Premiere Firearms Auction - Day 2
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Unique Weimar Era Double Date 1920/1918 DWM Police Artillery Luger Rig
Lot # 1375 (Sale Order: 376 of 952)
Manufacturer: DWMBarrel Length: 8 inch roundModel: 1914 ArtilleryFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 6978aLow Est: 3500Condition: Very fine with 95% of the arsenal refurbished blueHigh Est: 5500Caliber: 9 mm LugerOther: walnut
Unique Weimar Era Double Date 1920/1918 DWM Police Artillery Luger Rig
This is a very fine example of a post WWI Weimar era DWM Police issue Model 1914 Artillery Luger that is complete with one Police numbered matching magazine and converted Police leather holster. In all respects this was a late WWI Artillery Luger, turned in under the 1920 Reichswehr recall, stamped 1920, and then converted into a Police issue Luger by the addition of the magazine safety (now deactivated) and the side plate safety (spring still present). The chamber is stamped 1920/1918, with the DWM logo on the front toggle. The pistol overall still retains all the various military acceptance and inspection proofs along with the noted modifications. It still retains its original military style full serial number on the major components and the last two digits on the various small parts. It is complete with one original WWI type nickel plated magazine with the wooden base that has been renumbered by the Police when it was reissued and is now marked on the base, "2/6978/" over the old serial number. As noted this example is complete with a WWI Artillery holster that has been converted into a belt type Weimar Police issue holster. The front of the holster is stamped with "F.R. AUGXXXXNFELD/G.M.B.H./DARMEN" and it complete with an unmarked takedown tool.
Condition: Very fine with 95% of the arsenal refurbished blue finish overall with only minor edge and high spot wear. The various small parts retain 98% of the straw colors. The grips are also very fine with nice distinct checkering overall with minor handling marks. As noted this Weimar era police Artillery Luger has all matching numbers to include the magazine.
This is a very fine example of a post WWI Weimar era DWM Police issue Model 1914 Artillery Luger that is complete with one Police numbered matching magazine and converted Police leather holster. In all respects this was a late WWI Artillery Luger, turned in under the 1920 Reichswehr recall, stamped 1920, and then converted into a Police issue Luger by the addition of the magazine safety (now deactivated) and the side plate safety (spring still present). The chamber is stamped 1920/1918, with the DWM logo on the front toggle. The pistol overall still retains all the various military acceptance and inspection proofs along with the noted modifications. It still retains its original military style full serial number on the major components and the last two digits on the various small parts. It is complete with one original WWI type nickel plated magazine with the wooden base that has been renumbered by the Police when it was reissued and is now marked on the base, "2/6978/" over the old serial number. As noted this example is complete with a WWI Artillery holster that has been converted into a belt type Weimar Police issue holster. The front of the holster is stamped with "F.R. AUGXXXXNFELD/G.M.B.H./DARMEN" and it complete with an unmarked takedown tool.
Condition: Very fine with 95% of the arsenal refurbished blue finish overall with only minor edge and high spot wear. The various small parts retain 98% of the straw colors. The grips are also very fine with nice distinct checkering overall with minor handling marks. As noted this Weimar era police Artillery Luger has all matching numbers to include the magazine.
Spectacular Nazi Walther PPK Party Leader Semi-Automatic Pistol with Documented High Party Leader Ho
Lot # 1376 (Sale Order: 377 of 952)
Manufacturer: WaltherBarrel Length: 3 1/4 inch roundModel: PPKFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 884416Low Est: 25000Condition: Very fine as refinished with 90% of the blue finisHigh Est: 40000Caliber: 7.65 mm autoOther: brown plastic checkered
Spectacular Nazi Walther PPK Party Leader Semi-Automatic Pistol with Documented High Party Leader Holster Rig (Photographed in Rankin Book) with NSDAP Badge and NSDAP Gold Shoulder Strap
This is a beautiful example of an original WWII Nazi Walther Mod. PPK Party Leader pistol with the rare Party Leader grips. When these Party Leader grips are installed, they were officially known as the "Honor Weapon of the Political Leaders" and were only presented to high ranking Nazi officers of the NSDAP for meritorious service to the Nazi Party. The grips themselves are a one piece wraparound grip consisting of a mottled brown plastic material that has the distinctive large Nazi Eagle clutching a Swastika circled by a wreath at the top on both sides and the balance of the grip having impressed checkering. The pistol slide is marked with the Walther Banner followed by the two line Walther legend and caliber followed by "Mod. PPK.". The pistol has the "Crown/N" commercial proofmarks, stamped on the right side of the slide, frame and barrel. The pistol has a 60 degree safety lever, cartridge indicator pin and lanyard loop on the bottom of the frame. This very scarce pistol is also accompanied by an original and equally rare Party Leader Walther PPK pressed paper holster with original NSDAP badge on the holster flap and an original NSDAP Gold brocade shoulder strap. The original Gold NSDAP Party Leader badge attached to the holster, depicts a Nazi Eagle clutching a Swastika circled by a wreath, which is the same as the pistol grips. This beautiful rig is complete with an original Walther marked magazine with the brown plastic finger extension. Party Leader grips will be found on Walther PPKs in the 851,000 to 431,000K serial number range, indicating this example is a very early pistol. The very rare Party Leader holster and belt that accompanies this pistol is the exact one pictured on page 204 of the book "Walther Volume III, 1908-1960" by James Rankin.
Condition: Very fine as refinished with 90% of the blue finish on the pistol with edge and high spot wear overall. The grips are very fine with a nice matching color on both sides, showing some minor age crack around the grip screw bushings and upper right side. The holster is very good with an excellent bright shiny exterior finish with the stitching intact and the NSDAP badge still attached. The NSDAP Gold brocade shoulder strap is also excellent with all the gold face of the strap still intact with nice original intact stitching. The holster hanger and belt buckle and loop all retain 98% of their original gold paint. The only notable issues are that the lower front holster flap has the top of the strap torn off and the flap itself has become detached from the holster due to the age of the material. Still an exceptionally rare and all complete late WWII Nazi party leader PPK pistol and original NSDAP holster and shoulder strap rig.
This is a beautiful example of an original WWII Nazi Walther Mod. PPK Party Leader pistol with the rare Party Leader grips. When these Party Leader grips are installed, they were officially known as the "Honor Weapon of the Political Leaders" and were only presented to high ranking Nazi officers of the NSDAP for meritorious service to the Nazi Party. The grips themselves are a one piece wraparound grip consisting of a mottled brown plastic material that has the distinctive large Nazi Eagle clutching a Swastika circled by a wreath at the top on both sides and the balance of the grip having impressed checkering. The pistol slide is marked with the Walther Banner followed by the two line Walther legend and caliber followed by "Mod. PPK.". The pistol has the "Crown/N" commercial proofmarks, stamped on the right side of the slide, frame and barrel. The pistol has a 60 degree safety lever, cartridge indicator pin and lanyard loop on the bottom of the frame. This very scarce pistol is also accompanied by an original and equally rare Party Leader Walther PPK pressed paper holster with original NSDAP badge on the holster flap and an original NSDAP Gold brocade shoulder strap. The original Gold NSDAP Party Leader badge attached to the holster, depicts a Nazi Eagle clutching a Swastika circled by a wreath, which is the same as the pistol grips. This beautiful rig is complete with an original Walther marked magazine with the brown plastic finger extension. Party Leader grips will be found on Walther PPKs in the 851,000 to 431,000K serial number range, indicating this example is a very early pistol. The very rare Party Leader holster and belt that accompanies this pistol is the exact one pictured on page 204 of the book "Walther Volume III, 1908-1960" by James Rankin.
Condition: Very fine as refinished with 90% of the blue finish on the pistol with edge and high spot wear overall. The grips are very fine with a nice matching color on both sides, showing some minor age crack around the grip screw bushings and upper right side. The holster is very good with an excellent bright shiny exterior finish with the stitching intact and the NSDAP badge still attached. The NSDAP Gold brocade shoulder strap is also excellent with all the gold face of the strap still intact with nice original intact stitching. The holster hanger and belt buckle and loop all retain 98% of their original gold paint. The only notable issues are that the lower front holster flap has the top of the strap torn off and the flap itself has become detached from the holster due to the age of the material. Still an exceptionally rare and all complete late WWII Nazi party leader PPK pistol and original NSDAP holster and shoulder strap rig.
Scarce Early World War II Nazi Production Mauser Model G-41(M) Semi-Automatic Rifle
Lot # 1377 (Sale Order: 378 of 952)
Manufacturer: MauserBarrel Length: 22 inch roundModel: G41 (m)Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 12309Stock Mat.: walnutCondition: Fine with 60% of the blue finish overall with wearLow Est: 6500Caliber: 7.92 mm MauserHigh Est: 9000
Scarce Early World War II Nazi Production Mauser Model G-41(M) Semi-Automatic Rifle
This is a good example of a late production WWII German Model G-41(M) rifle as manufactured by Mauser. These rifles were produced in 1941/42 in response to the request by the German Weapons office for a semi-automatic rifle. These rifles actually use a combination of both a bolt action mechanism and a gas-operated semi-automatic system. Initially the action had to be charged using a 98K style bolt action function, than after the first shot the rifle would function in a semi-automatic mode through the use of a gas-operation system where exhaust gases were trapped in the muzzle cone to actually drive the operating rod located under the barrel and in turn cycle the action. The top of the receiver is stamped "Eagle/135/G-41(M)/1942" with the actual serial number of the rifle stamped on the left side of the rear sight base. The rifle is fitted with an excellent reproduction walnut stock copied from an original pattern that has a small Eagle/135 proof in the pistol grip area, that is fitted with an original steel cupped butt plate and short walnut handguard. It is complete with an original leather sling, cleaning rod and front sight cover. These are considered very rare today, as they were produced in very limited numbers early in WWII when the Mauser factory was able to use all machined parts and components that required considerable amount of manufacturing time and labor. They were eventually phased out in favor of the G/K43 rifles and they also saw considerable use on the Eastern front and suffered a high attrition rate.
Condition: Fine with 60% of the blue finish overall with wear and thinning on top of the action, barrel bands and muzzle cone. The stock as noted is an excellent reproduction that duplicates the original configuration to include the Waffenamt proof. Regardless this is an extremely rare and early rifle that would be suitable for any high end WWII German rifle collection.
This is a good example of a late production WWII German Model G-41(M) rifle as manufactured by Mauser. These rifles were produced in 1941/42 in response to the request by the German Weapons office for a semi-automatic rifle. These rifles actually use a combination of both a bolt action mechanism and a gas-operated semi-automatic system. Initially the action had to be charged using a 98K style bolt action function, than after the first shot the rifle would function in a semi-automatic mode through the use of a gas-operation system where exhaust gases were trapped in the muzzle cone to actually drive the operating rod located under the barrel and in turn cycle the action. The top of the receiver is stamped "Eagle/135/G-41(M)/1942" with the actual serial number of the rifle stamped on the left side of the rear sight base. The rifle is fitted with an excellent reproduction walnut stock copied from an original pattern that has a small Eagle/135 proof in the pistol grip area, that is fitted with an original steel cupped butt plate and short walnut handguard. It is complete with an original leather sling, cleaning rod and front sight cover. These are considered very rare today, as they were produced in very limited numbers early in WWII when the Mauser factory was able to use all machined parts and components that required considerable amount of manufacturing time and labor. They were eventually phased out in favor of the G/K43 rifles and they also saw considerable use on the Eastern front and suffered a high attrition rate.
Condition: Fine with 60% of the blue finish overall with wear and thinning on top of the action, barrel bands and muzzle cone. The stock as noted is an excellent reproduction that duplicates the original configuration to include the Waffenamt proof. Regardless this is an extremely rare and early rifle that would be suitable for any high end WWII German rifle collection.
