Dye is worn through on belt loop crease. 43475-1101 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3800

RARE TURKISH INDIRECT FIRE CALCULATOR FOR MG08 WITH CASE.

SN NA. Metal calculator is 17″ overall with SN 751 & crescent moons in a fitted wooden case with leather lid and leather harness with carry strap. Case is 18-1/2″ overall. Leather bands that holds closure strap is numbered 919. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, calculator has very little wear. Orig gray/green finish on wood case is intact with scattered discoloration and wear on edges. Leather is very good with orig dye and stitching some cracking & fading on creases. Normal wear and scuffs 43475-1095 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3801