SOLD - Rare 1906 Vickers Luger - Dutch Contract (6896 - 23784)

Description

3/2/23 - This is a scarce Luger variation that was produced by the Vickers Ltd. Company in England for the Netherlands. These were produced in the 1915-17 timeframe when hostilities broke out between the Germans and Dutch. There were approximately 10,000 made however they are very rare today as they saw considerable use in the Far East and most you see are in terrible condition. Almost all were arsenal refurbished during the 1925-1933 time frame, and that does not detract from the value of these rare pistols. This one is all matching and has a brass plate that is unit-marked "Dep C. 1 Art. 1". Most of these are in poor condition. There is not much actual finish loss on this one, but there is noticeable spotty oxidation and areas of minor pitting throughout. A few scratches on the left side of the barrel and on the back strap. Fitted with worn wood grips - the left and right side do not match each other. Comes with one magazine that has a worn wood bottom. The bore is in poor condition - there is virtually no rifling left with minor pitting throughout.