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Custom German Luger Semi-Auto Target Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,400.00 USD
Custom German Luger Semi-Auto Target Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Custom German Luger Semi-Automatic Target Pistol, #940a, 9mm, 9'' heavy barrel, blue finish, gold-plated small parts, custom rosewood thumb-rest fingergroove grips, with one unmarked nickel-plated magazine. 1914 dated chamber, DWM marked toggle, with ramp front and clip-adjust rear sights. Bottom of barrel just forward of frame marked ''VL&A Chicago'', indicating that the customization was probably performed by Von Lengerke & Antoine, who maintained a very large sporting goods shop in downtown Chicago and imported many Lugers into America in the 1920s. Rear sight appears to be of post-war mfg. Condition is excellent as modified, retaining approx. 98% immersion blue. Gold-plated parts show little wear. Grips and action are excellent, bore is mirror bright. The cost of such modifications of a standard Luger today would run in excess of $4,500. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (C&R/PPT)