Desirable World War II Nazi Walther G43 Sniper Rifle with Original ZF4 Sniper Scope and Walther Moun
Lot # 1378 (Sale Order: 379 of 952)
Manufacturer: WaltherBarrel Length: 21 1/2 inch roundModel: G43Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 9819tStock Mat.: laminatedCondition: Excellent with 95% of the blue finish overall withLow Est: 4500Caliber: 7.92 mm MauserHigh Est: 6000
Desirable World War II Nazi Walther G43 Sniper Rifle with Original ZF4 Sniper Scope and Walther Mount
This is a WWII German Walther G43 semi-automatic rifle that has been fitted with a correct WWII ZF4 Sniper scope and mount. The G/K series of semi-automatic rifles started being manufactured in 1943 and were to provide the German soldier with a semi-automatic service rifle that was the equivalent to the M1 Garand. Eventually they were pressed used as a sniper rifle, intended to replace the K98 sniper rifles. This example has the forged and semi-machined receiver with the single bolt guide that is marked on the left side "G43/9819t/ac 44", with a single "eagle/359" Waffenamt proof. It is fitted with the rough forged bolt carrier that has the hold-open latch on the right side and the cocking handle on the left side. It has the stamped action cover with the sliding dust cover on top and a single Waffenamt proof on the rear end. It has the standard tangent rear sight and blade front sight. It is fitted with an original (non-matching) Walther production scope mount correctly marked "fest" and "lose" on the locking lever. The mount has a single "Eagle/359" Waffenamt proof on the rear of the mount with serial number "3983" etched on the front end. The mount is fitted with a wartime ZF 4 sniper scope that is marked "Gw/ZF 4/dow/13122", indicating it was manufactured by the Opticotechna Werkes in Czechoslovakia. The scope has a metal rain shield on the front, a rubber eye shield on the rear and has a set of lens caps, (wooden plug and leather cap). The rifle is fitted with a wartime laminated stock and handguard with a smooth cupped buttplate on the stock. The stock is stamped with a single "eagle/359" proof on the butt with a single smaller proof on the inside the pistol grip. This excellent G43 sniper rifle is complete with a front sight cover, cleaning rod and a WWII "awj/K43" marked magazine.
Condition: Excellent with 95% of the blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear with minor thinning on the exposed barrel. The stock and handguard are both very fine with a nice matching color overall, and nice clear markings on the stock showing minor handling marks overall with a small separation of the laminates on the lower rear left side of the butt. The scope and mount retain 90% of their blue finish overall with clear sharp markings. The optics are very hazy with a intact reticle. The sling is good showing wear down the full length.
This is a WWII German Walther G43 semi-automatic rifle that has been fitted with a correct WWII ZF4 Sniper scope and mount. The G/K series of semi-automatic rifles started being manufactured in 1943 and were to provide the German soldier with a semi-automatic service rifle that was the equivalent to the M1 Garand. Eventually they were pressed used as a sniper rifle, intended to replace the K98 sniper rifles. This example has the forged and semi-machined receiver with the single bolt guide that is marked on the left side "G43/9819t/ac 44", with a single "eagle/359" Waffenamt proof. It is fitted with the rough forged bolt carrier that has the hold-open latch on the right side and the cocking handle on the left side. It has the stamped action cover with the sliding dust cover on top and a single Waffenamt proof on the rear end. It has the standard tangent rear sight and blade front sight. It is fitted with an original (non-matching) Walther production scope mount correctly marked "fest" and "lose" on the locking lever. The mount has a single "Eagle/359" Waffenamt proof on the rear of the mount with serial number "3983" etched on the front end. The mount is fitted with a wartime ZF 4 sniper scope that is marked "Gw/ZF 4/dow/13122", indicating it was manufactured by the Opticotechna Werkes in Czechoslovakia. The scope has a metal rain shield on the front, a rubber eye shield on the rear and has a set of lens caps, (wooden plug and leather cap). The rifle is fitted with a wartime laminated stock and handguard with a smooth cupped buttplate on the stock. The stock is stamped with a single "eagle/359" proof on the butt with a single smaller proof on the inside the pistol grip. This excellent G43 sniper rifle is complete with a front sight cover, cleaning rod and a WWII "awj/K43" marked magazine.
Condition: Excellent with 95% of the blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear with minor thinning on the exposed barrel. The stock and handguard are both very fine with a nice matching color overall, and nice clear markings on the stock showing minor handling marks overall with a small separation of the laminates on the lower rear left side of the butt. The scope and mount retain 90% of their blue finish overall with clear sharp markings. The optics are very hazy with a intact reticle. The sling is good showing wear down the full length.
Desirable DWM Model 1902 Luger Carbine with Shoulder Stock, Accessories, and Custom Presentation Tru
Lot # 1379 (Sale Order: 380 of 952)
Manufacturer: DWMFrame Mat.: blueModel: 1902 CarbineStock Mat.: walnut checkeredSerial #: 23566Low Est: 9500Condition: Very fine as professionally restored and assembledHigh Est: 16000Caliber: 7.65 mm Luger AutoOther: walnut checkeredBarrel Length: 11 3/4 inch round
Desirable DWM Model 1902 Luger Carbine with Shoulder Stock, Accessories, and Custom Presentation Trunk Case
This is a very nice example of a DWM Model 1902 Luger carbine rig that is complete with the matching shoulder stock, two magazines and accessories all contained in a deluxe leather bound reproduction walnut storage/display case. These carbines were specifically developed to compete with the early Mauser Broomhandle carbines as well as all the other stocked pistols being manufactured in the later 19th and early 20th century in Europe. These carbine Lugers have a unique front frame hanger, that was silver soldered to the frame by the DWM factory, that the small walnut forend attached to. The forend houses a small spring accelerator mechanism and is required to correctly cycle the longer carbine length barrel during the firing phase, by assisting the barrel/upper receiver back into battery. All these 1902 Luger carbines have all the rare and desirable early features such as: 11 3/4 inch barrel, old style frame, flat mainspring, grip safety, dished toggles with toggle lock on the right side, and the recessed/flat breech bolt with the small spring extractor. The top of the chamber is blank and the front toggle has the "Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken", DWM logo. The full serial number "23566" is correctly marked on the underside of the frame extension and the underside of the barrel. The last two digits of the serial number "66" are marked on the bottom of the recoil lug, and the various other small parts. The right grip is numbered "81" on the back side with the right side having only a small asterisk stamp on the back side. As noted this Luger carbine has the matching numbered, attaching iron with an excellent reproduction checkered walnut stock. The stock itself conforms exactly to the original version in all aspects; length, checkering and finish which has been fitted with a correct style plastic buttplate and original sling swivel. The scarce Luger carbine is complete with two replacement Swiss, nickel plated magazines with the dark brown plastic bases. As noted this wonderful carbine rig is housed in an original style case. The case itself is approximately 21 inches long by 8 inches wide and features a green felt lining with a black and gold label on the inside the lid that reads "DWM/Berlin Parabellum-Pistol". The case is a hard wood construction that has black leather covered exterior with silver plated hinges, locks and carrying handle on the front. It has six compartments which house the Luger, shoulder stock, spare magazine, the brass cleaning rod, and reproduction leather carrying strap.
Condition: Very fine as professionally restored and assembled with all the parts and accessories all in an original style/configuration. The walnut grips are near mint with nice sharp distinct checkering. The walnut stock as noted is near mint, with a nice medium brown matching color with nice distinct checkering overall. The case and various accessories are all in very fine condition.
This is a very nice example of a DWM Model 1902 Luger carbine rig that is complete with the matching shoulder stock, two magazines and accessories all contained in a deluxe leather bound reproduction walnut storage/display case. These carbines were specifically developed to compete with the early Mauser Broomhandle carbines as well as all the other stocked pistols being manufactured in the later 19th and early 20th century in Europe. These carbine Lugers have a unique front frame hanger, that was silver soldered to the frame by the DWM factory, that the small walnut forend attached to. The forend houses a small spring accelerator mechanism and is required to correctly cycle the longer carbine length barrel during the firing phase, by assisting the barrel/upper receiver back into battery. All these 1902 Luger carbines have all the rare and desirable early features such as: 11 3/4 inch barrel, old style frame, flat mainspring, grip safety, dished toggles with toggle lock on the right side, and the recessed/flat breech bolt with the small spring extractor. The top of the chamber is blank and the front toggle has the "Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken", DWM logo. The full serial number "23566" is correctly marked on the underside of the frame extension and the underside of the barrel. The last two digits of the serial number "66" are marked on the bottom of the recoil lug, and the various other small parts. The right grip is numbered "81" on the back side with the right side having only a small asterisk stamp on the back side. As noted this Luger carbine has the matching numbered, attaching iron with an excellent reproduction checkered walnut stock. The stock itself conforms exactly to the original version in all aspects; length, checkering and finish which has been fitted with a correct style plastic buttplate and original sling swivel. The scarce Luger carbine is complete with two replacement Swiss, nickel plated magazines with the dark brown plastic bases. As noted this wonderful carbine rig is housed in an original style case. The case itself is approximately 21 inches long by 8 inches wide and features a green felt lining with a black and gold label on the inside the lid that reads "DWM/Berlin Parabellum-Pistol". The case is a hard wood construction that has black leather covered exterior with silver plated hinges, locks and carrying handle on the front. It has six compartments which house the Luger, shoulder stock, spare magazine, the brass cleaning rod, and reproduction leather carrying strap.
Condition: Very fine as professionally restored and assembled with all the parts and accessories all in an original style/configuration. The walnut grips are near mint with nice sharp distinct checkering. The walnut stock as noted is near mint, with a nice medium brown matching color with nice distinct checkering overall. The case and various accessories are all in very fine condition.
Very Desirable Nazi "S/42" Mauser "G" Date Luger Pistol with Matching Magazine
Lot # 1380 (Sale Order: 381 of 952)
Manufacturer: MauserBarrel Length: 3 7/8 inch roundModel: P08Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 9158dLow Est: 5000Condition: Excellent with 95% of the original blue finish stiHigh Est: 7000Caliber: 9 mm LugerOther: walnut checkered
Very Desirable Nazi "S/42" Mauser "G" Date Luger Pistol with Matching Magazine
This is a great example of a Nazi "G" date Luger pistol that was manufactured by the Mauser factory in 1935. These early "G" Lugers were all manufactured during the early Nazi rearmament with this being an early example that has the smaller size serial numbers. The chamber has the single "G" date with the "S/42" Mauser code on the front toggle. The right side of the barrel extension has the later Mauser "Eagle/63" Waffenamt proofs with a single eagle firing proof. The underside of the barrel has the serial number and bore diameter, with a "Eagle/63" Waffenamt proof and a Eagle firing proof, on each side of the barrel. It has the correct military style serial number placement with the full serial number "9158d" on the frame, "9158' on the barrel extension and barrel and the last two digits "58" on the various small parts. It is correctly marked "Gesichert" in the safety area and "Geladen" on the side of the extractor. It has the standard fixed front and rear sights. This Luger is accompanied with one early nickel plated magazine with an aluminum base that is marked "9158/d/+/Eagle 63" proof. This Luger has a rust blued finish with straw colored small parts.
Condition: Excellent with 95% of the original blue finish still remaining with wear on the edges and high spots. The walnut grips are also excellent with nice distinct checkering on both sides. This pistol has all matching numbers to include the magazine as noted above, except the grips. A nice example of an early "G" date Mauser Luger pistol
This is a great example of a Nazi "G" date Luger pistol that was manufactured by the Mauser factory in 1935. These early "G" Lugers were all manufactured during the early Nazi rearmament with this being an early example that has the smaller size serial numbers. The chamber has the single "G" date with the "S/42" Mauser code on the front toggle. The right side of the barrel extension has the later Mauser "Eagle/63" Waffenamt proofs with a single eagle firing proof. The underside of the barrel has the serial number and bore diameter, with a "Eagle/63" Waffenamt proof and a Eagle firing proof, on each side of the barrel. It has the correct military style serial number placement with the full serial number "9158d" on the frame, "9158' on the barrel extension and barrel and the last two digits "58" on the various small parts. It is correctly marked "Gesichert" in the safety area and "Geladen" on the side of the extractor. It has the standard fixed front and rear sights. This Luger is accompanied with one early nickel plated magazine with an aluminum base that is marked "9158/d/+/Eagle 63" proof. This Luger has a rust blued finish with straw colored small parts.
