2020 September Premier, Volume I

LOT 460
Excellent World War II German Series II “P” Code Commercial
Contract Krieghoff Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol in Very Scarce
7.65mm Luger Auto - Serial no. P63, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 inch
round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. This is a very rare late Series II “P” Code
commercial Luger pistol. It is estimated that a total of only 100 were ever
manufactured in their own serial number range of P1 to P100, making this a late example. While
Krieghoff was primarily a sporting arms maker, there was never an intention to bring large quantities
of Krieghoff Lugers to the commercial market; the ones Krieghoff delivered to the public were rejects
or overruns, with the absence of rejection stamps pointing towards this being one of the latter. These
pistols exhibit the Krieghoff blue finish with the straw colored small parts and fitted with checkered grips
with smooth borders. These models are easily identified since they are absent
of any Luftwaffe proofmarks. They use the very rare late production C-5 type
toggle markings and they have the “eagle/N” commercial proof on several areas of
the pistol. “Eagle/L2” proofs are present on the right side of the frame and receiver
and on a number of other parts. The full serial number is marked on the front of the
frame, and “63” is on the left side of the barrel extension. The blue magazine body is
unmarked, with a black plastic base.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% plus of the bright original blue finish, showing holster wear on the
edges and handling marks overall. The straw parts retain 80% of the bright original color, darkening on
the safety and bright on the edges. The grips are very fine, with some scuffs and dents, and some marks
are present on the screws.
Estimate: 6500 - 9500
SERIAL NUMBER P63
BOTH SIDES
PICTURED
BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 461
Desirable World War I DWM Model 1914
Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig
with Matching Shoulder Stock - Serial no. 3630g,
9 mm para cal., 7 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish,
walnut grips. Inverted “V” blade front and tangent
rear sights with fine adjustment notch, “1917” date on
the chamber and “DWM” monogram on the toggle link.
Three “crown/letter” proofs are present on the right side of
the barrel extension with “Imperial Eagle” firing proofs on
the extension, barrel and breechblock. Visible numbers are
matching with the exception of the magazine and grips. Overall blue
finish with straw colored small parts, nitre blue screws, pins and springs, and checkered
grips. Includes a correct flat board type shoulder stock numbered to match the gun on the
attaching iron with leather straps, “crown/S” stamp on the back, and brown leather artillery
pattern holster marked “MADE IN GERMANY” on the back side with bore rod.
CONDITION: Excellent with 90% plus original blue finish remaining, some areas of edge wear,
scattered light surface oxidation, 60% original straw finish on the small parts, and some small
scattered surface dings. The grips are very fine with the left grip panel having a small broken
area at the upper rear with the piece being pressure fit in place, otherwise the grips have mostly
sharp checkering and some small dings. Mechanically excellent. Stock is very fine with small dings and
scratches, mostly brown patina on the attaching iron, and age cracking on the leather. Holster is fine with
tight stitching, exterior scuffs and scrapes, some light staining, and overall solid construction.
Estimate: 4500 - 6500
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