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Lot 3540: DWM 1918 Dated Police Rework Luger Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Lot 3540: DWM 1918 Dated Police Rework Luger Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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DWM 1918 Dated Police Rework Luger Pistol

Manufacturer: DWM
Model: 1914
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm p
Barrel: 3 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 265
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Originally produced in 1918, and then reworked for police issue by the "Polizeischule fur Technik und Verkehr" circa 1927-1934. Fixed sights, with "1918" on the chamber and "DWM" on the toggle. The barrel extension has a set of three "crown/ letter" proofs next to the Imperial eagle firing proof on the right, with the firing proof repeated on the breechblock. The barrel is marked with two "eagle/ 33" proofs on the left side and "PTV/ eagle" on the right. Underside of the barrel is numbered "4", with "7823" and matching numbers on the other visible parts. A sear safety is fitted over the side plate, with the magazine safety on the left side of the frame. Straw colored small parts, nickel magazine with wood base.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 98% of the original blue, showing some light handling marks and spotting overall. Grips are excellent, with dings and a repaired chip on the left panel. The magazine safety has been disabled, otherwise mechanically excellent.



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