"SWISS MODEL 1900 MILITARY LUGER PISTOL. SN 2459. Cal. 30 Luger. Blue finish with 4-3/4" bbl, usual dovetail front sight with Swiss Arsenal altered U-notch rear sight with tiny Swiss proof forward of rear sight indicating alteration in Switzerland. It has the sunburst Swiss cross over chamber area and Swiss proofs on left side of bbl and left side of receiver. Fitted with full checkered, matching numbered walnut grips and an orig Swiss wood base magazine with aluminum insert. Exactly 3,000 of these pistols were made for the Swiss military. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Bbl finish is slightly thinned near receiver, otherwise there is only faint sharp edgewear and high point wear on sideplate. Trigger, lock bolt, safety and toggle lock retain most of their bright orig straw colors. Grips show light wear with a few scattered chipped diamonds and a ding on upper right side. Magazine is slightly dulled but fine. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-33910 (4,000-6,000)"
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