Details of Lot 30
DWM
A SCARCE 7.65MM 1900 MODEL AMERICAN EAGLE LUGER SELF-LOADING PISTOL, NO. 6873

4 1/2-inch barrel, the chamber with impressed American eagle, the toggle impressed 'DWM', the frame with grip safety, chequered grips, replacement magazine, retaining much original finish overall, nitro proof (minimal marks), in a leather holster
S5

The pistol appears to be one of the one thousand test Lugers delivered to the US in 1901. At the conclusion of the tests the surviving pistols were sold at auction. The test pistols are numbered in the serial number range between approximately 6000 and 7500.

Sold for £2000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulborough, West Sussex
22 April 2020
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply