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Second Pattern Artillery Luger Snail Drum Magazine with Cover

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Second Pattern Artillery Luger Snail Drum Magazine with Cover
Second pattern magazine with the stamped, folding winding lever. The top and bottom of the magazine is marked with the maker's code "B/N" (for Gebrüder Bing/Nurnberg) and the serial number (181023). The top of the drum lacks concentric reinforcing ribs. A "Crown/S" proof mark is stamped on the upper left side of the magazine column. The numbers "12", "17", "22", "27" and "32" are stamped around the circumference of the magazine bottom. Complete with the dust cover.
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Condition: Excellent, with 90% plus of the original blue finish remaining with some minor edge wear, some scattered minor spotting, and some minor pitting. The spring is very strong. The dust cover retains 60% blue finish with the balance a gray patina.