Condition: Excellent with 95% of the original blue finish still remaining with wear on the edges and high spots. The walnut grips are also excellent with nice distinct checkering on both sides. This pistol has all matching numbers to include the magazine as noted above, except the grips. A nice example of an early "G" date Mauser Luger pistol
Desirable Long Frame Variant DWM Model 1906 American Eagle Luger Pistol
Lot # 1381 (Sale Order: 382 of 952)
Manufacturer: DWMBarrel Length: 4 3/4 inch roundModel: 1906Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 37665Low Est: 2500Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% plus original blHigh Est: 3750Caliber: 7.65 mm Luger AutoOther: walnut
Desirable Long Frame Variant DWM Model 1906 American Eagle Luger Pistol
Manufactured expressly for export to the United States to increase sales by DWM. Chamber marked with the large American Eagle crest and the DWM logo on the toggle. The front of the early style long frame is marked with the serial number and "GERMANY", the extractor is marked "LOADED" and "crown/B" proofed. The left side of the toggle is marked with a crown "B" and "U" proof mark. The underside of the barrel is marked with a crown "B", "U" and "G" proofs over "17228" over the matching serial number. Blue finish with straw colored small parts, fixed sights, unmarked plated magazine with unmarked wooden bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips.
Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% plus original blue finish with some minor muzzle and high edge wear, and some wear on the left side of the barrel extension from normal cycling. The small parts retain 85% of the original straw color. The grips are very good with some wear on the lower edges and some minor bruising on the otherwise crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically fine.
Manufactured expressly for export to the United States to increase sales by DWM. Chamber marked with the large American Eagle crest and the DWM logo on the toggle. The front of the early style long frame is marked with the serial number and "GERMANY", the extractor is marked "LOADED" and "crown/B" proofed. The left side of the toggle is marked with a crown "B" and "U" proof mark. The underside of the barrel is marked with a crown "B", "U" and "G" proofs over "17228" over the matching serial number. Blue finish with straw colored small parts, fixed sights, unmarked plated magazine with unmarked wooden bottom and fitted with checkered walnut grips.
Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% plus original blue finish with some minor muzzle and high edge wear, and some wear on the left side of the barrel extension from normal cycling. The small parts retain 85% of the original straw color. The grips are very good with some wear on the lower edges and some minor bruising on the otherwise crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically fine.
Scarce DWM Model 1906 Navy Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol
Lot # 1382 (Sale Order: 383 of 952)
Manufacturer: DWMBarrel Length: 6 inch roundModel: 1906 lugerFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 36408Low Est: 4000Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 85% plus original blHigh Est: 6000Caliber: 9 mm paraOther: walnut
Scarce DWM Model 1906 Navy Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol
This is an example of one of the approximately 3,000 Navy Commercial revolvers manufactured by DWM. These pistols are found intermingled in the serial number range of 25,050 to 67,580 making this one of the early manufactured Navy Commercial pistols. This pistol has the "GESICHERT" marking in the lower position of the safety. The left side of the barrel extension is marked with a crown over "B" and "U" commercial proof, the underside of the barrel is marked with the crown over "B", "U" and "G" proofmarks and the matching serial number is marked on the front of the frame and underside of the barrel at the breech. The partial serial number "08" is marked on the takedown lever and rear of the rear toggle. Blade front and two position rear sights, straw colored small parts, grip safety, stock lug, unmarked plated magazine with wooden base and fitted with checkered walnut grips.
Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 85% plus original blue finish with some muzzle and high point wear, and thinning on the front strap and grip safety. There is some very light spotting on the toggle. The small parts have 30% original straw colors in protected areas with a smooth silver gray on the balance. The grips are also very fine with some minor wear and bruising in the otherwise crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically fine.
This is an example of one of the approximately 3,000 Navy Commercial revolvers manufactured by DWM. These pistols are found intermingled in the serial number range of 25,050 to 67,580 making this one of the early manufactured Navy Commercial pistols. This pistol has the "GESICHERT" marking in the lower position of the safety. The left side of the barrel extension is marked with a crown over "B" and "U" commercial proof, the underside of the barrel is marked with the crown over "B", "U" and "G" proofmarks and the matching serial number is marked on the front of the frame and underside of the barrel at the breech. The partial serial number "08" is marked on the takedown lever and rear of the rear toggle. Blade front and two position rear sights, straw colored small parts, grip safety, stock lug, unmarked plated magazine with wooden base and fitted with checkered walnut grips.
Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 85% plus original blue finish with some muzzle and high point wear, and thinning on the front strap and grip safety. There is some very light spotting on the toggle. The small parts have 30% original straw colors in protected areas with a smooth silver gray on the balance. The grips are also very fine with some minor wear and bruising in the otherwise crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically fine.
Very Fine and Desirable Vickers Ltd. Model 1906 Dutch Contract Luger Pistol
Lot # 1383 (Sale Order: 384 of 952)
Manufacturer: Vickers LtdBarrel Length: 3 7/8 inch roundModel: 1906 LugerFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 6982Low Est: 2750Condition: Very fine overall with 85% of the arsenal blue finHigh Est: 4500Caliber: 9 mm LugerOther: walnut checkered
Very Fine and Desirable Vickers Ltd. Model 1906 Dutch Contract Luger Pistol
This is a scarce Luger variation that was manufactured by the Vickers Ltd. Company in England for the Netherlands. There were approximately 10,000 manufactured in the 1915-17 time frame. However they are very rare today as they saw considerable use in the Far East in the British colonies, with most in terrible condition and almost all being arsenal refurbished during the 1925-1933 time frame. The pistol has a blank chamber area with the front toggle link stamped "VICKERS/LTD" in two lines. The left side of the barrel extension is stamped with the "Crown/W" Dutch Wilhelmina proof and both sides of the extractor are marked "GELADEN" with the safety area marked "RUST". The top of the barrel is not dated (although the frame is with "C/16" for 1916 on the right side of frame) and the underside of the barrel is stamped with "Crown/V", "Crown/GP" and small "NP" British Nitro proofs, along with the pistol serial number and the same British "Crown/V" proof on top of the breech block and front toggle. A brass plate was correctly soldered to the left side of the frame that has been stamped "Mgd. Tmi./251". Since this is a 1906 style pistol there is no stock lug, it is fitted with a grip safety and it has the original coarse checkered walnut grips that are numbered "6982" on each grip. It is fitted with one original nickel plated magazine with an unmarked wooden base, that has the distinctive small spring clip on the rear of the wooden base.
Condition: Very fine overall with 85% of the arsenal blue finish showing minor wear on the edges and high spots that has dulled overall and is mixed with some minor brown patina/spotting on the finish. The various small parts retain 15% of their straw colors. A very nice example of an original Vickers Ltd. Model 1906 contract Luger with all matching parts, the correct magazine as noted and an unnumbered firing pin.
This is a scarce Luger variation that was manufactured by the Vickers Ltd. Company in England for the Netherlands. There were approximately 10,000 manufactured in the 1915-17 time frame. However they are very rare today as they saw considerable use in the Far East in the British colonies, with most in terrible condition and almost all being arsenal refurbished during the 1925-1933 time frame. The pistol has a blank chamber area with the front toggle link stamped "VICKERS/LTD" in two lines. The left side of the barrel extension is stamped with the "Crown/W" Dutch Wilhelmina proof and both sides of the extractor are marked "GELADEN" with the safety area marked "RUST". The top of the barrel is not dated (although the frame is with "C/16" for 1916 on the right side of frame) and the underside of the barrel is stamped with "Crown/V", "Crown/GP" and small "NP" British Nitro proofs, along with the pistol serial number and the same British "Crown/V" proof on top of the breech block and front toggle. A brass plate was correctly soldered to the left side of the frame that has been stamped "Mgd. Tmi./251". Since this is a 1906 style pistol there is no stock lug, it is fitted with a grip safety and it has the original coarse checkered walnut grips that are numbered "6982" on each grip. It is fitted with one original nickel plated magazine with an unmarked wooden base, that has the distinctive small spring clip on the rear of the wooden base.
Condition: Very fine overall with 85% of the arsenal blue finish showing minor wear on the edges and high spots that has dulled overall and is mixed with some minor brown patina/spotting on the finish. The various small parts retain 15% of their straw colors. A very nice example of an original Vickers Ltd. Model 1906 contract Luger with all matching parts, the correct magazine as noted and an unnumbered firing pin.
Rare Early First Variation Walther Zero Series P38 Pistol with Two Matching Magazines Concealed Extr
Lot # 1384 (Sale Order: 385 of 952)
Manufacturer: WaltherBarrel Length: 4 7/8 inch roundModel: P38Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 503Low Est: 7500Condition: Very fine with 80% plus of the original blue finisHigh Est: 11000Caliber: 9 mm LugerOther: black checkered plastic
Rare Early First Variation Walther Zero Series P38 Pistol with Two Matching Magazines Concealed Extractor and Leather Holster
This is a rare example of one of the First Model Nazi Military Zero Series P38 pistols, with two matching numbered magazines. This pistol is one of approximately 965 (based on known serial numbers) First Issue pistols with the concealed extractor, rectangular non retractable firing pin, flat faced hammer with the smooth sides, and commercial high polish blue finish. This rare variation also includes the early/experimental reinforcing plate on the back side of the stamped trigger, as briefly discussed on pg. 167, volume one of the book "The P.38 Pistol" by Buxton. He notes in there that serial number "0540" there were two small rectangular cuts on the back side of the trigger, with no known explanation. The explanation is that those cuts are part of an early attempt to reinforce the stress point of the stamped trigger. This example still retains the small stamped trigger insert, that fits into those rectangular cutouts to reinforce the back/sides of the trigger. Obviously this was an early stamped manufacturing shortcut that was later dropped from production as all later wartime and commercial P.38s do not have this small stamped reinforcing feature. These were the first true German military contract P38 pistols ever manufactured and are a must collection pistol for any high end German military/P.38 collection. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner followed by "P.38" and the serial number "0503". The matching serial number is also located on the front of the barrel lug and the left side of the frame above the trigger guard. The right side of the slide is marked with a single Eagle firing proof, flanked by two "Eagle/359" Waffenamt proofs. The "Eagle/359" proof is also marked on the left side of the frame, takedown lever, slide stop lever, hammer, trigger and the right side of the barrel lug. The locking block is numbered "503" and has the "Eagle/359" proof on the right side and the Eagle firing proof on the left. The left side of the barrel lug is marked with the bore dimension "8,83". This excellent rare pistol is fitted with two matching early zero series blue magazines. The magazines are numbered on the side "0503" and "0503+" and each one has a dull blue sides with the high polished floor plate. The spine of each magazine has a "Eagle/359" acceptance proof. The pistol is fitted with the correct matching early zero series black plastic grips with checkered sides and the hollowed out back sides. Each grip panel has a "Eagle/359" waffenamt proof and serial number "503". It is complete with a early all black leather holster that is marked on the back side "070836/0029/Eagle WaAXXX/P.38".
Condition: Very fine with 80% plus of the original blue finish overall. Edge and high spot wear overall with finish loss on the muzzle area, front edges of the slide and front grip strap. The grips are very fine with nice checkering and markings on both sides, with only light wear and handling marks. The holster is excellent with nice black color overall, tight stitching and visible markings. As noted this rare early Zero Series P.38 pistol has all matching numbers and includes both magazines.
