Beschreibung:

8" barrel with fine-tuned adjustable rear sight. Full serial number on bottom. 1920/1917 above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Imperial proofs on right receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Sight plate renumbered to match during 1920 rework. Unnumbered checkered walnut grips. Rear grip strap has “M/ANCHOR/1342/N” (Nordsee Reichsmarine weapon number 1342). Wood bottom magazine with Nordsee property marking and numbers that do not match. Lightly import marked on the inside lip of the magazine thumb rest cutout on the frame. This gun is featured on pages 575, 924, 975, 983 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, James D. Julia March 2015 sale lot 2273. CONDITION: Fine retaining 85% blue and 60% straw. Most wear is on grip straps. There are some dings on the right frame rail. Light corrosion on barrel. Grips are worn with a clear finish through which you can see original color and wood grain. Bore is dull and frosted. Magazine has light wear and a minor ding on bottom. Mechanics are fine. Name Value Accessories Sturgess Tag Barrel Length 8" Caliber/Bore 9mm FFL Status Curio & Relic Manufacturer DWM Model Luger Paperwork Serial Number 9174h