Colt Nickel 1903, 32ACP

SOLD!

(171P) Colt nickel plated model 1903, serial number 454879, 32 caliber, 3 3/4″ barrel and original checkered wood grips with silver Colt medallion. 

CONDITION: This fine Colt semiautomatic is in overall very good to excellent condition showing approximately 98% original finish, excellent, bright bore, action, markings and grips with the correct magazine.  There is some slight pitting under the grips, but I have performed a complete disassembly, cleaning and oiling and found nothing to hint of excessive wear, abuse or use.  This pistol is a real beauty…$1,650.00

 

Mauser American Eagle Luger

(172P) Interarms Original Mauser 9mm Parabellum Luger Serial number 11.007652, made in Germany and imported by the old Interarms company.  This excellent American Eagle Luger has a blue finish, straw colored trigger, takedown and safety lever.  The American Eagle marking is on the top of the frame above the barrel and the toggle is marked with the standard Mauser logo.  This Mauser comes with the original box, instruction manual, warranty card, key chain logo, Luger takedown tool, cleaning rod and one extra magazine. The cardboard box with Styrofoam insert has an end label that is numbered to the pistol.

CONDITION:  This hard o find Mauser is in “new condition” and appears to have never been fired.  The American Eagle and Mauser and all other markings are clear and sharp. Straw colored parts are as they left the factory.  There are no handling, wear or other marks anywhere on the pistol.  I performed a total disassembly, cleaning and lubrication and found no evidence this pistol had ever been fired…

$1,585.00 

     

1900 DWM American Eagle Luger Commercial Contract Luger Pistol 

(P165P) Serial #13406, 7.65mm Luger Auto caliber, 4 3/4″ round barrel, blue finish and checkered walnut grips.  This is a very fine example of an original DWM Model 1900 American Eagle commercial Luger pistol.  These pistols were the true first commercial contract Luger pistols produced by DWM and can be found in the 2000 to 19000 serial number range with this specific pistol being produced in the middle of the noted production range.  These pistols were specifically intended for sales in the U.S. market, hence the use of the American Eagle symbol on top of the chamber area with the DWM markings on the front toggle.  This pistol has all the early desirable Luger features, such as the early long frame, dished toggles with toggle lock on the right side, recessed breechblock, 4 3/4″ fast tapered barrel, grip safety, no stock lug and no hold open device.  They had superb hand fitted parts with the beautiful pre-war high polish rust blued finish with the straw colored small parts with checkered walnut grips.  The lower safety area is unmarked and has the bright polished finish.  It is correctly serial numbered in the commercial fashion with the full serial number “13406″ under he barrel and on the front of the frame which is also marked “GERMANY”.  The various small parts are also correctly numbered “406″ or “06″. It is complete with one magazine with the nickel plated body and the unnumbered, unproofed commercial wooden base.

CONDITION:  very fine (NRA very good) with 90% plus of the original blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear.  The various small parts all retain 70% of their straw colors overall.  The grips are in very fine condition with nice distinct checkering on both sides, some minor handling marks with light pressure dents and nicks on the right side.  This beautiful American Luger is mechanically excellent.

$4,495.00

   

1900 American Eagle Luger

 (137P)  Scarce Early DWM Model 1900 “American Eagle”  Luger Pistol, serial #9737 in 7.65mm (30 Luger) Luger auto, 4 3/4″ barrel, blue finish and walnut checkered grips.

This is a very fine example of an early DWM Model 1900 “American Eagle” commercial Luger pistol.  These pistols were the first true commercial contract Luger pistols produced by DWM and can be found in the 2,000-20,000 serial number range with this pistol falling midway in the production.  This pistol has the early production features such as the long frame, dished toggles with toggle lock on the right side, recessed breechblock, 4 3/4″  fast tapered barrel, grip safety and no stock lug.  This pistol is not marked Germany, indicating it remained in Europe which also verifies how it was factory modified to add the hold-open latch.  More than likely it was liberated after WWII.  In addition this specific pistol has the second pattern thumb safety lever that has the high-domed, cross-checkered pattern.  The lower safety area is unmarked and left brightly polished.  It is correctly serial numbered in the commercial fashon with the full serial number on the front of the frame and the underside of the barrel, with no German export markings, which is how it was modified for the hold-open latch.  It is complete with one magazine with the nickel plated body and unnumbered wooden base.

CONDITION:  Very fine as partially refinished with 85% of the original rust blued finish, with a professionally restored, authentic rust blued finish present on the grip straps and trigger guard bow.  The walnut grips are also in very fine condition overall with a nice matching dark brown color distance checkering on both sides and some minor compression nicks on the right side.   The pistol retains 95% of the re-straw colors on the small parts. 

This is an excellent early American Eagle…$4,200.00.

Not for sale at this time.

  

 

 

Danish Bergmann Model 1910

(138P) Danish Bergmann Model 1910/21 Semi Automatic Pistol, Serial #17663, 9mm Bergman Cal., 4″ round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.

This is an excellent example of a scarce late production Bergmann semi-automatic pistol as manufactured in Herstal Belgium and converted to the newer mechanish at a Danish Arsenal in 1921.  The left barrel extension is marked, “ANCIENS ETABLISSEMENTS PIEPER, HERSTAL-LIEGE, BERGMANN’S PATENT,” with “BREVETE S.G.D.G.” below and “M. 1910/21″ below the frame rail.  The right side  of the barrel has the following proofs all in a row, early Belgium Lion/PV, crown over R, star/B, Belgium Perron and Belgium ELG proof.  The right side of the barrel extension also has the Belgium Lion.”V proof, star/B and Perron proofs.  There is a property number or unit number (1378) on the right rear section of the frame.  The serial number (17663) on the frame appears to have been restamped with the magazine serial number (17663) clearly having been restamped.  Note that the frame and magazine have the same number,  Fitted with smooth grips.

