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Lot 220
WWI Imperial German DWM P.08 Artillery Luger W/ Snail Drum Magazine
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Serial: 2887b
Manufacturer: DWM-Germany (c. 1916)
Model: P.08 Artillery LugerÂ
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel length: 8 in.
OAL: 12.5 in.
Condition: Good; wood grips have moderate wear & patina commensurate w/ age; barrel, frame & receiver have moderate wear & some gray patina w/ light rust spots; more wear around edges; bore is frosted w/ light pitting & strong, but worn rifling
Includes: Second pattern 32-rd snail drum magazine; 800 meter rear sight
Marked: all matching SNs on the pistol & parts; magazine SN is non-matching and reads "612257"; magazine marked "B/N" and also labeled for cartridge capacity at "12 - 17 - 22 - 27 - 32"; underside of barrel marked w/ SN and "8.83"; right side of receiver & barrel marked w/ Imperial German proofs
Provenance: A Fairview, Texas estate
C&R or FFL NICS Check Required: Please have FFL license copy emailed to firearms@vogtauction.com
Manufacturer: DWM-Germany (c. 1916)
Model: P.08 Artillery LugerÂ
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel length: 8 in.
OAL: 12.5 in.
Condition: Good; wood grips have moderate wear & patina commensurate w/ age; barrel, frame & receiver have moderate wear & some gray patina w/ light rust spots; more wear around edges; bore is frosted w/ light pitting & strong, but worn rifling
Includes: Second pattern 32-rd snail drum magazine; 800 meter rear sight
Marked: all matching SNs on the pistol & parts; magazine SN is non-matching and reads "612257"; magazine marked "B/N" and also labeled for cartridge capacity at "12 - 17 - 22 - 27 - 32"; underside of barrel marked w/ SN and "8.83"; right side of receiver & barrel marked w/ Imperial German proofs
Provenance: A Fairview, Texas estate
C&R or FFL NICS Check Required: Please have FFL license copy emailed to firearms@vogtauction.com
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