This is a rare example of one of the First Model Nazi Military Zero Series P38 pistols, with two matching numbered magazines. This pistol is one of approximately 965 (based on known serial numbers) First Issue pistols with the concealed extractor, rectangular non retractable firing pin, flat faced hammer with the smooth sides, and commercial high polish blue finish. This rare variation also includes the early/experimental reinforcing plate on the back side of the stamped trigger, as briefly discussed on pg. 167, volume one of the book "The P.38 Pistol" by Buxton. He notes in there that serial number "0540" there were two small rectangular cuts on the back side of the trigger, with no known explanation. The explanation is that those cuts are part of an early attempt to reinforce the stress point of the stamped trigger. This example still retains the small stamped trigger insert, that fits into those rectangular cutouts to reinforce the back/sides of the trigger. Obviously this was an early stamped manufacturing shortcut that was later dropped from production as all later wartime and commercial P.38s do not have this small stamped reinforcing feature. These were the first true German military contract P38 pistols ever manufactured and are a must collection pistol for any high end German military/P.38 collection. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner followed by "P.38" and the serial number "0503". The matching serial number is also located on the front of the barrel lug and the left side of the frame above the trigger guard. The right side of the slide is marked with a single Eagle firing proof, flanked by two "Eagle/359" Waffenamt proofs. The "Eagle/359" proof is also marked on the left side of the frame, takedown lever, slide stop lever, hammer, trigger and the right side of the barrel lug. The locking block is numbered "503" and has the "Eagle/359" proof on the right side and the Eagle firing proof on the left. The left side of the barrel lug is marked with the bore dimension "8,83". This excellent rare pistol is fitted with two matching early zero series blue magazines. The magazines are numbered on the side "0503" and "0503+" and each one has a dull blue sides with the high polished floor plate. The spine of each magazine has a "Eagle/359" acceptance proof. The pistol is fitted with the correct matching early zero series black plastic grips with checkered sides and the hollowed out back sides. Each grip panel has a "Eagle/359" waffenamt proof and serial number "503". It is complete with a early all black leather holster that is marked on the back side "070836/0029/Eagle WaAXXX/P.38".
Condition: Very fine with 80% plus of the original blue finish overall. Edge and high spot wear overall with finish loss on the muzzle area, front edges of the slide and front grip strap. The grips are very fine with nice checkering and markings on both sides, with only light wear and handling marks. The holster is excellent with nice black color overall, tight stitching and visible markings. As noted this rare early Zero Series P.38 pistol has all matching numbers and includes both magazines.
Unique Alloy Frame Model HP P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Military Proofs and Beautiful Carved Wal
Lot # 1385 (Sale Order: 386 of 952)
Manufacturer: WaltherBarrel Length: 5 inch roundModel: HPFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 15365Low Est: 5000Condition: Fine with 30% of a thinning blue finish on the sliHigh Est: 7000Caliber: 9 mm LugerOther: walnut
Unique Alloy Frame Model HP P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Military Proofs and Beautiful Carved Walnut Grips
This is an unusual example of a very early WWII Walther commercial "HP" P.38 pistol. It was manufactured with an all alloy frame and lanyard loop on the side. These early experimental/alloy frame P.38 pistols were manufactured in extremely small numbers, mostly in the early serial number range of 2,300-2,345 and again in the serial number block of 6,301-7,250. Any existing P.38 in those blocks is considered extremely rare as very few were actually manufactured with only a few documented examples even know to exist today. The real enigma on this specific pistol, is that it falls into a late production commercial serial number range of "15365". That places this pistol as being manufactured in early 1942 within the standard commercial HP pistols, only this example also carries a military proofed slide. The other very interesting feature of this pistol is the fact that it has an early experimental cast and machined horseshoe shaped sear that has been etched with a "Eagle/359" Waffenamt proof on the left side. Since this falls into such a very late production range this pistol may be a one of one special order or late Wehrmacht experimental pistol ordered/manufactured by the Walther factory. The reason for the scarcity is because these early alloy frames had a tendency to crack with large amounts of shooting, especially when chambered in the 9mm cartridge. A similar cracking problem developed in the later post-WWII "P1" military P.38 pistols and to remedy this Walther installed a hardened steel pin through the side of the frame to reinforce the front area and to take up the stress from the locking block area. This example remains in its original, unaltered condition with the early machined out frame well. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther Banner followed by the two line factory legend and caliber markings followed by "Mod HP". The serial number 15365 is located on the right side of the frame, the front of the barrel lug and the top right side of the slide rail, and an additional number "35" stamped on the very front edge on the right side of the barrel lug. The bottom of the locking block is stamped "365". The underside of the front barrel lug is also stamped with an early small "ac" proof stamp. This rare example is stamped with the "Eagle/N" commercial proofmark on the right side of the barrel, locking block and frame. It has the "Eagle/359" Waffenamt/military proof on the right side of the slide. As noted this example has the early style machined front frame well and it has been fitted with a set of magnificently carved acorn and oak leaf motif walnut grip panels.
Condition: Fine with 30% of a thinning blue finish on the slide and barrel with the alloy frame still in the original Walther factory in the white finish. The frame was never anodized or coated. Mechanically excellent.
This is an unusual example of a very early WWII Walther commercial "HP" P.38 pistol. It was manufactured with an all alloy frame and lanyard loop on the side. These early experimental/alloy frame P.38 pistols were manufactured in extremely small numbers, mostly in the early serial number range of 2,300-2,345 and again in the serial number block of 6,301-7,250. Any existing P.38 in those blocks is considered extremely rare as very few were actually manufactured with only a few documented examples even know to exist today. The real enigma on this specific pistol, is that it falls into a late production commercial serial number range of "15365". That places this pistol as being manufactured in early 1942 within the standard commercial HP pistols, only this example also carries a military proofed slide. The other very interesting feature of this pistol is the fact that it has an early experimental cast and machined horseshoe shaped sear that has been etched with a "Eagle/359" Waffenamt proof on the left side. Since this falls into such a very late production range this pistol may be a one of one special order or late Wehrmacht experimental pistol ordered/manufactured by the Walther factory. The reason for the scarcity is because these early alloy frames had a tendency to crack with large amounts of shooting, especially when chambered in the 9mm cartridge. A similar cracking problem developed in the later post-WWII "P1" military P.38 pistols and to remedy this Walther installed a hardened steel pin through the side of the frame to reinforce the front area and to take up the stress from the locking block area. This example remains in its original, unaltered condition with the early machined out frame well. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther Banner followed by the two line factory legend and caliber markings followed by "Mod HP". The serial number 15365 is located on the right side of the frame, the front of the barrel lug and the top right side of the slide rail, and an additional number "35" stamped on the very front edge on the right side of the barrel lug. The bottom of the locking block is stamped "365". The underside of the front barrel lug is also stamped with an early small "ac" proof stamp. This rare example is stamped with the "Eagle/N" commercial proofmark on the right side of the barrel, locking block and frame. It has the "Eagle/359" Waffenamt/military proof on the right side of the slide. As noted this example has the early style machined front frame well and it has been fitted with a set of magnificently carved acorn and oak leaf motif walnut grip panels.
Condition: Fine with 30% of a thinning blue finish on the slide and barrel with the alloy frame still in the original Walther factory in the white finish. The frame was never anodized or coated. Mechanically excellent.
Scarce SA Gruppe Kurpfalz Marked Pre-War Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with SA Marked Holster
Lot # 1386 (Sale Order: 387 of 952)
Manufacturer: WaltherBarrel Length: 4 inch roundModel: PPFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 160032PLow Est: 5500Condition: Excellent with 90% plus of the blue finish with edHigh Est: 7500Caliber: 7.65 mm autoOther: plastic
Scarce SA Gruppe Kurpfalz Marked Pre-War Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with SA Marked Holster
This is an excellent example of an early Walther PP semi-automatic pistol with SA-NSDAP Gruppe markings. Nearly all of the NSDAP organizations came to Walther to supply their organizational marked pistols. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner followed by "Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella Mehlis (Thur)/Walther's Patent 7.65m/m, MOD PP". The front strap is inscribed "SA der NSDAP/Gruppe Kurpflaz". The right side of the barrel muzzle and chamber, and slide are marked with pre-war Commercial Crown "N" proof. The P suffix serial number is on the right side of the frame behind the trigger. It has fixed sights, Walther marked blue magazine, black plastic finger extension and Walther banner on the left. It is fitted with black checkered grips with the Walther banner at the top. This scarce pistol is accompanied by an original WWII dark brown leather holster and original Walther spare magazine. The front of the holster is nicely stamped with the large circled "SA" emblem indicating SA Party ownership.
Condition: Excellent with 90% plus of the blue finish with edge and high spot wear. Some light thinning on the grips straps. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine with a dark brown color overall, tight stitching and minor scuffs on the flap of the holster and magazine pouch. A very nice example of a scarce pre-WWII SA Marked Walther pistol and holster rig.
This is an excellent example of an early Walther PP semi-automatic pistol with SA-NSDAP Gruppe markings. Nearly all of the NSDAP organizations came to Walther to supply their organizational marked pistols. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner followed by "Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella Mehlis (Thur)/Walther's Patent 7.65m/m, MOD PP". The front strap is inscribed "SA der NSDAP/Gruppe Kurpflaz". The right side of the barrel muzzle and chamber, and slide are marked with pre-war Commercial Crown "N" proof. The P suffix serial number is on the right side of the frame behind the trigger. It has fixed sights, Walther marked blue magazine, black plastic finger extension and Walther banner on the left. It is fitted with black checkered grips with the Walther banner at the top. This scarce pistol is accompanied by an original WWII dark brown leather holster and original Walther spare magazine. The front of the holster is nicely stamped with the large circled "SA" emblem indicating SA Party ownership.
Condition: Excellent with 90% plus of the blue finish with edge and high spot wear. Some light thinning on the grips straps. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine with a dark brown color overall, tight stitching and minor scuffs on the flap of the holster and magazine pouch. A very nice example of a scarce pre-WWII SA Marked Walther pistol and holster rig.
Excellent Pre-World War II Walther Model PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol with Rare Verchromt Finish and Sp
Lot # 1387 (Sale Order: 388 of 952)
Manufacturer: WaltherBarrel Length: 3 1/4 inch roundModel: PPKFrame Mat.: verchromtSerial #: 936007Low Est: 3250Condition: Excellent with 98% plus of the crisp original vercHigh Est: 4750Caliber: 7.65 mm autoOther: brown plastic
Excellent Pre-World War II Walther Model PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol with Rare Verchromt Finish and Spare Magazine
This is an excellent pre-war Walther PPK pistol that was manufactured with the scarce "verchromt" finish. This finish was actually a combination of nickel and chrome. It was intended to give the metal surface a higher wear and corrosion resistance. The left side of the slide has the standard Walther Banner markings followed by the two line Walther factory markings followed by "MOD PPK. It has the standard "Crown/N" proofs on the slide, chamber area and muzzle of the barrel. The slide is fitted with fixed sights and has the early 90 degree safety, ring hammer, and checkered mottled brown Walther banner grips. It is complete with two original verchromt finished Walther marked magazines; one with the brown extension base and the spare one with a flat base.
Condition: Excellent with 98% plus of the crisp original verchromt finish remaining overall. The brown plastic grips are very fine with minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
This is an excellent pre-war Walther PPK pistol that was manufactured with the scarce "verchromt" finish. This finish was actually a combination of nickel and chrome. It was intended to give the metal surface a higher wear and corrosion resistance. The left side of the slide has the standard Walther Banner markings followed by the two line Walther factory markings followed by "MOD PPK. It has the standard "Crown/N" proofs on the slide, chamber area and muzzle of the barrel. The slide is fitted with fixed sights and has the early 90 degree safety, ring hammer, and checkered mottled brown Walther banner grips. It is complete with two original verchromt finished Walther marked magazines; one with the brown extension base and the spare one with a flat base.