CONDITION:  Excellent overall!  The pistol retains 95% original rust blued finish with minor holster type wear.  It retains the original bright “in the white” polish on the hammer, trigger, magazine release, bolt and safety lever.  The grips are fine with some minor handling marks.  This is a scarce, very early semi-automatic Bergmann pistol with a top value of around $4,000.  Sell $3,500.00.

    

Model 1906 American Eagle Luger

(135P)  Model 1906 American Eagle Luger in Scarce 9mm Caliber – Serial #26868, 9mm Cal., 4″ bbl., blue/straw colors finish, walnut checkered grips. This is a fine example of an early 1906 American Eagle Luger that was produced by the DWM factory. These early Lugers were made expressly for export to the United States to increase overseas sales by the DWM factory. This example is even more desirable in that it has the “fat barrel” in 9mm version. These were probably some of the best Luger’s made by the DWM factory and all of them exhibit excellent fit and finish with beautiful hand polish, rust blued metal and straw colored smaller components. The model has the large emblazoned “American Eagle Crest” on top of the chamber area, correct short style frame and upper receiver with the 4 3/4″ inch tapered barrel, extractor marked “LOADED” as intended for the American market with the lower safety area correctly polished and of course the DWM logo on the front toggle. Evidently, this pistol was produced early enough in the production cycle that DWM had not started applying the standard B. U. and G commercial proof marks as the barrel and barrel extension are completely unproofed. It is numbered in the commercial fashion with the front of the frame and underside of the barrel marked with the full various small parts. There are no commercial “Crown N” proof marks on the pistol anywhere with only “GERMANY” stamped on the front of the frame below the serial number. The pistol is fitted with a set of European checkered walnut grips and it is a complete with a correct nickel-plated magazine body with an unmarked wooden base.

CONDITION: Excellent with 95% of an old professional restoration with some slight wear on the edges and high spots overall with thinning on the grip safety and side plate. The various small parts retain 98% of the restored straw colors overall. The edges and corners are sharp and distinct and not rounded off or buffed and the markings are clear and sharp. It has matching numbers on the various parts except the magazine which is unnumbered. The grips are in excellent condition with nice sharp checkering on both sides with only minor handling marks in a few places, but no cracks or damage anywhere. A nice example of a desirable and popular 1906 American Eagle Luger in the desirable 9mm Luger caliber…$2,850.00

 

Erfurt 1918/1920 double date rework Luger Semi Automatic Pistol

(134P)  Erfurt 1918/1920 double date rework Luger Semi Automatic Pistol – Serial #8833n, 9mm caliber,3 7/8″ round barrel, blue finish, walnut grips. Produced in Prussia in 1918, and later reworked for use by the post-War Weimar Republic. Fixed sights with “1920/1918″ stamped on the chamber and :Crown/ERFURT” on the toggle. Right side of the extension has the three “Crown/Gothic Letter” proofs next to the Imperial firing proof, which is repeated on the barrel and breechblock and the :Crown/RC” rework proof on the right side of the extension and left rear of the barrel over a single crown over Gothic letter proof. The “Crown/RC” an a single crown over Gothic letter proof are marked on most of the parts. The left side of the barrel extension is marked with an encircled “S” ahead of the serial number. According to the Standard Catalog of Luger by Davis the meaning of this marking is unknown. The matching serial number is marked on the barrel extension, front of the frame and bottom of the barrel with the partial number “33″ on most small parts including the inside of each grip panel. The front strap is marked “8507″. Blue finish with straw colored small parts, unmarked plated magazine with a wooden bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips.

CONDITION: Arsenal refinished with 80% dull blue finish remaining showing muzzle and high edge wear and overall thinning with some areas fading to a smooth plum patina. About half of the straw colors remain with the balance having a smooth silver gray patina. The grips are about good witch moderate high point wear, some crudely recut checkering and for the most part crisp checkering. Most markings are highlighted in white and remain clear. The action is fine…$1,350.00

 

WWII Mauser 1941 “byf” Code Luger Pistol

(124P)  WWII Mauser 1941 “byf” Code Luger Pistol with Matching Magazine – Serial #6440n, 9mm caliber, 3 7/8″ round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Dated “41 over the chamber, with “byf” code on the toggle. All visible numbers match. “Eagle/655″ and “eagle/swastika” proofs on appropriate parts. Blue magazine with aluminum base.

CONDITION: Excellent! This beautiful Luger has 95% original blue, with a small patch of surface rust on the left side of the extension, a few small areas of brown patina and scattered handling marks. Grips are very fine, with some pressure dents and scuffs. This pistol is mechanically excellent…$2,270.00.

