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Lot 1505: World War I DWM 1917 Dated Artillery Luger Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Lot 1505: World War I DWM 1917 Dated Artillery Luger Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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World War I DWM 1917 Dated Artillery Luger Pistol

Manufacturer: DWM
Model: 1914 Artillery
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Catalog Page: 68
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Blade front and adjustable tangent rear sights, "1917" date on the chamber and "DWM" monogram on the toggle link. Three "crown/ letter" proofs are present on the right side of the barrel extension, with Imperial Eagle firing proofs on the extension, barrel and breechblock. Visible numbers on pistol match. Proper "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" markings on the upper safety position and extractor respectively, and the front strap is marked ".1 79.R.145". Checkered walnut grips and nickel magazine with wooden base.

Rating Definition:

Professionally restored, with 90% of the blue finish, showing a brown patina on the grip straps, a faint gray patina forming on the barrel, bright edge wear and scattered handling marks. The straw and fire blue finishes are strong, with some fading. Grips are fine, with an exception of small chip of wood absent on the left side near the safety and mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.



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