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Lot #1439
Lot #1441

Lot 1440: WWI Imperial German "1915" Date DWM M1914 Artillery Luger Pistol

World War I Imperial German "1915" Date DWM Model 1914 Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Lot 1440: WWI Imperial German "1915" Date DWM M1914 Artillery Luger Pistol

World War I Imperial German "1915" Date DWM Model 1914 Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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World War I Imperial German "1915" Date DWM Model 1914 Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: DWM
Model: 1914 Artillery
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: blue/straw
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 401
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 374
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with strong rifling and some minor oxidation in the grooves.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1915. Features a fixed blade front sight and adjustable tangent rear sight (graduated from 100 to 800 meters), "1915" date on top of the chamber, "DWM" monogram on the front toggle link, "crown/Gothic letter" proofs on the left of the extension along with "imperial eagle" firing proofs on the barrel, extension, and breech block. Matching visible serial numbers on the frame, barrel, and extension along with matching "82" partials on the takedown lever, trigger, side plate, safety bar, toggle links, breech block, extractor, and breech block hold open lever. Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips with matching "82" partial on the interiors and a later production nickel finished replacement magazine with a walnut base numbered to another pistol.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 90% plus faded original blue finish and 50% straw colors with some minor edge wear, minor cycling wear, a minor safety drag line, some minor patches of visible spotting/freckling, and minor handling wear. The grips are also very fine with some minor handling marks in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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