 

1938 Production Luger Pistol

Fantastic 1938 Production Luger Pistol with “42″ Code – Serial #4784b, 9mm cal., 4″ round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Fixed sights with the chamber dated 1938 and eagle firing and eagle/63 proofs present on the barrel and right barrel extension. The extractor, toggle and toggle link are numbered to a different gun (78) with the toggle marked with the Mauser code “42″. Full serial number (4784) on the front of the frame (with “b” suffix), left barrel extension and barrel underside with the partial serial number (84) on the takedown latch, side plate, sear, safety bar, and thumb safety. Properly marked safety position and extractor. All blue finish with checkered walnut grips numbered to the gun and blued magazine with aluminum base numbered to another P.08 (8768/r/eagle/63).

CONDITION: Excellent! The pistol retains 98% original blue finish with some minor thinning, some loss at the muzzle and some minor edge wear. There is some minor pitting present on the stock lug and right top frame. The grips are also excellent with a few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. This pistol is mechanically excellent…$2,350.00.

 

WWI German 1918 Dated Erfurt Luger

(119P) Excellent WWI German 1918 Dated Erfurt Luger – Serial # 4344m,9mm cal,. 3 7/8″ round barrel, blue finish, walnut grips. Imperial Luger Pistol manufactured at Erfurt, the Prussian owned arms factory, during WWI. The chamber is dated “1918″ and the toggle has the “crown/ERFURT” logo. Dull blue finish with straw colored small parts and finely checkered walnut grips. Serial number and suffix on the front of the frame, with “4344″ stamped on the bottom of the barrel and the left side of the barrel extension. The partial serial number (44) is stamped on most of the small components including the inside of the grips. All of the serial numbers match with the exception of the magazine. The right side of the receiver has three “crown/gothic letter” army acceptance marks followed by the Imperial eagle and the “crown/RC” Rework-Commission rework stamp is marked above the first crown proof. This proof indicated that this Luger failed final inspection due to “out of tolerance” parts. The rework mark is also stamped on the left side of the barrel over a crown/gothic letter proof and the Imperial eagle is stamped on the right. The left side of the breechblock is also stamped with the Imperial eagle. Typical of Erfurt pistols a small “crown/gothic letter” acceptance mark is stamped on all of the small parts. Nickel plated magazine with wooden base numbered to another pistol.

CONDITION: Excellent! The pistol retains 95% original blue finish with some wear on the muzzle , side plate, high edge and front strap. There is some light spotting on the front strap. 80% of the original straw color remains on the small components. Overall the grips are very fine with some wear on the checkering high points on the left heel and some minor wear on the lower edges. The checkering remains very crisp. The markings are clear (some highlighted in white). This pistol is mechanically excellent…$2,150.00

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DWM 1920 Police Rework Luger Pistol with Holster

(118P) Unique DWM 1920 Police Rework Luger Pistol with Holster – Serial # 415n, 9mm cal., 3 7/8″ round bbl, blue finish walnut grips. The chamber is uniquely stamped “7.65″ with two “X”‘s over this stamp. Toggle has the “DWM” monogram. Properly marked safety position and extractor with commercial crown/N proofs present. Matching full or partial numbers on frame, barrel extension, barrel, takedown latch, side plate, sear, safety bar. thumb safety, extractor, toggle, and toggle link “15″ appears twice on the takedown latch and side plate, Unit marked front strap: “SP.Bn.368.1923″ with an “X” through the 369. Straw finished small parts, police style sear safety, checkered grips and nickel plated wood base magazine numbered to the pistol. The magazine spine is stamped “1923/1″. Complete with a black leather holster and takedown tool. The inside of the holster is stamped with a small anchor and a large droop wing eagle.

CONDITION: Excellent! The pistol retains 95% arsenal blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with some minor spotting on the grip straps and limited minor pitting. The small parts retain 70% original straw color. The grips are excellent with a few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. This pistol is mechanically excellent. The holster is very good with some minor handling marks and flex wear with the stitching remaining tight…$2,250.00.

 

1938 Dated Military Luger Pistol

(117P) Mauser “S/42″ Code, 1938 Dated Military Luger Pistol with Matching Magazine – Serial # 1892m, 9mm Cal., 4″ round barrel, blue finish walnut grips, Dated 1938 on the chamber with the “s/42″ code on the toggle, “Eagle/63″ and “droop wing eagle” proofs on the right side of the breech block. Marked “GESICHERT” and “GELADEN” on the upper safety area and extractor, respectively. Visible numbers match including inside of each grip panel. Has the correct all blue finish, fixed sights, stock lug, blue magazine and aluminum base numbered to the gun and fired with checkered walnut grips.

CONDITION: Excellent! The pistol retains 90% plus original blue finish with some heavy muzzle wear on the left side, some minor pitting on the barrel, some high edge wear and thinning on the grip straps. The grips are also excellent with some dings and nicks on the otherwise sharp checkering. The markings are clear and this pistol is mechanically excellent…$2,250.00.

 

WWII Mauser 42 Code, 1940 Dated Luger Pistol

(121P) WWII Mauser 42 Code, 1940 Dated Luger Pistol with Matching Magazine – Serial # 9369l, 9mm caliber, 3 7/8″ round barrel, , blue finish, walnut grips. Dated 1940 over the chamber and marked “42″ on the top of the toggle. Matching numbers including the magazine/ Two “eagle/655 proofs and one “eagle/swastika” firing proof are marked on the right side of the receiver with the firing proof repeated on the barrel and breechblock and a “655″ proof on the barrel. The upper safety area is marked “GESICHERT”. The magazine is blue with an aluminum base marked with the serial number on the bottom.

