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**1915 Dated DWM Artillery Luger with Snail Drum Magazine & Loading Tool

9mm, 8" barrel, S/N 744. Blued finish, strawed small parts, checkered wood grips. 1915 dated chamber, DWM logo on toggle. All visible numbers match. Tangent rear sight, dovetailed blade front sight, stock lug on backstrap. Includes a unit marked snail drum magazine numbered 22574 front and back and 2016 at base of magazine. Drum unit marked 113.R.3.2. Includes loading tool #8230, magazine cover, loading collar, cleaning rod and leather cap from holster rig.

Provenance:From the Collection of Charlie Hinton

Condition:

Very good. Retains some thinning blue, stronger on frame than barrel with scattered surface oxidation, particularly on the front strap and back strap. Strawed parts retain some strong traces, with fading and oxidized freckling. Markings remain clear, mechanically functional, good bore with moderate oxidation. Grips with some wear, minor flattening to the checkering and some handling marks. Drum magazine, loading tool and accessories about good to very good.

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$4,200
05/25/2021

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