Condition: Excellent with 98% plus of the crisp original verchromt finish remaining overall. The brown plastic grips are very fine with minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Desirable World War II Nazi Military Proofed Walther PPK Pistol Rare with Two Matching Magazines and
Lot # 1388 (Sale Order: 389 of 952)
Manufacturer: WaltherBarrel Length: 3 1/4 inch roundModel: PPKFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 303958KLow Est: 4500Condition: Excellent with 98% of the bright original high polHigh Est: 6500Caliber: 7.65 mm autoOther: brown plastic checkered
Desirable World War II Nazi Military Proofed Walther PPK Pistol Rare with Two Matching Magazines and Holster
This is an excellent example of a Nazi proofed Walther PPK pistol with a high polished blue finish. The one piece grips are checkered brown plastic with the Walther banner at the tops. The pistol has a cartridge indicator pin on the slide, side magazine release and lanyard loop on the butt. The Army acceptance mark, "eagle/WaA359", is stamped on the left side of the slide and frame. The serial number is marked vertically on the right side of the frame. "Eagle/N" nitro proofs are stamped on the right side of the slide, chamber and muzzle. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner, followed by the factory legend and caliber in two lines, and the model designation. The side of each magazine is marked with the "Walther Banner/PPK 7.65 mm" and the matching serial numbers stamped on the bottom of the base plate. It is accompanied by a unmarked brown leather holster that has a single "Eagle/WaA100" stamped on the front flap.
Condition: Excellent with 98% of the bright original high polish blue finish with extremely minor high spot wear. The grip is also excellent with nice checkering and markings on both sides. The holster is very fine with a nice medium brown color overall showing some soiling on the edges and high points of the front with tight stitching and minor age stress apparent on the hinge portion of the flap. A desirable WWII Walther PPK pistol rig.
This is an excellent example of a Nazi proofed Walther PPK pistol with a high polished blue finish. The one piece grips are checkered brown plastic with the Walther banner at the tops. The pistol has a cartridge indicator pin on the slide, side magazine release and lanyard loop on the butt. The Army acceptance mark, "eagle/WaA359", is stamped on the left side of the slide and frame. The serial number is marked vertically on the right side of the frame. "Eagle/N" nitro proofs are stamped on the right side of the slide, chamber and muzzle. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner, followed by the factory legend and caliber in two lines, and the model designation. The side of each magazine is marked with the "Walther Banner/PPK 7.65 mm" and the matching serial numbers stamped on the bottom of the base plate. It is accompanied by a unmarked brown leather holster that has a single "Eagle/WaA100" stamped on the front flap.
Condition: Excellent with 98% of the bright original high polish blue finish with extremely minor high spot wear. The grip is also excellent with nice checkering and markings on both sides. The holster is very fine with a nice medium brown color overall showing some soiling on the edges and high points of the front with tight stitching and minor age stress apparent on the hinge portion of the flap. A desirable WWII Walther PPK pistol rig.
Rare Documented Nazi NSKK Marked Walther PP Pistol with Holster
Lot # 1389 (Sale Order: 390 of 952)
Manufacturer: WaltherBarrel Length: 3 3/4 inch roundModel: PPLow Est: 3500Serial #: 140830PHigh Est: 5000Condition: Excellent with 95% plus of the original blue finisOther: black checkered plasticCaliber: 7.65 mm auto
Rare Documented Nazi NSKK Marked Walther PP Pistol with Holster
This is a beautiful example of an all original, early "NSKK" marked Walther PP pistol. This pistol falls into the documented serial number range of original NSKK marked pistols as shown on page 100 of the excellent book; "Walther Models PP and PPK 1929-1940" by Rankin. These are scarce as they were originally issued to senior officers within the National Sozialistisches Kraftfahr Korps (National Socialist Transport Corps). Although the NSKK performed a very vital war effort they did not receive as much notoriety as the Army and SS. The left side of the is marked with the Walther banner, followed by the two line address and caliber markings and "Mod.PP" and the NSKK marking of the "NSKK Banner/Nazi Eagle". The right side of the barrel and chamber are both stamped with the early "Crown/N" commercial proofs with the serial number stamped vertically on the side of the frame in front of the grip. Inside the slide it is correctly hand scribed/scratched with the matching serial number "830". It is fitted with the original two piece black plastic checkered grips with Walther banners at the top of each grip panel and it is fitted with the original Walther magazine with the black finger extension on the bottom. It extension on the magazine. This is complete with a WWII unmarked black leather holster and one spare Walther PP marked magazine numbered "095" on the side.
Condition: Excellent with 95% plus of the original blue finish overall with wear and blue loss on the front edges of the slide with some thinning on the front grip strap. The grips are excellent with minor handling marks. The leather holster is fine with minor handling marks and nice tight original stitching.
This is a beautiful example of an all original, early "NSKK" marked Walther PP pistol. This pistol falls into the documented serial number range of original NSKK marked pistols as shown on page 100 of the excellent book; "Walther Models PP and PPK 1929-1940" by Rankin. These are scarce as they were originally issued to senior officers within the National Sozialistisches Kraftfahr Korps (National Socialist Transport Corps). Although the NSKK performed a very vital war effort they did not receive as much notoriety as the Army and SS. The left side of the is marked with the Walther banner, followed by the two line address and caliber markings and "Mod.PP" and the NSKK marking of the "NSKK Banner/Nazi Eagle". The right side of the barrel and chamber are both stamped with the early "Crown/N" commercial proofs with the serial number stamped vertically on the side of the frame in front of the grip. Inside the slide it is correctly hand scribed/scratched with the matching serial number "830". It is fitted with the original two piece black plastic checkered grips with Walther banners at the top of each grip panel and it is fitted with the original Walther magazine with the black finger extension on the bottom. It extension on the magazine. This is complete with a WWII unmarked black leather holster and one spare Walther PP marked magazine numbered "095" on the side.
Condition: Excellent with 95% plus of the original blue finish overall with wear and blue loss on the front edges of the slide with some thinning on the front grip strap. The grips are excellent with minor handling marks. The leather holster is fine with minor handling marks and nice tight original stitching.
Excellent Early DWM Model 1902 American Eagle Luger Pistol with the Fat Barrel Configuration
Lot # 1390 (Sale Order: 391 of 952)
Manufacturer: DWMBarrel Length: 3 7/8 inch roundModel: 1902Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 23359Low Est: 8000Condition: Excellent with 90% plus of the original blue finisHigh Est: 12000Caliber: 9 mm LugerOther: walnut
Excellent Early DWM Model 1902 American Eagle Luger Pistol with the Fat Barrel Configuration
This is an example of a very early production DWM Model 1902 American Eagle Luger pistol chambered in the 9 mm Luger cartridge that is fitted with the scarce short fat barrel configuration. This model was a continuation of the earlier 1902 commercial Luger with these specifically intended for the U.S. market with only 600-700 total being manufactured with the fat barrel. This pistol has the new style frame with coil leaf springs and no stock lug, recessed breechblock, dished toggles with toggle locks and grip safety. The barrel extension is also the short old model with the top of the chamber area with the American Eagle markings and the front toggle marked with the "DWM" logo. Serial numbered in a commercial manner with the full serial number "23359" on the front of the frame and underside of the barrel, with the partial serial number "59" on the various small parts. The underside of the barrel, left side of the barrel extension and toggle assembly all have the correct "Crown/B" and "G" proofs. The lower safety position is unmarked and polished bright with the extractor correctly unmarked. This Luger is complete with one original wood base nickel plated magazine that is stamped on the base with a script "Cal 9m/m".
Condition: Excellent with 90% plus of the original blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear with thinning and scratches on the lower front grip strap. The grips have nice original distinct checkering on both sides with a few minor handling marks. Matching numbers with the correct "CAL9m/m" marked magazine as noted. An excellent example of an early American Eagle Model 1902 Luger pistol.
This is an example of a very early production DWM Model 1902 American Eagle Luger pistol chambered in the 9 mm Luger cartridge that is fitted with the scarce short fat barrel configuration. This model was a continuation of the earlier 1902 commercial Luger with these specifically intended for the U.S. market with only 600-700 total being manufactured with the fat barrel. This pistol has the new style frame with coil leaf springs and no stock lug, recessed breechblock, dished toggles with toggle locks and grip safety. The barrel extension is also the short old model with the top of the chamber area with the American Eagle markings and the front toggle marked with the "DWM" logo. Serial numbered in a commercial manner with the full serial number "23359" on the front of the frame and underside of the barrel, with the partial serial number "59" on the various small parts. The underside of the barrel, left side of the barrel extension and toggle assembly all have the correct "Crown/B" and "G" proofs. The lower safety position is unmarked and polished bright with the extractor correctly unmarked. This Luger is complete with one original wood base nickel plated magazine that is stamped on the base with a script "Cal 9m/m".
Condition: Excellent with 90% plus of the original blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear with thinning and scratches on the lower front grip strap. The grips have nice original distinct checkering on both sides with a few minor handling marks. Matching numbers with the correct "CAL9m/m" marked magazine as noted. An excellent example of an early American Eagle Model 1902 Luger pistol.
Very Desirable Nazi S/42 Mauser G Date Luger Pistol Rig with One Matching Magazine and a 1935 Date H
Lot # 1391 (Sale Order: 392 of 952)
Manufacturer: MauserBarrel Length: 3 7/8 inch roundModel: P08Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 2453dLow Est: 5500Condition: Excellent with 97% of the original blue overall wiHigh Est: 8000Caliber: 9 mm LugerOther: walnut checkered
Very Desirable Nazi S/42 Mauser G Date Luger Pistol Rig with One Matching Magazine and a 1935 Date Holster
This is a very nice example of a Nazi "G" date Luger pistol that was manufactured by the Mauser factory in 1935. This pistol is complete with one matching magazine and an original black 1935 dated leather holster. These early "G" Lugers were all manufactured during the early Nazi rearmament in 1935. The chamber has the "G" date with the "S/42" Mauser code on the front toggle. The right side of the barrel extension has the early "Eagle/271" proof next to the boxed "S/192" and "Eagle/63" droop wing acceptance proofs. The underside of the barrel has the serial number and bore diameter, along with the "Eagle/63" Waffenamt proof and a Eagle firing proof. It has the correct military style serial number placement with the full serial number "2453d" on the frame with "2453" on the barrel extension and barrel, with the last two digits "53" on the various small parts. It is correctly marked "Gesichert" and "Geladen" in the safety area and it has the standard fixed front and rear sight. This Luger is accompanied by one early nickel plated magazine with the aluminum base marked "2453/d/Eagle 271". This early Luger is complete with a 1935 dated black leather holster marked "CHEIN CHEN/DRESDEN/EAGLE WaA142/1935" on the back .
Condition: Excellent with 97% of the original blue overall with wear on the edges and high spots, with thinning on the back strap and side plate hump. The grips are excellent with nice sharp checkering and minimal handling marks. The various small parts retain 50% of their straw colors overall. The holster is very good with minimal handling marks, clear sharp markings, which has been redyed and repolished. The Luger has all matching numbers to include one magazine.
This is a very nice example of a Nazi "G" date Luger pistol that was manufactured by the Mauser factory in 1935. This pistol is complete with one matching magazine and an original black 1935 dated leather holster. These early "G" Lugers were all manufactured during the early Nazi rearmament in 1935. The chamber has the "G" date with the "S/42" Mauser code on the front toggle. The right side of the barrel extension has the early "Eagle/271" proof next to the boxed "S/192" and "Eagle/63" droop wing acceptance proofs. The underside of the barrel has the serial number and bore diameter, along with the "Eagle/63" Waffenamt proof and a Eagle firing proof. It has the correct military style serial number placement with the full serial number "2453d" on the frame with "2453" on the barrel extension and barrel, with the last two digits "53" on the various small parts. It is correctly marked "Gesichert" and "Geladen" in the safety area and it has the standard fixed front and rear sight. This Luger is accompanied by one early nickel plated magazine with the aluminum base marked "2453/d/Eagle 271". This early Luger is complete with a 1935 dated black leather holster marked "CHEIN CHEN/DRESDEN/EAGLE WaA142/1935" on the back .
