"DWM 1914 LUGER MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 1380i. Cal. 9 mm. Standard production military pistol with 4" bbl, usual dovetailed front sight with fixed rear sight. It has "1915" chamber date with "DWM" marked toggle link. Fitted with full checkered, matching numbered walnut grips and its orig matching numbered walnut base magazine which has the right side missing. This was the standard WWI military issue pistol and rarely is found in all matching orig condition as most were re-worked post WWI. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including grips & magazine. Overall retains about 85-90% strong orig blue with sharp edge & high point wear. Front & back straps retain most of their orig blue with a few scattered spots of light rust. Ejector is cracked near rear edge but still completely functional. Grips show moderate wear with a few chipped diamonds. Magazine, as previously noted, is missing the right side of base and retains about 30-40% orig nickel finish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-34157 JR89 (2,000-3,500)"
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