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LOT 1554
Outstanding and Rare DWM Model 1914 Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 73391, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. These early
DWM model 1914 Lugers are a really scarce, early variation that is seldom found. The key aspect in determining this as a true Model 1914 commercial are that it has the five digit commercial serial
number, generally associated with this model, it has the 1914 stock lug, and is fitted with the hold-open
device, new style 1914 frame, with the coil spring. The chamber area is blank with the rear toggle having the DWM logo markings. The right side of the barrel extension is blank with the left side, underside of the barrel and both the breechblock and front toggle have a single “crown/N” proofmark. It
is correctly numbered as a commercial Luger, with the full five digit serial number stamped on the underside of the barrel, the front of the frame with the last three digits of the serial number stamped on the underside of the barrel extension, in front of and on top of the frame lug; i.e. “3/91”. The last two digits of
the serial number “91” are stamped on the various parts in the correct commercial f 9 mm Luger and it has the standard extractor and safety marking. This Luger
is complete with one nickel plated commercial style magazine with the wooden base.
CONDITION: Excellent with 99% of the blue finish remaining overall and 95% of the original straw colors on the various small parts remaining. The
walnut grips are both in excellent condition with nice original checkering on both sides and minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A
superior example of a DWM Model 1914 Commercial Luger pistol.
ashion. This example is correctly chambered in
Estimate: 10,000 - 14,000
LOT 1555
Exceptional DWM Model 1906 Commercial Contract Luger Semi- Automatic Pistol with Holster,
Cleaning Rod, and Tools - Serial no. 37366, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut checkered grips. This is a
outstanding example of an original DWM Model 1906 Commercial Luger that was manufactured expressly for sale in Germany and
Europe. These are true European commercial contract Luger pistols. This example has the blank chamber area, short style frame and upper receiver, 1906-style 4 3/4 inch fast taper barrel, grip safety and no stock lug.
The extractor is marked “GELADEN”, and it still has the first pattern, polished lower safety area. Numbered in the commercial style with full serial number
stamped on the underside of the barrel and front of the frame and the last two digits of the serial number (66) stamped on the various small parts. The underside of the
barrel is stamped with the commercial “Crown/B”, “U”, and “G” proofs, with the left side of the barrel extension, breech block and toggle stamped with the “Crown/B” and “U” proofs. It is fitted with one original commercial magazine with the nickel plated magazine body and
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unmarked wooden base. This Luger is complete with an original 1906 pattern leather holster. The holster has a single small belt loop on the back side (and is not a converted military version), is marked on top of the flap “G. REINHARDT/BERLIN”, and is complete with brass cleaning rod with steel oiler on the end and an unmarked takedown tool.
CONDITION: Excellent with 99% of the blue finish overall and 90% of the straw colors on the
various smaller parts. The grips are also excellent with nice sharp distinct checkering on both sides. Mechanically excellent. The holster is in exceptionally fine condition with only minor wear on the
flap and some scratches on the front of the holster. The markings are clear and distinguishable. An exceptional example of a commercial DWM Model 1906 Luger Semi-automatic pistol.
Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000