Turkish Air Force Luger

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perhaps it had just a bit to do with its most recent owner!

ULTRA RARE TURKISH AIR FORCE LUGER. SN 9014v. 4" 9mm bbl. "TC" with crescent moon Turkish crest on chamber. Mauser banner on center toggle link. "Hava ordusuna / mahsustur" (“Air Army Property”) on right side of receiver. Crown/Crown/U proofs on toggle and left side of receiver. Proper "v" range serial number. Plain aluminum bottom magazine. All numbered parts are matching including the checkered walnut grips. This gun is featured in Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess' The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols on pp. 540, 785, 786, and 827. This gun is also featured in Third Reich Lugers by Jan C. Still on p. 196. With documentary provenance of issue to Turkish Air Force FW190 pilot Mustapha Tunca (KIA 1944) that include copies of correspondence, Turkish ownership permits, original documents, and a signed testamentary photograph of the gun. This is the only correct Turkish Airforce issued example known of this exact configuration. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent condition retaining 95% original blue and about 80% original straw with light corrosion on the safety lever. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are lightly worn. Magazine is excellent. Mechanics are excellent.