CONDITION: Excellent with 97% of the original blue finish showing wear along the high edges and muzzle, a gray and brown patina forming on the rip straps and mild handling marks overall. The grips are excellent with dark coloring around the grip edges and some minor nicks. This pistol is mechanically excellent…$2,450.00.

 

Mauser “S/42″ Code, 1936 Production Luger Pistol

(115P) Mauser “S/42″ Code, 1936 Production Luger Pistol with 1936 Dated Holster – Serial #7062v, 9mm Cal., 3 7/8″ round bb., blue finish, walnut grips. Chamber dated 1936 with the “S/42″ marked on the toggle. Eagle/63 and eagle firing proofs on the right barrel extension and barrel. Properly marked safety position and extractor. Full serial number on barrel extension, frame (with “v” suffix), and barrel, with the partial serial number “62″ on the take-down latch, side plate sear, safety bar, thumb safety, and extractor. Full serial number on barrel extension, frame (with “v” suffix), and barrel with the partial serial number “62″ on the take-down latch, side plate sear, safety bar, thumb safety, extractor, toggle and toggle link. Straw colored small parts, checkered grips, and blue aluminum base magazine numbered to a different pistol. Complete with a leather holster and mismatched magazine. The back of the holster is stamped ” KARL BOCKER/WALDBROL” next to a “Droop wing Eagle/WaA387″ proof and the date “1936″.

CONDITION: Excellent! This pistol retains 90% plus original blue finish showing thinning to a gray patina mostly on the barrel and grip straps, with some minor edge wear. The small parts retain 80% original straw finish. The grips are very fine with some scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. The holster is very good with exception of t six holes plugged on the back and replacement belt loops along with some minor handling marks. This pistol is mechanically excellent…$2,250.00.

 

WWI DWM 1918 Production military Luger Pistol

(114P) Excellent WWI DWM 1918 Production military Luger Pistol – Serial #5271f, 9mm Luger cal,. 3 3/4″ round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Dated 1918 on the barrel extension with the “DWM” monogram on the toggle right side of the barrel extension has the three “crown/gothic letter” proofs next to the Imperial firing proof, which is repeated on the barrel and breechblock. Matching numbers on the barrel extension frame takedown latch, side plate, sear bar, safety, trigger, extractor, toggle links, breechblock and firing pin. Grips are checkered medium color hardwood and the magazine is nickel with a wood base.

CONDITION: Excellent with 98% of the original blue finish showing some light handling marks overall, hints of minor holster wear on the barrel and side plate. Straw colors are original and 85%. Grips are excellent with a few minor pressure dents and extremely sharp checkering. This beautiful pistol is mechanically excellent…$2,850.00.

 

 DWM 1920 Police Rework Luger Pistol

(113P) DWM 1920 Police Rework Luger Pistol – Serial #399b, 9mm cal., 3 7/8″ round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The chamber is blank with the “DWM” monogram on the toggle, Barrel has a Berlin Police Armory acceptance stamp, crown/RC arsenal rework stamp and two eagle/33 proofs. Right barrel extension has a Luftwaffe component inspection mark and an Imperial eagle firing proof. has a sear safety with the extractor and upper safety position properly marked. matching serial number on the front for frame (with “b” suffix) and left barrel extension with the partial serial number (99) on the takedown latch, side plate (restamped), sear (restamped), safety bar, thumb safety lever, toggle and toggle link. The underside of the barrel is marked “4″ over the bore marking. Checkered grips with the left panel having “30″ marked in pencil and both having “55″ stamped on backs. Nickel magazine with wood base is marked “2./7727″.

CONDITION: Excellent as arsenal refurbished. The pistol retains 97% blue finish with some scattered minor wear and some minor thinning on the grip straps. The small parts retain 95% of the straw color. There is some scattered minor pitting. The grips are excellent with a few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering and a minor crack on the left panel. This pistol is mechanically excellent…$1,900.00.

 

Mauser “S/42 Code 1937 Production proofs

(112P) Extremely Fine Mauser “S/42 Code 1937 Production proofs – Serial #995y, 9mm, 3 7/8″ round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Dated 1912 over the chamber with the crowned Erfurt marking on the toggle, Imperial Eagle/63 and firing proofs stamped on the right barrel extension and barrel. Safety and extractor are marked “GESICHERT” and “GELADEN” respectively and the underside of the barrel has the bore marking. Matching serial number on front of frame (with “z” suffix), left barrel extension, and barrel underside with the partial serial number (95) on the takedown latch, side plate, sear, safety bar, thumb safety, extractor, toggle and toggle link. All blue finish with checkered walnut grips and mismatched blued magazine with aluminum base (1697t). Both grips are numbered to the pistol (95).

CONDITION: Excellent! The pistol retains 95% original blue finish with some loss at the muzzle, some minor edge wear and some thinning to gray, The grips are very fine with some minor dings and high edge wear in the overall crisp checkering. This fine Luger is in excellent mechanical condition…$2250.00.

 

Mauser 1933 Police Nazi Semiautomatic Pistol

(#111P) Excellent Mauser 1933 Police Nazi “Sneak” Rework Luger Semiautomatic Pistol With Matching Numbered Holster – Serial #1349u, 9mm cal., 3 7/8″ bbl, blue finish, walnut grips. Fixed sights with blank chamber and toggle. The right barrel extension has an eagle firing proof, eagle/WaA66 proof and eagle/H proof, with and eagle proof on the barrel. Properly marked safety position and extractor. Marching full serial with “u” suffix on the and barrel, with the partial serial number (49) on the side plate, safety bar and toggle link. Straw colored small parts, police sear safety, checkered grips and nickel aluminum base magazine numbered to a different pistol. Complete with leather holster, take-down tool, and mismatched extra aluminum base magazine. The inside of the holster is stamped “L. G.” and the back is stamped with the number “1349/ (arsenal removed regiment mark)” and “LOH SOHNE / ACT. GES./BERLIN”.

