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Early 20th C. Luger Presentation Case

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
Early 20th C. Luger Presentation Case
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Early 20th Century .30 Cal. Luger Presentation Case, with silver oval marked at top of lid ''Oberst/Louis Von Sturler''. Case measures 8''x10-1/4''x2'' and is covered in a faux buffalo hide, with nickel-plated end caps, early 20th Century locking hardware, and a lightly colored Cordovan handle. Interior is French fitted in red velour for two 4-3/4'' Luger Semi-Automatic Pistols and probably originally mfg'd for Swiss type guns, such as Model 1900s, 1906s/24s, having 4-3/4'' barrels. The Von Sturler name shows in several references pertaining to Swiss infantry regiments from the Bern area. Condition is fine. Exterior of case shows only light discoloration to forward top edge of lid. Shoe leather handle with splits, losses and separation of thread. Interior with soiling to white lid and red fabric. Case shows very well when pistols are present. Est.: $800-$1,200.