Condition: Excellent with 97% of the original blue overall with wear on the edges and high spots, with thinning on the back strap and side plate hump. The grips are excellent with nice sharp checkering and minimal handling marks. The various small parts retain 50% of their straw colors overall. The holster is very good with minimal handling marks, clear sharp markings, which has been redyed and repolished. The Luger has all matching numbers to include one magazine.
Extraordinary World War II Walther Factory Relief Engraved Cased Presentation Model PPK Pistol with
Lot # 1392 (Sale Order: 393 of 952)
Manufacturer: WaltherBarrel Length: 3 1/4 inch roundModel: PPKFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 210968kLow Est: 30000Condition: Excellent with 99% of the original factory blue fiHigh Est: 45000Caliber: 7.65 mm autoOther: brown plastic checkered
Extraordinary World War II Walther Factory Relief Engraved Cased Presentation Model PPK Pistol with Documentation
This is a beautiful example of a documented, and certainly one of a kind cased Walther Presentation Model PPK pistol that was reportedly made for Reich Marshall Herman Goering. This beautiful pistol is accompanied with a notarized Certificate of Retention and Custom Declaration, along with a signed letter of explanation from 2nd Lt. Weisenberger who obtained this specific pistol directly from the then Walther plant manager Conrad Mueller in May/June 1945. At this time Lt. Weisenberger was assigned as a Captured Materials Officer assigned specifically to the Walther Plant to inspect and seize any appropriate war materials for the U.S. During his assignment at the factory Lt. Weisenberger was given a plant tour by Conrad Mueller and at the end of his tour Herr Mueller gave this pistol to Lt Weisenberger stating that it was illegal for him to have it and he wanted the pistol to go from a "German to a German Descendent". He additionally stated that this pistol was manufactured/engraved specifically for "Herman Goering" in early 1945, however the war ended before the Walther factory could actually present this pistol to Fieldmarschall Goering. This specific pistol has been beautifully engraved in a very non-traditional deep-relief grape leaves and vine engraving pattern that covers the entire pistol to include the sides of the trigger, trigger guard bow and even the flat base plate of the magazine. The engraving is just fantastic in its layout and meticulous level of detail on the grape leaves and vines. Certainly this pistol would have been engraved by a senior Walther Master Engraver whose skill would be emblematic of Fieldmarschall Goering rank and status in the Nazi party. In viewing the various engraved Walther PPs and PPks shown in Volume II, of "Walther, Engraved, Presentation and Standard Pistols" by Rankin; in this describer's opinion nothing in that book even comes close to the exquisite detailed level of engraving of this exceptional pistol. Obviously this pistol was pulled directly from the production line and sent to the Walther engraver and was not a standard PPK as there is no standard Walther slide legend or markings on either side. The left side of the slide is deeply engraved with only "WALTHER" in a traditional banner. The right side of the slide and frame also shows no serial number which has been hand engraved "210968 K" on the lower right frame strap under the grip with the last three digits "968" correctly scratched on the inside of the slide. The right side of the chamber area, slide and muzzle all have a standard "Eagle/N" Nazi proof mark. The slide is fitted with the standard sights and the 60 degree safety. It is fitted with a set of mottled brown plastic checkered grips with the reinforced metal strap on the back sides and has an all blue finish. It is complete with an original leather bound Walther marked factory presentation case that has a light red velvet interior which holds the pistol, three nickel plated "RWS" marked dummy cartridges, a spare magazine with the brown finger extension and a nickel plated cleaning rod. Authentication, James Rankin collection.
Condition: Excellent with 99% of the original factory blue finish with no visible wear, with the breech face still in the white showing no apparent firing. The grips are excellent with just a hint of warpage on the lower front edges. The case and various accessories are all excellent. An exceptional and rare and very unique cased Walther model PPK that reportedly was to be a Herman Goering Presentation pistol. The extremely high quality of embellishment found on this pistol undoubtedly adds merit to the aforementioned statement!
This is a beautiful example of a documented, and certainly one of a kind cased Walther Presentation Model PPK pistol that was reportedly made for Reich Marshall Herman Goering. This beautiful pistol is accompanied with a notarized Certificate of Retention and Custom Declaration, along with a signed letter of explanation from 2nd Lt. Weisenberger who obtained this specific pistol directly from the then Walther plant manager Conrad Mueller in May/June 1945. At this time Lt. Weisenberger was assigned as a Captured Materials Officer assigned specifically to the Walther Plant to inspect and seize any appropriate war materials for the U.S. During his assignment at the factory Lt. Weisenberger was given a plant tour by Conrad Mueller and at the end of his tour Herr Mueller gave this pistol to Lt Weisenberger stating that it was illegal for him to have it and he wanted the pistol to go from a "German to a German Descendent". He additionally stated that this pistol was manufactured/engraved specifically for "Herman Goering" in early 1945, however the war ended before the Walther factory could actually present this pistol to Fieldmarschall Goering. This specific pistol has been beautifully engraved in a very non-traditional deep-relief grape leaves and vine engraving pattern that covers the entire pistol to include the sides of the trigger, trigger guard bow and even the flat base plate of the magazine. The engraving is just fantastic in its layout and meticulous level of detail on the grape leaves and vines. Certainly this pistol would have been engraved by a senior Walther Master Engraver whose skill would be emblematic of Fieldmarschall Goering rank and status in the Nazi party. In viewing the various engraved Walther PPs and PPks shown in Volume II, of "Walther, Engraved, Presentation and Standard Pistols" by Rankin; in this describer's opinion nothing in that book even comes close to the exquisite detailed level of engraving of this exceptional pistol. Obviously this pistol was pulled directly from the production line and sent to the Walther engraver and was not a standard PPK as there is no standard Walther slide legend or markings on either side. The left side of the slide is deeply engraved with only "WALTHER" in a traditional banner. The right side of the slide and frame also shows no serial number which has been hand engraved "210968 K" on the lower right frame strap under the grip with the last three digits "968" correctly scratched on the inside of the slide. The right side of the chamber area, slide and muzzle all have a standard "Eagle/N" Nazi proof mark. The slide is fitted with the standard sights and the 60 degree safety. It is fitted with a set of mottled brown plastic checkered grips with the reinforced metal strap on the back sides and has an all blue finish. It is complete with an original leather bound Walther marked factory presentation case that has a light red velvet interior which holds the pistol, three nickel plated "RWS" marked dummy cartridges, a spare magazine with the brown finger extension and a nickel plated cleaning rod. Authentication, James Rankin collection.
Condition: Excellent with 99% of the original factory blue finish with no visible wear, with the breech face still in the white showing no apparent firing. The grips are excellent with just a hint of warpage on the lower front edges. The case and various accessories are all excellent. An exceptional and rare and very unique cased Walther model PPK that reportedly was to be a Herman Goering Presentation pistol. The extremely high quality of embellishment found on this pistol undoubtedly adds merit to the aforementioned statement!
Massive Inscribed Historic Hitler Presentation to Goring Sterling Silver Platter with Gem Decoration
Lot # 1393 (Sale Order: 394 of 952)
Manufacturer: NoneLow Est: 55000Model: NoneHigh Est: 85000Condition: Excellent. The silver shows a fine aged patina ove
Massive Inscribed Historic Hitler Presentation to Goring Sterling Silver Platter with Gem Decoration
Measuring two feet across, the center of this platter is dominated by a scene of the Conversion of Saint Hubertus. Like most European nobility, Hubertus, son of the Duke of Aquitane, was an avid hunter, a hobby which turned to an obsession following the loss of his wife during childbirth, with some accounts stating that he had descended not only to poaching but to just killing animals for practice. Legend has it that one Sunday, taking advantage of everyone being at Church, he proceeded into the woods only to be confronted by a massive stag with a brilliant crucifix positioned between its antlers and a voice from the heavens commanding him to either go to Lambert, Bishop of Masstricht, for instruction or prepare himself for the fires of hell. Hubertus, armed with a crossbow, is seen on this platter looking across a small brook to see the mighty stag, with one key variation; in accordance with National Socialist tradition, Hubertus is staring in awe not at a crucifix, but at a "sunwheel" pattern swastika, effectively hybridizing symbols of the German Hunters Association and the Luftwaffe, both organizations headed by Hermann Goering. The level of detail in the scene is very high, with the individually engraved leaves framing a wide cross section of German small game, including a perched eagle on the left tree framing the stag (a near copy of the resting eagle seen on the Luftwaffe "Retired Aviator" badge), and a small shield leaning against the tree on the right, bearing the symbol of a mailed right arm holding a ring aloft, Goering's personal crest. Around the rim is a two line inscription, divided by a pair of swastikas, "Die Treue ist das Mark der Ehre" (Honor is the Mark of Loyalty) and "Reichsjaegerhof Romintern" (Reichs Hunting Lodge Romintern), with the second line broken by a "HG" monogram with oak leaf accents. Built in 1936, Romintern was Goering's chief hunting lodge built as a more rustic copy of his "Carinhall" estate. Finally, completing the rim is a 1 1/8 inch wide border decorated with a series of 94 individually engraved raised three dimensional oak leaves with acorns spread in clusters among 28 round and oval emeralds and 44 similarly carved and shaped pieces of amber. On the back of the platter is the mark "ZEITLER/BERLIN" of Professor Herbert Zeitner, top gold and silversmith of the Third Reich along the bottom of the rim with the "925" purity mark and "HZ" hallmark, the German Worker's Front hammer icon over "ENTWURF-NS-HAGO/HANDARBEIT" handwork on the bottom of the bowl, and the inscription "Meine alten Parteigenossen/Hermann Goring/dem Schirmherren des Deutschen Tierschutzgesetzes/in Anerkennung zugeeignet/Weihnachten 1940/Adolph Hitler" (My old Party Comrade/Hermann Goering/the Guardian of the German Animal Protection Law/in Dedicated Recognition/Christmas 1940/Adolph Hitler) over the replicated signature of Hitler. In his role as the Prussian Minister of the Interior, Goring spearheaded a number of animal protection acts including the first European ban of vivisection, as well as the Reichstierschutzgesetz (Reich Animal Protection Act), which gave a then-unprecedented level of protection from abuse to German wildlife, going so far as to threaten would-be violators with being thrown into a concentration camp. While Hitler, reportedly a vegetarian, and Goering, a prolific killer of wild game, had their own reasons for supporting these laws, Hitler still saw them as some of Goering's finest work in the legal field. At the time this platter would have been presented, Christmas Eve of 1940, Nazi Germany was nearing the peak of it's power and prestige, with France and Belgium beneath Hitler's thumb, Eastern Europe claimed by the Wehrmacht, Axis troops marching across Mediterranean Africa, Japan making early strides against the Americans in the Pacific and Goring's Luftwaffe set to deliver the heart of Great Britain and the promised "lebensraum" of Russia right into the Nazi's hands. It was also the beginning of the end; Operation Barbarossa's early successes in the face of Stalin's "scorched earth" retreat would soon give way to a horrible, multi-year meat grinder of brutal combat, with the Luftwaffe not able to keep the Ostfront supplied or suppress the Royal Air Force, bringing the Battle of Britain to a close and ending Operation Sea-lion before it could begin, while the Americans, less intimidated and more outraged by Hitler's chiefly symbolic declaration of war, promptly went from merely providing material to the Allies to procecuting a two-front war in their own right. As the situation continued to degenerate, Romintern, the lodge this platter was made to adorn, became Goering's refuge from the reality of the war, with the Luftwaffe suffering painful losses while failing to keep the Soviets out of Eastern Europe and the Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Forces from gut
