*◊ RARE GENUINE ABERCROMBIE & FITCH LUGER.

SN 2989i. Cal. 30 Luger. 4-3/4″ bbl with 4-digit SN on bottom. “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Co NEW YORK/MADE IN SWITZERLAND” roll die impressed on top of bbl in two lines, with characteristic slight angular misalignment of the two lines. Proper front sight base that is set back from muzzle characteristic of the Swiss made (Hammerli) barrels fitted to these guns. Swiss cross in sunburst above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. 4-digit SN on left receiver. Correct i range SN on front of frame, barrel serial number correctly applied along barrel axis without i suffix. Proper post 1914 reinforcing of rear frame wall. Numbered parts are matching. Checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Proper “GERMANY” marked wood bottom mag. This gun is featured on p. 610 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 98% blue with very light sharp edge wear and minor fading above chamber. 95% orig straw. Grips are sharp with a few minor indents and orig color with visible wood grain. Mag is excellent with very little wear. Bore is bright and sharp. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52784 BWS11 (7,000-11,000) – Lot 1162

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