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Extraordinary Well Documented, "Lugers at Random", Iconic DWM Model 1906 Russian Military Contract Semi-Automatic Luger Pistol

Sold today $80,000
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Description: Extraordinary Well Documented, "Lugers at Random", Iconic DWM Model 1906 Russian Military Contract Semi-Automatic Luger Pistol This is a beautiful, totally original example of the super rare, DWM Model 1906 "Russian" contract Luger pistol. This is one of the rarest and most highly sought after contract Luger pistols, ever produced by DWM. These are extraordinarily rare for two reasons; the first being that the total production run was very small, estimated at approximately 1000 with few even known, and second, they all remained in Russia with only a handful of original examples ever having been found outside of Russia. These rare Lugers were commissioned/manufactured for the Czar of Russia and they have been identified as being produced in two groups. The first group termed the "Old Model" Russian Lugers had serial numbers generally found in the 12,000 serial number range, with the second group, termed "New Model" Russian Lugers, found with three digit serial numbers, generally in the "1 to 900" serial number range. Obviously this one falls into the second model serial number range. These are easily identified by the distinctive crossed "Moisin-Nagant rifles" roll marked over the chamber area, with the standard "DWM" logo on the front toggle. The only markings on these rare Lugers are the Cyrillic marked safety area on the frame. While these markings look correct, they are actually Bulgarian and it is theorized that DWM used frames that were manufactured directly after the Bulgarian contract, so the DWM factory just used the same stamping fixture for the Russian contract Lugers. The left side of the extractor is correctly marked in Russian Cyrillic for loaded. This unique Luger was manufactured in the second or "New Model" serial numbers range with the full serial number, (319) stamped on the underside of the barrel and front of the frame, with the last two digits (19) stamped on the side plate, take down lever, recoil lug, breech block and toggle train. The only other proof or acceptance mark is a small "flaming bomb" type proof found inside the frame cutout area that is found on many early 1906 commercial Lugers. They have the standard DWM features such as the 1906 grip safety and no stock lug. These pistols have no acceptance or firing proofs. This Luger is fitted with beautiful dark walnut grips that are both marked on the backsides with "19" proof. This pistol is complete with an original nickel plated, commercial magazine with a wood base correctly marked in script, "Cal 9m/m". This is the exact pistol that is photographed on page 143 of "Lugers At Random" by Charles Kenyon, published 1969, with credit on photo "Ralph E. Shattuck Collection". Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1906 BBL: 3 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 319 Class: Curio & Relic Handgun Condition: Excellent with 98% plus of the original DWM factory blue finish with clear sharp markings especially over the chamber area. There is an extremely small patch of light pitting present on right rear frame. The various smaller parts retain 90% of their straw colors overall. The walnut grips are in excellent condition with nice, distinct sharp checkering overall, with only a couple of minor handling marks. It has all matching numbers except for the magazine as noted above. A spectacular original example of a super rare Russian Contract Model 1906 DWM Luger semi-automatic pistol.

Description: Extraordinary Well Documented, "Lugers at Random", Iconic DWM Model 1906 Russian Military Contract Semi-Automatic Luger Pistol This is a beautiful, totally original example of the super rare, DWM Model 1906 "Russian" contract Luger pistol. This is one of the rarest and most highly sought after contract Luger pistols, ever produced by DWM. These are extraordinarily rare for two reasons; the first being that the total production run was very small, estimated at approximately 1000 with few even known, and second, they all remained in Russia with only a handful of original examples ever having been found outside of Russia. These rare Lugers were commissioned/manufactured for the Czar of Russia and they have been identified as being produced in two groups. The first group termed the "Old Model" Russian Lugers had serial numbers generally found in the 12,000 serial number range, with the second group, termed "New Model" Russian Lugers, found with three digit serial numbers, generally in the "1 to 900" serial number range. Obviously this one falls into the second model serial number range. These are easily identified by the distinctive crossed "Moisin-Nagant rifles" roll marked over the chamber area, with the standard "DWM" logo on the front toggle. The only markings on these rare Lugers are the Cyrillic marked safety area on the frame. While these markings look correct, they are actually Bulgarian and it is theorized that DWM used frames that were manufactured directly after the Bulgarian contract, so the DWM factory just used the same stamping fixture for the Russian contract Lugers. The left side of the extractor is correctly marked in Russian Cyrillic for loaded. This unique Luger was manufactured in the second or "New Model" serial numbers range with the full serial number, (319) stamped on the underside of the barrel and front of the frame, with the last two digits (19) stamped on the side plate, take down lever, recoil lug, breech block and toggle train. The only other proof or acceptance mark is a small "flaming bomb" type proof found inside the frame cutout area that is found on many early 1906 commercial Lugers. They have the standard DWM features such as the 1906 grip safety and no stock lug. These pistols have no acceptance or firing proofs. This Luger is fitted with beautiful dark walnut grips that are both marked on the backsides with "19" proof. This pistol is complete with an original nickel plated, commercial magazine with a wood base correctly marked in script, "Cal 9m/m". This is the exact pistol that is photographed on page 143 of "Lugers At Random" by Charles Kenyon, published 1969, with credit on photo "Ralph E. Shattuck Collection". Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1906 BBL: 3 7/8 inch round Stock: Gauge: 9 mm Luger Finish: blue Grips: walnut checkered Serial Number: 319 Class: Curio & Relic Handgun Condition: Excellent with 98% plus of the original DWM factory blue finish with clear sharp markings especially over the chamber area. There is an extremely small patch of light pitting present on right rear frame. The various smaller parts retain 90% of their straw colors overall. The walnut grips are in excellent condition with nice, distinct sharp checkering overall, with only a couple of minor handling marks. It has all matching numbers except for the magazine as noted above. A spectacular original example of a super rare Russian Contract Model 1906 DWM Luger semi-automatic pistol.