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Rare .45 Cal. Model of 1906 ''GL'' Luger Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150,000.00 USD
Rare .45 Cal. Model of 1906 ''GL'' Luger Carbine
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Rare Possibly One-of-a-Kind .45 Cal. Model of 1906 ''GL'' Luger Carbine, #21, .45 cal., 11-1/2'' barrel, blue finish with straw small parts, checkered walnut grips and forend, as well as checkered detachable buttstock with matching numbered attaching iron. The late Ralph Shattuck stated that he purchased this gun in 1982 and it remained in his personal collection for over 25 years, before being acquired by our consignor. Mr. Shattuck further stated that this Carbine was purchased from the Ronald Morton estate in Troy, MT. Mr. Morton's half-brother, Kenneth Morton, was named after his relative Major Kenneth Morton, who was involved in the early 1900s weapons test trials. The grip angle remains the same as the earliest test Lugers. Carbine additionally features grip safety, round knurled toggle knobs, serrated thumb safety with lower portion polished bright, extractor marked ''Loaded'', with unique stock lug and attaching iron, which features an additional lower prong for added stability when firing its larger caliber. This Carbine differs from the military .45 ACP Test Lugers in that it is chambered for .45 F.A. 4-06 round, which is one millimeter longer than .45 ACP. Chamber area is blank, oversized DWM markings to central toggle link, with ''GL'' monogram to back edge of rear toggle link; three-position Carbine style sight with ramp and silver bead front sight. Carbine also includes a period sling and one round of .45-06 ammunition. Complete in period emerald green velvet case with leather straps and nickel hardware. This exact firearm was listed on Mr. Shattuck's website ''World of Lugers'' and priced at $1,000,000 as late as 2008. As the DWM factory has suffered mergers, reorganizations and two World Wars, there is currently no documentation linking this firearm to DWM. If in fact this documentation were to surface, this particular firearm would easily be worth $450,000-$600,000. Condition to Carbine is excellent with light wear in actioning areas. Checkering remains mostly sharp, however, the grip panels themselves show minor flattening and are of a coarser variety than those found on the 1907 Test Lugers. Action remains crisp, bore is bright, fire blue screws show light wear. Case remains in fine condition with one small abrasion to left portion of lid, with either added or replaced leather strapping; interior with impressions and soiling from pistol and some residual glue from repair to forward strap. Est.: $150,000-$300,000.