CONDITION: Excellent! The pistol retains 95% plus original blue finish with some minor edge wear and moderate muzzle wear. The small parts retain 50% original straw color. There is a noticeable indentation on the lower right panel, otherwise the grips are very good with some scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. This pistol is mechanically excellent, but is missing a small toggle pin. The arsenal reworked holster is good with a replaced latch strap, belt loop and take-down tool pouch with some minor flex wear and handling marks…$2,750.00.

 

 

DWM 1916 Production Luger Pistol With Holster

(110P) Outstanding DWM 1916 Production Luger Pistol With Holster – Serial #7707, 9mm Luger cal., 4″ round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The chamber is dated 1916 and the toggle is marked “DWM”. The right side of the barrel extension has the three crown/script proofs next to the Imperial eagle proof and the barrel and breechblock have an eagle proof. Properly marked safety position and extractor. Full serial number on the barrel extension, frame and barrel with the partial serial number (07) on the take-down latch, side plate, sear, safety bar, ghumb safety lever, extractor, toggle and toggle link. Straw colored parts, checkered grips, stock lug and unmarked blued wood base magazine. Complete with a 1915 dated J. F. O. Ludewig brown leather holster, take-down tool and non matching reworked extra magazine with blue body.

CONDITION: Excellent! The pistol retains 95% original blue finish with some minor thinning with some minor edge wear. The side plate is thinning to a brown. There is some very scattered minor pitting. The small parts retain 70% original straw color. The grips are excellent with some very scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering with barely noticeable, extremely small chip missing on the left panel near the thumb safety. This early Luger is mechanically excellent. The holster is very good with exception of tan added rivet on the back, minor flex wear, handling marks and flaking. The stitching is tight…$2,500.00.

 

 

WWI German 1916 Dated DWM Military Luger Pistol

(#108P)  Outstanding WWI German 1916 Dated DWM Military Luger Pistol – Serial #3409o, 9mm Luger cal, 4″ round bbl. blue finish, walnut grips. This is a very nice example of a mid-WWI German Army issue Luger pistol. The top of the chamber area is dated 1916 and the toggle is marked Luger pistol. The top of the chamber area is dated 1916 and the toggle is marked “DWM”. The right side of the barrel extension has the three “crown/gothic letter” proofs next to the Imperial Eagle proof. The full serial number is correctly stamped in the military fashion on the underside of the barrel, the left side of the barrel extension, and the front of the frame with the last two digits “09″ stamped the various small parts. The Imperial Eagle proof is also marked on the top, rear of the barrel and left side of the breechblock. The upper safety position and extractor are correctly marked “GESICHERT” AND “GELADEN”. Fixed sights. The back strap has the stock lug, nickel magazine with wooden base numbered to another pistol and fitted with checkered walnut grips.

CONDITION:  Excellent! The pistol retains 97% original blue finish with some mild thinning on the muzzle and some high edge wear. 75% of the original straw color remains on the small components. The grips are also excellent with some slight high point wear, minor handling marks and very crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. This outstanding pistol is mechanically excellent…$2,550.00.

 

WWI German 1918 Dated Erfurt Military Luger

(107P) Excellen! WWI German 1918 Dated Erfurt Military Luger – Serial #2923m, 9mm cal, 3 7/8″ bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Fixed sights, with the chamber dated “1918″ and the toggle marked with the “Crown/ERFURT” logo. Imperial eagle and crown/gothic letter proofs are present with crown/RC arsenal rework proof on the barrel, breechblock, and barrel extension. Properly marked safety position and extractor with the bore marking on the barrel underside. Full serial number on the front of the frame “(with “m” suffix), left barrel safety bar, thumb safety, extractor, toggle and toggle link. Straw finished small parts, stock lug, checkered grips numbered to a different pistol (8290g).

CONDITION: Excellent! The pistol retains 97% plus original blue finish thinning to a brown patina with some loss at the muzzle. The small parts retain 90% original straw color. The grips are very fine with s dent on the right panel and minor chip missing near the grip screw on the left panel along with some minor bruises on the overall crisp checkering. This Luger is mechanically excellent…$2,887.00.

 

1938 Production Luger Pistol with Holster

(106P) Excellent Mauser “S/42″ Code, 1938 Production Luger Pistol with Holster – Serial #8711b, 9mm cal., 4″ round barrel, blue finish, walnut grips. Dated 1938 on the chamber with “S/42″ Mauser code on the toggle. “Eagle/53″ and “droop wing eagle” proofs on the right side of the barrel extension and on the barrel, with the firing proof repeated on the breechblock. Properly marked safety position and extractor. Full serial number on the frame (with “b” suffix), barrel and barrel extension with the partial serial number (11) on the take-down latch, side plate, sear, safety bar, thumb safety, extractor, toggle, and toggle link. All blue finish with checkered grips and blue aluminum base magazine numbered to another gun. Complete with brown leather holster and extra mismatched magazine. The back of the holster is stamped ” GENSCHOW & CO. A.G./BERLIN” next to the droop eagle/Wa proof and the year “1937″

CONDITION: Excellent! The pistol retains 98% original blue finish with some mild thinning on the grip straps, some scattered minor edge wear and some loss at the muzzle. There is a minor circular shaped indentation on the left panel, otherwise the grips are excellent with a few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very good with overall age cracking on the front and some minor handling marks. Overall the stitching is tight…$2,850.00.

