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Lot #1552

Lot 1551: World War I Artillery Luger Trommel (Snail Drum) Magazine

Scarce World War I Artillery Luger Trommel (Snail Drum) Magazine Wooden Storage Chest

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2016

Lot 1551: World War I Artillery Luger Trommel (Snail Drum) Magazine

Scarce World War I Artillery Luger Trommel (Snail Drum) Magazine Wooden Storage Chest

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2016

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Scarce World War I Artillery Luger Trommel (Snail Drum) Magazine Wooden Storage Chest

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Item Views: 2790
Item Interest: Average
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Catalog Page: 274
Class: Other
Description:

This is a very scarce Luger accessory from the WWI period, an original wooden storage and carry chest for the LP08 Artillery Luger pistol snail drum magazines. The chest measures 17 inches wide, 9 inches high and 6 1/2 inches deep. The interior is compartmentalized to hold five snail drum (Trommel) magazines securely along with a loading tool and boxes of ammunition. The chest has dovetailed construction with green/gray paint. There is a large stenciled "P" in fading white paint on the front and a faint but visible ink stamping inside the lid. The lid is hinged to open toward the back and has two hinged clasps with swinging hooks to secure. There are metal carry handles mounted on each end of the chest. All of the hardware is original.

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Good with half of the period green paint on the exterior, numerous scattered small worm holes on the lid and bottom, scattered dings, small chips, oxidation on the iron fittings, solid construction. A unique, seldom encountered accessory item for your Luger collection!



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