i block commercial with grip safety
 

Dad and I picked this one the other day at a show.
An early .30 caliber alphabet commercial, #8591i with a grip safe, and "Gesichert" marked in the lower position. The pistol has vert c/n proofing, short frame, blank chamber, and numbered in commercial style. The pistol is in excellent condition, and all numbered match. Grips are unmarked, and mag is plain wood bottom. The pistol is one of a VERY small batch known in the i block with this style safety. I figured this one was worth sharing with the group, and reporting to Dwight for the list. John/Mike

Mike, Nice catch. Yours is one of the first block of 10K of the alpha commericals, Tom

Very nice, thanks for the headsup. This makes the eighth reported example.

--Dwight

WOW, I have never seen one like this before today. My alphabet Luger is also in the "i" series, and built 1K before yours, but it does not have the grip safety, or marked on the safety as yours. Thanx for showing this one.

As I said on the Jan Still forum, this configuration is very attractive.
Congratulations!

nice ! I have a 30 luger . crown n 7913i that was handed down from my great grandfather.
mine does not have the grip safety.

That is indeed a unique and desirable commercial variation. The condition appears to be exceptional. I like it.

What a pretty thing.

I like it too ... sweet :) Congratulations indeed.

I really like this variation.
According to Bob Simpson, these were made for the Swiss commercial market.
Thanks for sharing.

Having the safety in the lower position makes it easier to operate IMO. Pushing up seems more natural than pulling down to get the pistol into battery.

However, the grip safety is not my favorite by any means.

A very handsome pistol in a very handsome configuration!