 

DWM Model 1920 Commercial Luger

(#122P) DWM Model 1920 Commercial Luger Semiautomatic Pistol -Serial #3895K, 7.65 mm (30Luger) caliber, 3 3/4″ bbl, blue finish, walnut grips. Bland chamber and “DWM” monogram on the toggle. “Crown/N proofs on the left side of the barrel extension, underside of the barrel, and left side of the toggle and “crown/script letter” proof on the safety bar. Matching numbers on the barrel and stamped with the last to digits on most of the small parts. Marked “DESICHERT” and “GELADEN” on the safety and extractor respectively. Straw colored small parts, unmarked nickel magazine with wooden bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips.

CONDITION: Excellent! The pistol retains 95% plus original finish with some muzzle, side rail and side plate wear. There is some mild thinning on the back strap and some thinning to smooth gray on the front strap. 80% of the original straw color remains on the small parts. The grips are excellent with some minor wear, a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear and the mechanics are excellent…$2,370.00.

 

DWM 1913 DWM Military Luger Pistol

(#109P) Excellent! DWM 1913 DWM Military Luger Pistol – Serial # 2343a, 9mm round bbl,. Blue finish, walnut grips. The chamber is dated 1913, with the DWM monogram on the front toggle. Three “crown/letter” proofs are present on the left side of the extension, with imperial eagle firing proofs on the extension, barrel and breechblock. Matching numbers on the small parts and inside the checkered grips. Hold open has been added and is correctly proofed on the right side of the frame. Nickel magazine with non matching number on the wood base.

CONDITION: Excellent with 95% of the original blue finish, showing some light handling marks, edge wear, and a few areas of brown patina. 70% of the original straw colors remain. A small amount of spotting is visible on the right frame rail. Grips are very fine. with some smoothing of the checkering on the lower portion and pressure dents. This Luger is mechanically excellent…$3,175.00.

 

Commercial Luger Pistol – Serial number “57072″

Desirable 1908 DWM (Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfrabriken) Commercial Luger Pistol – Serial number “57072“, 9mm Lugar cal., 4″ round bbl., blue finish. walnut checkered tips.  This is a fine example of the highly collectable  Model 1908 “Commercial” Luger as produced by the DWM factory.  These Luger’s were produced from 1908  through 1913 and were sold under both commercial and military contracts.  This model of Luger can be distinguished from the later models, based on two notable features: 1) made without a hold-open catch and 2) no stock lug on the rear of the grip.  The top of the chamber area is blank with the rear toggle having the DWM logo markings.  The right side of the barrel extension is blank and the left side and underside of the barrel have the Commercial Crown “N” proofs.  Since this is a commercial contract pistol, it is numbered in the commercial style verses the military fashion consequently the various parts are marked with the full serial number “57072″ only on the front of the frame and the underside of the barrel, with the last two digits (72) numbered on the recoil lug, the underside of the side plate, the side of the trigger, the takedown lever, the lower left side of the breechblock and the very rear of the toggle.  These pistols all exhibited an excellent high polish, “rust blued finish” with straw colors on the small arts and were fitted with checkered walnut grips.  It is fitted with a correct nickel plated, wooden base magazine with no markings.

CONDITION: NRA very good overall with 90%+ of the original rust blue finish overall, slightly dulling in some areas with wear on the edges and high spots.  The side plate and left side of the frame, a couple small sports on the front grip strap and the back strap all exhibit some small areas of old aged deep pitting.  40% of the original straw colors remain,  The grips are in very fine condition overall with nice checkering on both sides just showing even wear across the tops of the checkering…..$2,250.00.

 

Pre-War Colt Model 1903 Pocket hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol

Excellent Pre-War Colt Model 1903 Pocket hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol – Serial # 309964, 32 ACP caliber, 3 3/4″ round barrel, blue finish, hard rubber grips. Produced in 1919 with fixed sights, the split two line address and patent markings on the left side along with the Rampant Colt and the caliber markings below the ejection port. A matching partial number is present inside the slide. The frame is marked with the serial number on the left, “VP” and “R” stamps on the trigger guard, blue magazine marked “CAL .32 COLT” and it is fitted with checkered walnut custom shop grips with silver Colt medallions.

CONDITION: NRA Excellent with perfect function, with 98% plus original high polish blue finish, showing some very light edge wear and a few handling marks. The grips are excellent Colt factory original checkered walnut with sharp points and silver medallions.  The action is excellent…$1,795.00. The grips alone, in this condition, sell for $200.

 

Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi Automatic Pocket Pistol

SOLD!

(5237) Excellent Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Semi Automatic Pocket Pistol – Serial #131477 in 32 ACP cal, 3 3/4″ round barrel, blue finish, and hard rubber grips. It was manufactured in 1912, the left side of the slide is marked with the early two block marking “PATENTED/ APR, 20, 1897, DEC. 22, 1903” and “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” with the circled Rampant Colt behind the slide serrations. The right side of the slide is marked, “COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS“. Fixed sights, high polished blue slide and frame, blue barrel, two tone blue magazine marked “CAL. 32 COLT” and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with “COLT” banner at the top and the Rampant Colt and stylistic “C” on the bottom.

