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DWM/John Martz Artillery Luger 9mm SN: 584l

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
DWM/John Martz Artillery Luger 9mm SN: 584l
Reworked German military semi-automatic service pistol chambered in 9mm Parabellum, circa 1914-1918. This pistol was fully & finely rebuilt by the top Luger and P.38 gunsmith John V Martz of Northern California. Features an beautiful refinish, 8" barrel, dovetailed inverted 'V' front sight, tangent rear sight graduated to 800 meters, push button magazine release, 8 round magazine with wood base, crescent trigger, manual safety, lanyard loop, and two-piece finely checkered walnut grips. Includes a locking canvas wrapped presentation case with velvet lined compartmentalized interior, a finely checkered high quality reproduction shoulder stock, and cartridge block. All serial numbers match though the sear bar lever, barrel, rear sight, extractor, and sear bar are unmarked. The frame is stamped "GERMANY" under the serial number and is stamped with "JVM" inside a circle as well as 'GCM" under the side plate. The chamber date has been removed as have the marking on the right side of the receiver. Pistol exhibits approximately 99% of professional refinish boasting beautiful rust bluing, vivid straw coloring and showing some minor imperfections in the metal under the finish. Action is crisp, the bore is excellent and wood grips are very good as worn semi-smooth. Condition is excellent as refinished. ***C&R Firearm*** ***Modern Firearm***