Lot Essay
Details of the capture of this pistol are scratched into the shoulder-stock
Details
A LUGER 9MM 'LANGE PISTOLE 08' ARTILLERY SELF-LOADING PISTOL BY D.W.M., No. 713b, dated '1917', standard specifications, retaining most of its original blued and 'straw' finish, each sight with adjustable screw
8in. barrel, German definitive proof
In its correctly numbered dark tan leather holster with wooden shoulder-stock, stripping tool, cleaning-rod and leather sling, the leather marked 'B A IV', the shoulder-stock bearing a plate inscribed:- 'Captured at Hamel July 4th 1918 By T.W.B. Roberts 43rd. Btn 4th. Australian Division'
8in. barrel, German definitive proof
In its correctly numbered dark tan leather holster with wooden shoulder-stock, stripping tool, cleaning-rod and leather sling, the leather marked 'B A IV', the shoulder-stock bearing a plate inscribed:- 'Captured at Hamel July 4th 1918 By T.W.B. Roberts 43rd. Btn 4th. Australian Division'