1395 KIEL DOCKYARD MARKED DWM FIRST ISSUE MODEL 1906

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,250.00 USD
Estimated at 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
NAVY LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 4077a. 6". First Issue Model 1906 Navy Luger mfg. by DWM for the Kriegsmarine (Imperial German Navy). The bbl. extension is marked with a naval crown proof, followed by 2 Crown/M proofs on the left side. Bbl. is marked with a crown proof on the left, with a single Crown/M proof present on the underside above the S#. Toggle is marked with the intertwined "DWM" monogram. Rear grip strap is marked "W.K./ 8790" indicating issue to the Kiel dockyard. This example has been arsenal altered during the period, with the original safety marking having been removed and a new safety marking having been added in the upper position. Major metal components exhibit a blue finish, with some smaller components including the takedown lever, trigger, safety lever, mag. release button, and ejector exhibiting a straw finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, grip safety, bbl., and bbl. extension. Bbl. extension exhibits a "6" under the first digit of its S#, appearing to be an factory mistake. Toggle train does not match, but matches itself. Mag. does not match and grips are unnumbered. Blade front sight with Navy pattern adj. rear sight. MAGS: 1 8-rd. CONDITION: blued components retain the majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that shows through to gray patina. Grip straps and grip safety exhibit mild surface oxidation, with some scattered spots of light surface oxidation present overall. Strawed components exhibit varying degrees of wear, with worn areas showing scattered spots of darker age related discoloration. Bore exhibits consistent mild to moderate pitting and retains good rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some smoothing and a few marks from handling an storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (24-1150/MLW). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.