2020 September Premier, Volume I

The Robert Young Collection
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LOT 449
Mauser “1938” Date,
“S/42” Code P.08 Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Kriegsmarine North
Sea Navy Markings and
Holster - Serial no. 148i,
9 mm cal., 4 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Blade front and notch
rear sights, “1938” on the
chamber, “S/42” on the toggle
link, “eagle/63” proofs on the
extension and barrel and “eagle”
firing proofs on the barrel,
extension, and breechblock.
The finish is full blue, with a set
of checkered grips, and a blue
finished alloy base magazine. The
backstrap is marked “N/2940” and
the magazine base “N2955X”, both
in the style of equipment issued by
the Kriegsmarine from depots on the
North Sea (Nordsee). (Of note, page
182 of “Axis Pistols Volume II” by Jan C.
Still lists the aforementioned 1938 S/42
P.08 “serial number 2224i, N2955” as a
known gun!) Minus the correct pattern
magazine, numbers are matching overall.
Includes a black leather holster, marked
“WILH.BRAND/HEIDELBERG”, “1938” and
“droop eagle/WaA204” on the back.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% of the
original blue finish, showing bright wear
along the edges, areas of brown patina
and mild spotting, and some light handling marks. The varnished grips are fine, with some dings and dark spots.
The holster is good, with a restitched flap, mild scuffs, and some stains. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3000 - 4500
LOT 450
Mauser “K” Date “S/42”
Code P.08 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
3462, 9 mm cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, checkered
walnut grips. Part of the early post-Weimar German re-armament
program, the “K” date Lugers were manufactured in 1934 in
violation of the Treaty of Versailles. Fixed sights, with the “K” date
on the chamber, “S/42” code on the front toggle link, “S” (mixed block and script
style) on multiple components, “B][90” on the extension, “O][37” on the extension and
barrel and “droop wing eagle” firing proofs on the barrel, extension and breechblock.
Some small parts are straw finished, with niter blue pins and screws, and a bright finished
alloy base magazine marked “S/3819/+/B90”. Aside from the magazine, numbers are
matching overall, including the grips.
CONDITION: Fine, with 40% of the original blue finish, showing areas of mixed brown and gray
patina, bright wear on the gripstraps, mild spotting and light handling marks. 50% of the bright
straw color remains, strongest
in the protected areas, with a
mixed gray and minor spotting
on the remainder. The grips are
also fine, with some dents and
dark spots.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2250 - 3250
LOT 451
World War II Mauser 42
Dated “byf” Code P.08
Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol Rig with Holster -
Serial no. 9251i, 9 mm para
cal., 4 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips.
Inverted “V” blade front and
fixed notch rear sights, “42”
dated chamber, “eagle/135”
acceptance marks and “eagle”
firing proof on right side of
barrel extension, “byf” Mauser
production code on the center
toggle, matching serial numbers
on front of frame, underside
of barrel, and left side of barrel
extension, matching partial “51”
serial number on the small parts,
and “P.08” marking on left side of
frame. With checkered grips and
post-war production blue magazine
with black plastic base. Includes postwar
black leather holster
and extra magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent with 95% original blue
finish, some holster wear on the muzzle and
sideplate, small scratches, and handling marks
overall. The grips are also excellent with sharp
checkering and just a few small dings. Mechanically excellent. Holster is excellent with some exterior scuffs, tight
stitching, light cracking on closure strap, and overall solid construction.
Estimate: 1600 - 2500
LOT 452
World War I 1917 Dated DWM Model 1914 Artillery
Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Snail Drum Magazine
- Serial no. 5780, 9 mm para cal., 7 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/
straw finish, walnut grips. Fine adjustment inverted “V” blade front
and tangent rear sight graduated from 100 to 800 meters with fine
adjustment notch, “1917” dated chamber, “DWM” monogram on the toggle, “crown/
letter” proofs and
“imperial eagle” firing
proof on right side
of barrel extension
and barrel, matching
numbers on the
barrel, frame, and
left side of barrel
extension, matching
“80” partial serial
number on the small parts, blue finish with straw colored small
parts and nitre blue screws, springs, and pins, and checkered
grips. Includes a first pattern AEG Berlin 32 round snail drum
magazine with telescoping winding lever, machine gun adaptor sleeve, and dust cover.
CONDITION: Fine with 75% original blue finish, patches of light oxidation and surface pitting,
areas of high point and edge wear, numerous scattered scratches throughout, and areas of
mottled gray/brown patina. The grips are also fine with dings and bruises throughout, and
some flattened checkering. Mechanically excellent. Snail drum magazine is fine with 60% of
the original finish, areas of gray patina and mild oxidation and small dings.
Estimate: 1800 - 2750