Measuring two feet across, the center of this platter is dominated by a scene of the Conversion of Saint Hubertus. Like most European nobility, Hubertus, son of the Duke of Aquitane, was an avid hunter, a hobby which turned to an obsession following the loss of his wife during childbirth, with some accounts stating that he had descended not only to poaching but to just killing animals for practice. Legend has it that one Sunday, taking advantage of everyone being at Church, he proceeded into the woods only to be confronted by a massive stag with a brilliant crucifix positioned between its antlers and a voice from the heavens commanding him to either go to Lambert, Bishop of Masstricht, for instruction or prepare himself for the fires of hell. Hubertus, armed with a crossbow, is seen on this platter looking across a small brook to see the mighty stag, with one key variation; in accordance with National Socialist tradition, Hubertus is staring in awe not at a crucifix, but at a "sunwheel" pattern swastika, effectively hybridizing symbols of the German Hunters Association and the Luftwaffe, both organizations headed by Hermann Goering. The level of detail in the scene is very high, with the individually engraved leaves framing a wide cross section of German small game, including a perched eagle on the left tree framing the stag (a near copy of the resting eagle seen on the Luftwaffe "Retired Aviator" badge), and a small shield leaning against the tree on the right, bearing the symbol of a mailed right arm holding a ring aloft, Goering's personal crest. Around the rim is a two line inscription, divided by a pair of swastikas, "Die Treue ist das Mark der Ehre" (Honor is the Mark of Loyalty) and "Reichsjaegerhof Romintern" (Reichs Hunting Lodge Romintern), with the second line broken by a "HG" monogram with oak leaf accents. Built in 1936, Romintern was Goering's chief hunting lodge built as a more rustic copy of his "Carinhall" estate. Finally, completing the rim is a 1 1/8 inch wide border decorated with a series of 94 individually engraved raised three dimensional oak leaves with acorns spread in clusters among 28 round and oval emeralds and 44 similarly carved and shaped pieces of amber. On the back of the platter is the mark "ZEITLER/BERLIN" of Professor Herbert Zeitner, top gold and silversmith of the Third Reich along the bottom of the rim with the "925" purity mark and "HZ" hallmark, the German Worker's Front hammer icon over "ENTWURF-NS-HAGO/HANDARBEIT" handwork on the bottom of the bowl, and the inscription "Meine alten Parteigenossen/Hermann Goring/dem Schirmherren des Deutschen Tierschutzgesetzes/in Anerkennung zugeeignet/Weihnachten 1940/Adolph Hitler" (My old Party Comrade/Hermann Goering/the Guardian of the German Animal Protection Law/in Dedicated Recognition/Christmas 1940/Adolph Hitler) over the replicated signature of Hitler. In his role as the Prussian Minister of the Interior, Goring spearheaded a number of animal protection acts including the first European ban of vivisection, as well as the Reichstierschutzgesetz (Reich Animal Protection Act), which gave a then-unprecedented level of protection from abuse to German wildlife, going so far as to threaten would-be violators with being thrown into a concentration camp. While Hitler, reportedly a vegetarian, and Goering, a prolific killer of wild game, had their own reasons for supporting these laws, Hitler still saw them as some of Goering's finest work in the legal field. At the time this platter would have been presented, Christmas Eve of 1940, Nazi Germany was nearing the peak of it's power and prestige, with France and Belgium beneath Hitler's thumb, Eastern Europe claimed by the Wehrmacht, Axis troops marching across Mediterranean Africa, Japan making early strides against the Americans in the Pacific and Goring's Luftwaffe set to deliver the heart of Great Britain and the promised "lebensraum" of Russia right into the Nazi's hands. It was also the beginning of the end; Operation Barbarossa's early successes in the face of Stalin's "scorched earth" retreat would soon give way to a horrible, multi-year meat grinder of brutal combat, with the Luftwaffe not able to keep the Ostfront supplied or suppress the Royal Air Force, bringing the Battle of Britain to a close and ending Operation Sea-lion before it could begin, while the Americans, less intimidated and more outraged by Hitler's chiefly symbolic declaration of war, promptly went from merely providing material to the Allies to procecuting a two-front war in their own right. As the situation continued to degenerate, Romintern, the lodge this platter was made to adorn, became Goering's refuge from the reality of the war, with the Luftwaffe suffering painful losses while failing to keep the Soviets out of Eastern Europe and the Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Forces from gut
Impressively Large Ruby Ring Produced by Top Third Reich Jeweler Professor Herbert Zeitner Bearing t
Lot # 1394 (Sale Order: 395 of 952)
Manufacturer: NoneLow Est: 15000Model: NoneHigh Est: 25000Condition: Very fine overall, showing moderate wear and a few
Impressively Large Ruby Ring Produced by Top Third Reich Jeweler Professor Herbert Zeitner Bearing the Symbols of Reichsmarschall and Luftwaffe Chief Hermann Goering
Constructed from 18 carat gold around a large radiant cut ruby measuring approximately 3/4 of an inch wide and 7/8 of an inch long, this ring has a number of features that suggest it was produced by Herbert Zeitner, top gold and silversmith in Nazi Germany to be worn by Hermann Goering. First rising to prominence as one of Imperial Germany's "Uberkanonen" (ace pilot with 22 kills) during the First World War, Goering became one of Hitler's right hand men in the early 1920's, serving as Chief of the uniformed SA and taking a bullet to the leg during the Munich "Beer Hall Putsch". Evading capture until an amnesty was declared in 1927, he returned to hold one of the NSDAP's seats in the Reichstag, taking on a number of roles in the Party as it rose in power and prestige. Among other actions, he founded the Gestapo, which would later be traded away to Himmler's SS, served as Minister of the Interior of Prussia, and oversaw the creation of the Luftwaffe as well as German rearmament. Like many of the top Nazi men, Goering had a craving for power, and took many steps to expand his portfolio, working his way up to the title of Reich Marshal of the Greater German Reich. Unlike some other Nazis, Goering craved the trappings of power and authority almost as much as the power itself; in contrast to the austere yet carefully engineered public appearance of Hitler, Goering draped himself in as much finery as he could, a bewildering array of medals, furs, ornaments, daggers and jewelry, as well as indulging in high class pursuits, hunting in particular. In addition to his other roles in the Nazi power structure, he also positioned himself as the top hunting authority in the Reich, and as the situation degenerated for Nazi Germany as a whole and for Goering and his Luftwaffe in particular he invested more and more of himself into the hunt, retreating from the realities of the imminent loss of the war and the end of the Thousand Year Reich. Each side of the ring shows a raised engraved design, with one side bearing a conjoined "HG" monogram with traditional German-style oak leaf embellishment and the reverse bearing the German Hunter's Association logo, a ribbon marked "DJ" (Deutsche Jaeger Verein) beneath the head of a multi-point stag, a radiant swastika positioned between the antlers, an old symbol of Saint Hubertus, patron saint of hunting, one of many symbols repurposed and defaced by the Nazis. The inside bottom of the band is marked with a small "Z" in a circle, a marking attributed to the goldsmith Professor Zeitner. While positive confirmation of a piece of Goering jewelry can be difficult, a number of pictures of Goering wearing a ring that could be this one survived the Nazi era, and many foreign diplomats who interacted with him felt the need to comment on the large red gemstone he was wearing on his finger, above and beyond all the other decorations he would bear into a high profile meeting.
Condition: Very fine overall, showing moderate wear and a few light handling marks. The stone is attractively cut and the engraving is sharply executed. An especially scarce and impressive piece of Nazi regalia, connected to one of the most notorious members of the Nazi Party, worthy of a top place in any private or museum collection.
Constructed from 18 carat gold around a large radiant cut ruby measuring approximately 3/4 of an inch wide and 7/8 of an inch long, this ring has a number of features that suggest it was produced by Herbert Zeitner, top gold and silversmith in Nazi Germany to be worn by Hermann Goering. First rising to prominence as one of Imperial Germany's "Uberkanonen" (ace pilot with 22 kills) during the First World War, Goering became one of Hitler's right hand men in the early 1920's, serving as Chief of the uniformed SA and taking a bullet to the leg during the Munich "Beer Hall Putsch". Evading capture until an amnesty was declared in 1927, he returned to hold one of the NSDAP's seats in the Reichstag, taking on a number of roles in the Party as it rose in power and prestige. Among other actions, he founded the Gestapo, which would later be traded away to Himmler's SS, served as Minister of the Interior of Prussia, and oversaw the creation of the Luftwaffe as well as German rearmament. Like many of the top Nazi men, Goering had a craving for power, and took many steps to expand his portfolio, working his way up to the title of Reich Marshal of the Greater German Reich. Unlike some other Nazis, Goering craved the trappings of power and authority almost as much as the power itself; in contrast to the austere yet carefully engineered public appearance of Hitler, Goering draped himself in as much finery as he could, a bewildering array of medals, furs, ornaments, daggers and jewelry, as well as indulging in high class pursuits, hunting in particular. In addition to his other roles in the Nazi power structure, he also positioned himself as the top hunting authority in the Reich, and as the situation degenerated for Nazi Germany as a whole and for Goering and his Luftwaffe in particular he invested more and more of himself into the hunt, retreating from the realities of the imminent loss of the war and the end of the Thousand Year Reich. Each side of the ring shows a raised engraved design, with one side bearing a conjoined "HG" monogram with traditional German-style oak leaf embellishment and the reverse bearing the German Hunter's Association logo, a ribbon marked "DJ" (Deutsche Jaeger Verein) beneath the head of a multi-point stag, a radiant swastika positioned between the antlers, an old symbol of Saint Hubertus, patron saint of hunting, one of many symbols repurposed and defaced by the Nazis. The inside bottom of the band is marked with a small "Z" in a circle, a marking attributed to the goldsmith Professor Zeitner. While positive confirmation of a piece of Goering jewelry can be difficult, a number of pictures of Goering wearing a ring that could be this one survived the Nazi era, and many foreign diplomats who interacted with him felt the need to comment on the large red gemstone he was wearing on his finger, above and beyond all the other decorations he would bear into a high profile meeting.
Condition: Very fine overall, showing moderate wear and a few light handling marks. The stone is attractively cut and the engraving is sharply executed. An especially scarce and impressive piece of Nazi regalia, connected to one of the most notorious members of the Nazi Party, worthy of a top place in any private or museum collection.
Desirable Pre-World War II Krieghoff "S" Code Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with One Matching Magazine
Lot # 1395 (Sale Order: 396 of 952)
Manufacturer: Krieghoff Heinrich Gun CoBarrel Length: 3 7/8 inch roundModel: P.08Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 1263Low Est: 6500Condition: Near mint as professionally restored, with 98% bluHigh Est: 9500Caliber: 9 mm LugerOther: walnut checkered
Desirable Pre-World War II Krieghoff "S" Code Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with One Matching Magazine and 1938 Dated Holster
This is a nice example of an early Krieghoff "S" code pre-war Luger that was manufactured in limited quantities for the Luftwaffe. The chamber is marked with the "S-Code" indicating manufacture in 1935. The pistol has a very low serial number "1263" with the early features such as the early B-2 variation marked toggle that has only the "H" and "K" marked on each side of the Krieghoff Anchor and the word "SUHL" marked below that. The blade is symmetrical and the points of the anchor nearly touch the outer edge of the letters "H" and "K" and the word "SUHL" is slightly slants to the right with the flat bottom on the letter "U". It has the typical military style serial number placement with the full serial number "1263" on the front of the frame and the left side of the barrel extension, the last two digits "63" on the side plate, front and rear toggle assembly, trigger and takedown lever. The right side of the barrel extension is marked with the early "LWaA" Luftwaffe acceptance proof followed by the Luftwaffe test proof and small "Eagle/2" proof. The underside of the barrel is marked with the bore diameter and the early "Eagle/2" acceptance proof. The pistol is fitted with early style Krieghoff coarse checkered walnut grips that have the slightly trapezoidal/flat top checkered pattern. They are correctly un-numbered or proofed on the backs. The magazine is nickel with an aluminum base marked with an "Eagle/2" proof and the serial number "1263". The pistol is complete with a brown military style leather flap holster marked on the back: "R. EHRHARDT POESSNECK/Eagle WaA29/1938", inside the flap it is ink marked "PRIEPKE/4626".
Condition: Near mint as professionally restored, with 98% blue finish with 98% of the straw colors on the small parts. The grips are very fine with minimal handling marks, except for a chip of wood missing below the safety lever. The holster is very good overall with considerable finish wear to the leather mixed with handling marks and scratches overall. This fine Luger has matching numbers to include one magazine as noted above. The markings are clear and sharp.
