^Lot 1365 FAUX DWM STOEGER MODEL 1923 AMERICAN EAGLE "SAFE"

& "LOADED" LUGER PISTOL. Cal. 30 Luger. S# 470v. Bbl. 4 3/4". Standard configuration Model 1923 Commercial Luger, with 4 3/4" bbl., with drift adj. front sight and V-notch rear sight. American Eagle over chamber, and intertwined "DWM" monogram on forward toggle link. Full S# "470V" in association with "GERMANY" on forward frame, with the S# repeated under the bbl. and the last 2-digits on all the usual commercially marked parts. Atypical Crown/N proof on the left side of the bbl. extension, with standard proofing under the bbl., and on the left side of the breechblock. "SAFE" marked safety lever and "LOADED" on the left side of the extractor. Right side of the bbl. extension with a small "GERMANY" over the ejector, followed by a non-factory 2-line "A.F. STOEGER INC/ NEW YORK.". Right side of the frame rail with "LUGER - REGISTERED U.S. PATENT OFFICE.". Disassembly shows the left grip with a "5", the right grip is unmarked reproduction. MAGS: x1 8-rd. with tinned body, with beech plug marked "GERMANY" in transverse orientation. CONDITION: excellent, as partially restored and remarked, with negligible sharp edge wear and a few scattered superficial handling dings. The front sight has marks on the right side from reinstallation. The top of the rear sight has a number of fine dings. Comparable condition strawed parts, most retaining their original finish. Fire blued grip screws have been enhanced. Grips are oil stained with sharp diamonds, the 2 panels matching in color. Near excellent mag. Mirror bore. Correct manual mechanics, although not with this particular mag. that does not reliably engage the hold-open. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of John Eckert. (26-1154/LMA). CURIO. $2,000-4,000.