CONDITION: …NRA very good to  excellent with beautiful polished carbona blue finish. There is some light scratching and high edge wear, but the overall finish is about 92% with 90% Nitre blue on the safety and trigger.  This is an excellent 1903 ready for carry or collecting. In fact I have been carrying this little beauty every day….$1,487.00

SOLD!

 

Colt, early production, Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol

(P102) Colt, early production, Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol – Serial #41764, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4″ round bbl., carbona blue finish and original factory custom shop walnut grips. This rare and stunning Colt was Manufactured in 1906 with standard fixed sights, two line, two block address and patent marking (1897 and 1903) on the left side of the barrel bushing and slide.  The circled Rampant Colt rares behind the serrations and “AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS” is rolled on the right side. The upper left front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the Colt triangle “VP” proof. Blue “CAL, .32 Colt” marked magazine and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with “COLT” ribbons at the top and the circled Rampant Colt on the bottom.

CONDITION: NRA new as refinished to original factory standard in my shop! Most markings are as clear and sharp as the day this beauty left the Colt factory but a couple of letters are a little light. The trigger, safety, recoil spring plug and pins are striking, brilliant Nitre blue. The Walnut custom shop grips are as new as they were when they left the Colt factory and are complete with silver medallion. The smooth, 100 year old action is excellent and has been test fired in our shop for function using hollow point ammunition….$1,795.00.

 

 

Pinfire Pepperbox

(P-170)  Engraved Meyers Marked Pinfire Pepperbox (NO SERIAL NUMBER)7mm rimfire caliber with a 1 3/4″ fluted barrel, blue finish and walnut grips. The back of the right recoil shield is marked “MEYERS” with single British proofs marked in the barrel cluster flutes, Is has a loading gate and is without sights. The sides of the frame feature very nice English scroll engraving.

CONDITION: NRA VERY GOOD. The barrel cluster retains 95% bright original high polish blue finish thinning to a brown with some minor pitting and spotting. The frame retains 60% blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. The folding trigger has a smooth gray patina with some minor pitting. The grips are fine with a small missing chip (right panel) and some minor dings in the overall crisp checkering. This grand 150 year old pepperbox has seen some wonderful history and is mechanically fine…$1,587.00.

 

Colt Mfg. Model 1911 Military

(5411) Colt Mfg. Model 1911 Military#371736 early manufacturer with commercial blue finish. The right side of the slide has “MODEL OF 1911 U. S. ARMY” in sharp, clear letters. The left side of the slide has the standard two line patent marks also in clear, sharp lettering. The left side of the frame has, “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” clearly rolled.

This appears to be an early model made somewhere between 1918 and 1921. It has not been arsenal refinished since all refinished pistols of this age were phosphate (Parkerizing) refinished by the government armorers.

Condition: The finish and overall condition are NRA very good to excellent or 90% to 95% with very slight wear marks to the bluing in the regular places. The barrel appears excellent as do all the small parts such as pins, safety, slide stop and screws. The magazine is the original style, but appears to have been refinished because the bluing is showing the old two part finish. The rear sight is the typical “U” notch and the double diamond, checkered Walnut grips show considerable handling and storage wear wear. The top of the slide has a small longitudinal wear line in the matte finish on top where it was drawn in and out of a holster. All internal parts are original and in mint condition. The flame inspectors mark behind the trigger on the left side is in clear, sharp condition. Blue Book value and current auction results show this pistol to be valued between $2,050 and $3,200…$2,100.00.

SOLD ON LAYAWAY!  Thank you Brian W.

 

Colt New Frontier 3rd Generation Flattop Target Model in 45 Colt caliber

Serial #01255NF (5301) Colt New Frontier 3rd Generation Flattop Target Model in 45 Colt caliber. This beauty is new and unfired new in the box with a 7 1/2″ barrel, walnut grips with gold Colt medallion, bright color cased frame and loading gate, polished hammer, and blue barrel and grip. I am not sure of the date of manufacture. The original box is with this single action, but the “description end” is missing and the over all condition of the box is NRA “poor”. There are some light scratches around the cylinder from the cylinder being rotated incorrectly, but they are light and do not subtract from the appearance. The Colt Frontier six-guns are excellent shooters and highly desirable…$1,695.00

SOLD ON LAYAWAY!  Thank you Terry.

 

 

 

 

 

Colt Model 1908 25 caliber Hammerless Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol

(101P) Colt Model 1908 25 caliber Hammerless Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra one original two tone magazine – Serial #284391, 25 ACP cal, 2″ round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1921, Standard two line address/patent dates (1896 to 1917) marking with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations on the left side of the slide, serial number on the left side of the frame, and “COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 25″ on the right side of the slide. The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked with the number “1″ over the Colt triangle “VP” proof mark, with “99″ on the opposite. Casehardened grip safety, thumb safety and trigger. Two tone “CAL. 25/COLT” marked magazine and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the “COLT” banner at the top and the Rampant Colt at the bottom.

