Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern 1900/06 W+F 06/24 4.75” 7.65mm .30 Luger Pistol C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,450.00
LSB#: LSB250622BR012
Make: Waffenfabrik Bern (F+W), imported by The Attic Imports
Model: 1900/06 W+F (frequently referred to by collectors as the 06/24)
Serial#: 28925
Year of Manufacture: 1929
Caliber: 7.65mm Luger
Action Type: Toggle-Action Semi-Automatic Striker-Fired Pistol fed by a Detachable Magazine with a Grip Safety
Markings: Numbered parts match. The front of the frame is marked “28925”, the right of the frame and barrel extension is marked with a Swiss cross. The left side of the barrel extension is marked “P. 56”. The left of the barrel is marked with a Swiss cross, the bottom is marked “28925”. The bottom of the sideplate is marked “925”. The left side of the bolt is marked “925” and a Swiss cross. The top of the front toggle is marked with a Swiss cross over “WAFFENFABRIK / BERN”, the bottom is marked “925”. The back of the rear toggle is marked “25”. The inside of each grip panel is stamped “925”. The left side of the grip frame under the panel is marked “925”. The rear of the magazine is marked with a “P”. The TAI import mark is on the frame above the takedown lever.
Barrel Length: 4.75”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is blade dovetailed to a banded base fixed by the muzzle. The rear sight was originally a “V”-notch integral to the rear toggle link. The V notch has been filed out to be a U-Notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two-piece checkered wood panels with smooth borders on the front and rear. The grips have minor handling wear with a few minor nicks and scuffs. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued & Strawed
Finish Originality: Refinished, likely Arsenal Refurbished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no corrosion in the bore. There is fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 96% of its metal finish. The gun has some light handling marks.There is wear on the leading edges and some light scratching on the grip front strap. The strawed parts have some muting, mostly on the right of the trigger. The action shows light operational wear. The markings remain clear. The screwheads are tool marked with strong slots. Overall, the pistol is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: The pistol comes with a Swiss magazine with composite floorplate. The magazine is in about Fine overall condition.
Our Assessment: In addition to being the first to adopt the Luger pistol as a standard-issue sidearm, Switzerland was also one of the longest users of the design, with various forms in use until being replaced in 1949 by the Sig P210. This example was produced by Waffenfabrik Bern in 1927 during the inter-war years and is known variously as an 06 W+F, 1900/06 W+F, and, curiously as an 06/24, though this last designation is a collectors’ term and not technically accurate. It is the second type of this model, with the raised portion of the sideplate continued up to the top edge. The pistol has matching serialized parts and has been refinished, likely arsenal refurbished, so it still looks great. It stayed in Swiss inventory for some time, with typical markings applied when sold out of service in 1956. The pistol does have an import mark, indicating it came to America after 1968. The rear sight has had its “V”-notch opened up to a “U”-profile notch, as is common. The pistol has a nice bore and strong mechanics. This will be a nice addition to a Luger collection as one of the Swiss variants and should also still make for a fun shooter. Please see our photos and good luck! -N.P
