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Important & Super Rare DWM Prototype 1900 Long Barrel Luger w/ Holster & Matching Push-Button Stock

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Important & Super Rare DWM Prototype 1900 Long Barrel Luger w/ Holster & Matching Push-Button Stock
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serial #10034, 30 Luger, 6 7/8'' rapid taper barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very rare early ''Group C'' carbine numbered in the special purpose serial number range 10,000-10,050, believed to have been intended for Chilean testing or trials, also referred to as the ''Second Trials Model'' by Sturgess on page 185 of this book ''Pistole Parabellum''. These early prototype series Luger pistols were made in a variety of unique configurations, this pistol equipped with a 175mm barrel and fitted for the early-style stock with push-button release system which was Georg Luger's initial stock attachment system before simplifying it to the familiar lever. The stock is stamp-numbered on the attachment hardware ''34'' matching the pistol and is a piece of kit arguably rarer than the gun itself, with an estimated four or five manufactured in total. The pistol remains in excellent condition retaining about 97-98% original blue showing a little mild high edge and minor operational wear, the small parts retaining about 95% fine rich straw color. The grip screws, front sight, sear spring and toggle pins also retain most of their lovely brilliant fire blue and all original markings are intact and strong showing the familiar ''(Crown) / B / G / U'' commercial proofs, ''172,28'' bore measurement and DWM monogram on middle toggle piece. The right side of the frame is also marked with a Chilean Banco de Pruebas intertwined ''BP'' in a shield commercial proof/inspection mark. The checkered walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in excellent condition showing just a few sparsely scattered lightly chipped points and retaining very nice fit. The included original bright-bodied wood base magazine is un-numbered and remains in near excellent condition. The pistol is equipped with all proper features such as the dished toggles, toggle lock on right side, flat recessed bolt head, correct frame and narrow trigger. The walnut flat board stock remains in excellent condition as well retaining essentially all of its original oil finish and showing just a few tiny dings and handling marks. The matching attaching hardware retains about 95% original blue, the smaller components with somewhat faded fire blue. The black leather holster is in very good plus to very fine condition exhibiting some light crackling overall and some loosened stitching along the lid flap seam. The straps are a bit tender and show two competent repairs. The stock of course locks up nicely with the frame and the holster contains an original combination cleaning jag/oiler. This pistol was released from Chile in 1990 and also includes its April 19, 1990-dated proof house certificate. This is a stunning complete rig and a beautiful unique piece that should find a welcome home in the very finest and advanced of firearms collections. (13F11770-3) {C&R} (30,000/40,000)