**WWI Era 1916 Dated DWM Luger with Non-Matching Holster

World War I

9mm Para. 3.9" barrel length. SN: 4611b. Blued metal finish with straw colored trigger and Nitre blued small parts, and polished internal surfaces mounting checkered walnut grips and standard military pattern sights. Short recoil operated striker action autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines. Standard markings include DWM logo to toggle link and 1916 date to the forward slide. Further shows a GESICHERT safety marking on frame and GELADEN loaded indicator mark on the extractor. Serial numbers match on the handgun, but it comes with a non matching WWI period magazine with wood base plug and nickel finished body. Serial number to base plug reads 4532a followed by + sign indicating it was a spare. The breechblock, barrel, and slide are all struck with the WWI German {Reichsadler} marking, with the latter component also showing three Gothic letter inspection stamps. Letter K struck into the frame forward of the triggerguard. Barrel gauge reading of 8,82 struck into the lower surface. Item comes with a WWII pattern black leather holster with markings obscured by a riveted leather adapter allowing it to attach to an American Mills style belt. Additionally accompanied by a G.Appel/1938 marked K.98 rifle cleaning kit, Luger disassembly tool, and two custom gun cases. One case, possibly intended for a Luger carbine, features a Nizzoli maker mark, and a maroon velvet lining. The other case is canvas wrapped with leather corners, and appears to have been sized for a C.96 pistol. {C&R}

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Very Good. Bore is Frosty with some firing residues that should clean to Bright. Metal finish shows internal cycling wear with flecked gray patina forming on the edges of the polished interior. Some brown flecking over the frame with scattered scratches and thinning to the finish on the trigger and safety. Slide and barrel exhibit brown flecking overall, particularly to front sight. Grips have some stains, and losses to sharpness of the checkering. Holster shows some white residues, cracking, and crazing. Cleaning kit is a gray to brown patina. Both cases have light handling wear.

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**WWI Era 1916 Dated DWM Luger with Non-Matching Holster

World War I

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

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