Condition: Excellent! The pistol retains 97% original blue finish with some minor flaking and thinning on the slide and overall some minor scratches and handling marks. 95% of the original bright case colors remain on the grip and slide safeties, and the trigger. The grips are also excellent with some minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The marking s are crisp and clear. One rare two tone magazine come with this pistol. This beautiful little pistol appears to be unfired…$699.00

 

Colt Python Double Action Revolver

Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Scarce 2 1/2″ Barrel And Wood rain Box – Serial #V35666, .357 Magnum caliber, 2 1/2″ vent rib barrel, blue finish and walnut grips. The front sight is a standard ramped with an adjustable rear. Markings are standard Colt on the desirable 1 1/2″ barrel. Rampant Colt and “VP” markings are on the frame. The trigger has been widened and the action honed to a smooth light pull. Smooth two piece hardwood grips with ambidextrous contours. The Colt wood grain box is hand numbered to a different gun, but with the proper end label.

CONDITION: NRA Excellent as custom fitted, virtually all of the original blue finish remains with a slight red tint to the top strap finish and minor handling marks overall. Grips are excellent with light pressure dents and polishing marks. Mechanically this Python is excellent. The box is very good…$1,875.00.

 

Colt Python Double Action Revolver

(100P)  Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Desirable 1’1/2″ Barrel – Serial # 33607E, .357 mag. cal., 2 1/2″ bbl., blue finish, rubber grips. Manufactured in 1976 with ramped blade front and adjustable rear sight. Standard markings on the desirable 1 1/2″ barrel. Rampant Colt marked frame with checkered hammer, serrated trigger and backstrap and Hogue wraparound grips.

CONDITION: Excellent with 98% finish. Slight handling marks, with muzzle wear and faint cylinder drag line. Front sight painted white. Some spotting on the bright hammer…$2,100.00.

 

Colt Python Double Action Revolver

Colt Python Double Action Revolver With Desirable 2 1/2″ Barrel – Serial #V52785, .357 Magnum caliber, 1 1/2″ vent rib barrel, blue finish, original Colt gold medallion walnut grips, ramp blade front sight and adjustable rear sight. Markings are standard on the highly desirable 1 1/2″ barrel. Rampart Colt and “VP” marked frame with checkered trigger and serrated backstrap. It is factory fitted with checkered two piece “service” grips which are proper in this configuration. The grips have gold Colt Rampart medallions.

CONDITION: NRA Excellent, with 97% of the original blue finish, showing a small amount of pitting on the left side of the barrel, a tiny patch of brown next to the crane and scattered light handling marks. Grips are excellent with sharp checkering and light handling marks. This revolver is mechanically excellent…$1,875.00.

 

First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver

First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver – Serial # 278307, 32 WCF Caliber, 7 1/2″ barrel, blue/color case hardened finish fixed sights and hard rubber grips. Made in 1906 with the one line Hartford address and “32 WCF” caliber markings on the barrel plus two line three date patent markings on the frame next to the circled Rampant Colt, “1511″ assembly number. Matching numbers on the frame and grip straps and checkered Rampant Colt grips with “OLIVER AHLERS” scratched into the underside along with 14 notches on the butt.

CONDITION: Fine with 40% of the original blue finish showing areas of brown patina and mild spotting with scattered handling marks and a small amount of pitting on the muzzle and trigger guard which is slightly bent probably when Mr. Ahlers knocked some “bad guy” in the head which was a common practice. A mixed brown and gray patina is forming on the frame with original color visible on the hammer. Grips are good with an aged brown color, mild pressure dents, but have “Oliver Ahlers” and 14 notches scratched into the bottom of the grips. The scratches and notches are interesting, but I assume they were put there in a moment of drunken fantasy by the original owner or chronicles the number of rabbits he killed or if Mr. Ahlers was a lawman it could be the way he kept track of the men he injected with 32-20 lead. I like this kind of personal marking as it makes the piece more unique and interesting. Mechanically, this Colt is very good….$3,540.00.

 

This fine, rare revolver is complete with original brown, hinged lid Colt box numbered to the gun.

CONDITION: Near new, NRA Excellent, with only the slightest handling marks overall. The box is very good with some minor wear on the corners and seams with the hand numbering on the bottom wearing thin…$1,595.00.

 SOLD!

 

Colt Third Generation

(5137) Colt third generation serial number”SA61729” (Delivered by Colt in 1972.) in 44 Special with a 5 1/2″ barrel.

This exquisite piece, as you can see, is very special with 90% engraving executed and signed by nationally acclaimed engraver Weldon Lister of Boerne, Texas in a style reminiscent of Nimschke/Helfricht made famous by Colt in the late 1800′s. The hammer is engraved on both sides with the great American Eagle and the front sight has a sunburst pattern. Weldon finished this magnificent piece in antique nickel with the background inked in to make the beautiful scroll appear to stand high. The high polished screws are Nitre blued for stunning contrast. The perfectly fitted one piece American Black Walnut grips with exceptional figure and grain were created by another nationally acclaimed artist, Paul Persinger of El Paso, Texas. Paul also inlayed a magnificent Elephant Ivory three dimensional Texas star into both grips. The unfired action has had some work and is smooth and light. The beautiful custom French fitted case was created specifically for this fine piece by Les Yoder of Brookfield cases. Additionally, this beautiful single action is featured in the latest book “American Custom Engravers” which went on sale January 2011. You can add this fine example of gun makers, engravers, grip maker and case maker art to your collection for…$5,800.00 The cost to reproduce this Colt complete with French fitted case would be $6,500.00

A valuable extra feature connected to this fine single action is all about the engraver, Weldon Lister, who is featured in an article in the August 2010 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. Texas Monthly is the most widely read monthly magazines in the United States with a readership of close to five million.