SOLD - Rare Swiss DWM Model 1900 Luger - Early 3 Digit Serial, Unrelieved Frame
$9,995.00
Year: | 1900 |
Maker: | DWM |
Type: | Luger |
Caliber: | .30 |
Bore: | 9.5/10 |
Condition: | ~95% |
Description
1/6/23 - Three-digit early in DWM's first contract run for Switzerland, this Model 1900 Swiss Luger shows a number of early features. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the fast taper profile barrel, "cross in sunburst" on the chamber, and "DWM" marked front toggle link. The barrel is marked with a conjoined "BP" and "172,23" internal diameter markings, with a set of "crown/letter" proofs (B, U, and G) on the barrel, extension and toggle assembly. Early features include a recessed breechblock, long and thin checkered safety lever, thin trigger and grip safety, and a frame interior that hasn't been relieved for the later style thicker button on the magazine. Originally configured for use with the earliest pattern leaf mainspring, this pistol has been arsenal converted BY SWISS BERN ARMORY to use the more robust coil mainspring. Extra "Old Model" leaf spring included. Documentation and photos verifying how all Early Swiss luger were upgraded with springs BY THE SWISS in the 1910 era. Gun remains pristine condition and unrelieved magazine well. Matching numbers on all parts - even grips. Has the ultra rare flat button MAGAZINE follower as usable only in unrelieved first issue lugers. A historic first issue military luger. Also included is a custom hardwood transport case and a rare leather belt pouch marked "GOTTL. LUTHY/09/OB.ENDINGEN" on the rear, which contains cleaning materials. A rare Swiss military Luger screwdriver and cleaning kit. and an original Swiss grease can (filled with Swiss grease!). Also included....A number of articles on early Luger development in general and the 1900 Swiss in particular, as well as an excerpt from the 12 March 2017 edition of Auto Mag magazine with an article by Klaus & Karl Meyer about this specific 1900 Swiss Luger. Provenance: The Klaus Meyer CollectionSpecifications
Sold: | Yes |
Hold: | No |
Condition: | ~95% |
Bore: | 9.5/10 |
Maker: | DWM |
Year: | 1900 |
Type: | Luger |
Caliber: | .30 |
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