This is a nice example of an early Krieghoff "S" code pre-war Luger that was manufactured in limited quantities for the Luftwaffe. The chamber is marked with the "S-Code" indicating manufacture in 1935. The pistol has a very low serial number "1263" with the early features such as the early B-2 variation marked toggle that has only the "H" and "K" marked on each side of the Krieghoff Anchor and the word "SUHL" marked below that. The blade is symmetrical and the points of the anchor nearly touch the outer edge of the letters "H" and "K" and the word "SUHL" is slightly slants to the right with the flat bottom on the letter "U". It has the typical military style serial number placement with the full serial number "1263" on the front of the frame and the left side of the barrel extension, the last two digits "63" on the side plate, front and rear toggle assembly, trigger and takedown lever. The right side of the barrel extension is marked with the early "LWaA" Luftwaffe acceptance proof followed by the Luftwaffe test proof and small "Eagle/2" proof. The underside of the barrel is marked with the bore diameter and the early "Eagle/2" acceptance proof. The pistol is fitted with early style Krieghoff coarse checkered walnut grips that have the slightly trapezoidal/flat top checkered pattern. They are correctly un-numbered or proofed on the backs. The magazine is nickel with an aluminum base marked with an "Eagle/2" proof and the serial number "1263". The pistol is complete with a brown military style leather flap holster marked on the back: "R. EHRHARDT POESSNECK/Eagle WaA29/1938", inside the flap it is ink marked "PRIEPKE/4626".
Condition: Near mint as professionally restored, with 98% blue finish with 98% of the straw colors on the small parts. The grips are very fine with minimal handling marks, except for a chip of wood missing below the safety lever. The holster is very good overall with considerable finish wear to the leather mixed with handling marks and scratches overall. This fine Luger has matching numbers to include one magazine as noted above. The markings are clear and sharp.
World War II Nazi Walther Zero Series P38 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Lot # 1396 (Sale Order: 397 of 952)
Manufacturer: WaltherBarrel Length: 5 inch roundModel: P38Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 3054Low Est: 1800Condition: Fine as arsenal refurbished and subsequently refurHigh Est: 2750Caliber: 9 mm LugerOther: bakelite
World War II Nazi Walther Zero Series P38 Semi-Automatic Pistol
This is a desirable Zero Series P38 pistol that has the exposed extractor, round head firing pin, thick rear sight, and thin safety lever. The slide is marked with the "Walther Banner/P.38/03054" and with a large Roman numeral "X" stamped above the serial number. The right side of the slide is marked with two "Eagle/359" Waffenamt proofs with a single "Eagle" firing proof in between. The serial number "03054" is stamped on the front of the barrel lug, left side of the frame and left side of the slide. The locking block is stamped "054" on the underside with the sides stamped with a single "Eagle" firing proof and "Eagle/359" Waffenamt proof. There is a small "asterisk" type proof on the front of the barrel lug. Since this is an early Nazi issue P38 the majority of the various smaller parts are also stamped with a single "Eagle/359" acceptance proof. It is fitted with checkered black backlite grips with the correct four subcontractor mold marks "Cewe/480/v7z3/1" on the backsides with each grip having no other proofs or serial numbers. It is complete with one all blue magazine that is marked "P.38" on the side with a double "Eagle/359" Waffenamt on the spine.
Condition: Fine as arsenal refurbished and subsequently refurbished. The markings are sharp with minor edge and high spot wear. The grips are very fine overall with minor handling marks and some minor roughness on the rear side of the left grip. As noted it has matching numbers on the various parts except the magazine and grips. The barrel has been renumbered to match the gun. A scarce early Walther Zero Series pistol.
This is a desirable Zero Series P38 pistol that has the exposed extractor, round head firing pin, thick rear sight, and thin safety lever. The slide is marked with the "Walther Banner/P.38/03054" and with a large Roman numeral "X" stamped above the serial number. The right side of the slide is marked with two "Eagle/359" Waffenamt proofs with a single "Eagle" firing proof in between. The serial number "03054" is stamped on the front of the barrel lug, left side of the frame and left side of the slide. The locking block is stamped "054" on the underside with the sides stamped with a single "Eagle" firing proof and "Eagle/359" Waffenamt proof. There is a small "asterisk" type proof on the front of the barrel lug. Since this is an early Nazi issue P38 the majority of the various smaller parts are also stamped with a single "Eagle/359" acceptance proof. It is fitted with checkered black backlite grips with the correct four subcontractor mold marks "Cewe/480/v7z3/1" on the backsides with each grip having no other proofs or serial numbers. It is complete with one all blue magazine that is marked "P.38" on the side with a double "Eagle/359" Waffenamt on the spine.
Condition: Fine as arsenal refurbished and subsequently refurbished. The markings are sharp with minor edge and high spot wear. The grips are very fine overall with minor handling marks and some minor roughness on the rear side of the left grip. As noted it has matching numbers on the various parts except the magazine and grips. The barrel has been renumbered to match the gun. A scarce early Walther Zero Series pistol.
Exceptional Akah Commercial Model HP Holster
Lot # 1397 (Sale Order: 398 of 952)
Manufacturer: NoneLow Est: 900Model: NoneHigh Est: 1400Condition: Extremely fine, showing most of the original finis
Exceptional Akah Commercial Model HP Holster
This is an example of a black leather Model HP (P38) pistol holster that was manufactured by Albrecht Kind. A magazine pouch is sewn to the side of the holster body. The area between the belt loops is stamped with an Albrecht Kind "Akah" marking. The holster has a rare pull up strap which is similar to the type found on P08 Luger holsters.
Condition: Extremely fine, showing most of the original finish, some minor handling marks and a small hole near a belt loop. The original white stitching is tight and very fine.
This is an example of a black leather Model HP (P38) pistol holster that was manufactured by Albrecht Kind. A magazine pouch is sewn to the side of the holster body. The area between the belt loops is stamped with an Albrecht Kind "Akah" marking. The holster has a rare pull up strap which is similar to the type found on P08 Luger holsters.
Condition: Extremely fine, showing most of the original finish, some minor handling marks and a small hole near a belt loop. The original white stitching is tight and very fine.
Excellent World War I 1915 Dated German Imperial Army DWM Model 1914 Military Luger Rig
Lot # 1398 (Sale Order: 399 of 952)
Manufacturer: DWMBarrel Length: 3 7/8 inch roundModel: 1914Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 2819eLow Est: 4500Condition: Excellent with 95% plus of the original blue finisHigh Est: 7000Caliber: 9 mm LugerOther: walnut checkered
Excellent World War I 1915 Dated German Imperial Army DWM Model 1914 Military Luger Rig
This is a WWI German Army 1915 dated DWM 1914 Model Military Contract Luger rig with two matching magazines and a 1915 dated brown leather holster. The chamber area is dated 1915 with the standard DWM logo on the front toggle. The right side of the barrel extension has the standard military/Army inspection proof next to a single Imperial Army firing proof. The safety and extractor are both correctly marked and it has the military style serial number placement with the full serial number on the frame, barrel, barrel extension and both magazines with the last two digits of the serial number on the various small parts. This rig is complete with a nice medium brown leather holster that is marked on the front of the holster: "SATTLERINNUNG/EISLEBEN/1915". This rig as noted has two original wood base matching magazines with the bases marked "2819/e" and "2819/e/+".
Condition: Excellent with 95% plus of the original blue finish overall with wear on the side plate hump and muzzle area. The various small parts retain 85% of their straw colors. The walnut grips are in excellent condition with nice distinct checkering with minor handling marks. The holster is also near excellent with a nice light brown color overall with clear sharp markings, tight stitching with minor scratches/scuffs on the corners of the flap, around the buckle and lower toe area. Overall an exceptional all matching WWI DWM Luger Rig.
This is a WWI German Army 1915 dated DWM 1914 Model Military Contract Luger rig with two matching magazines and a 1915 dated brown leather holster. The chamber area is dated 1915 with the standard DWM logo on the front toggle. The right side of the barrel extension has the standard military/Army inspection proof next to a single Imperial Army firing proof. The safety and extractor are both correctly marked and it has the military style serial number placement with the full serial number on the frame, barrel, barrel extension and both magazines with the last two digits of the serial number on the various small parts. This rig is complete with a nice medium brown leather holster that is marked on the front of the holster: "SATTLERINNUNG/EISLEBEN/1915". This rig as noted has two original wood base matching magazines with the bases marked "2819/e" and "2819/e/+".
Condition: Excellent with 95% plus of the original blue finish overall with wear on the side plate hump and muzzle area. The various small parts retain 85% of their straw colors. The walnut grips are in excellent condition with nice distinct checkering with minor handling marks. The holster is also near excellent with a nice light brown color overall with clear sharp markings, tight stitching with minor scratches/scuffs on the corners of the flap, around the buckle and lower toe area. Overall an exceptional all matching WWI DWM Luger Rig.
Desirable DWM Model 1906 1st Issue Altered Navy Luger
Lot # 1399 (Sale Order: 400 of 952)
Manufacturer: DWMBarrel Length: 6 inch roundModel: 1906Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 7912Low Est: 3750Condition: Fine condition with 75% of the faded arsenal blue High Est: 6500Caliber: 9 mm LugerOther: walnut
Desirable DWM Model 1906 1st Issue Altered Navy Luger
This is a desirable pre-World War I DWM Model 1906, standard Imperial German Navy first issue/altered Luger pistol. Almost 99% of all the original first issue Navy Lugers were subsequently altered to the second pattern safety markings. This required that the original lower safety makings were polished or milled out with the word "GESICHERT" remarked in the upper position. This example has the standard undated chamber area with the script "DWM" logo on the front toggle. The left side of the barrel extension is marked with two "Crown/M" Navy proofs and one crown proof. The underside of the barrel is also stamped with a single "Crown/M" acceptance proof and full serial number. It has the military style numbering with the full number on the major parts with the partial number "12" on the various smaller components. The crown proof is also on the left side of the breech block and the extractor is marked "GELADEN". Standard front sight with the unique two-position, Navy rear sight marked with "100" and "200". It is complete with one non-matching Navy type Luger magazine with the nickel plated body with the wooden base with correct concentric circles on the sides. The base is stamped "7896".
Condition: Fine condition with 75% of the faded arsenal blue finish overall with thinning and blue loss on the edges and high spots overall. The various small parts retain 40% of their straw colors. Mechanically excellent. The walnut grips are in very good condition with exception of a sliver of wood separated under the safety lever. Nice distinct checkering is present on both sides mixed with minor handling and light pressure dents overall.
This is a desirable pre-World War I DWM Model 1906, standard Imperial German Navy first issue/altered Luger pistol. Almost 99% of all the original first issue Navy Lugers were subsequently altered to the second pattern safety markings. This required that the original lower safety makings were polished or milled out with the word "GESICHERT" remarked in the upper position. This example has the standard undated chamber area with the script "DWM" logo on the front toggle. The left side of the barrel extension is marked with two "Crown/M" Navy proofs and one crown proof. The underside of the barrel is also stamped with a single "Crown/M" acceptance proof and full serial number. It has the military style numbering with the full number on the major parts with the partial number "12" on the various smaller components. The crown proof is also on the left side of the breech block and the extractor is marked "GELADEN". Standard front sight with the unique two-position, Navy rear sight marked with "100" and "200". It is complete with one non-matching Navy type Luger magazine with the nickel plated body with the wooden base with correct concentric circles on the sides. The base is stamped "7896".
Condition: Fine condition with 75% of the faded arsenal blue finish overall with thinning and blue loss on the edges and high spots overall. The various small parts retain 40% of their straw colors. Mechanically excellent. The walnut grips are in very good condition with exception of a sliver of wood separated under the safety lever. Nice distinct checkering is present on both sides mixed with minor handling and light pressure dents overall.
