Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern 1900/06 W+F 06/29 .30 Luger 4.75” Pistol C&R 1942
SOLD FOR: $1,331.00
LSB#: LSB2500806RS029
Make: Waffenfabrik Bern (F+W)
Model: 1900/06 W+F (frequently referred to by collectors as the 06/29)
Serial#: P26065
Year of Manufacture: 1942
Caliber: 7.65mm (.30 Luger)
Action Type: Toggle-Action Semi-Automatic Striker-Fired Pistol fed by a Detachable Magazine with a Grip Safety
Markings: Numbered parts match. The left side of the frame is marked “P26065”, 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 top of the barrel is marked “26065 BP”. The left side of the frame is marked “Jacques Hirt / Brunnen”. The top of the front toggle is marked with a Swiss cross. The back of the rear toggle is marked “P / 26065”. The underside of the barrel is marked “1906/29 30 LUGER SWISS / FOXTROT ELBRIDGE NY”.
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 synthetic panels with smooth borders on the front and rear. The grips have minor handling wear with a few minor scratches. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued & Strawed
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. There is light fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows handling and storage wear. There is light operational wear. There is thinning on the leading edges and scratches throughout. The wear on the leading edges is consistent with holster wear. The front strap has most of the wear. The strawed parts have some muting. The markings remain clear. The screwheads are tool marked with strong slots. Overall, the pistol is in about Very Good 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 two wooden floor plate 8 rd Swiss magazine. The magazine is in about Fine overall condition. This pistol also comes with a leather holster in about Very Good – Fine condition.
Our Assessment: This Swiss W+F Bern 1900/06 (often designated the 06/29) represents the final and most refined iteration of the Swiss military Luger lineage, designed for efficient wartime manufacture while maintaining the mechanical precision that characterized all Swiss service pistols. Produced in 1942, this example is one of the later wartime contract pistols built at the Waffenfabrik Bern arsenal. The 7.65mm (.30 Luger) chambering was favored by the Swiss for its mild recoil, accuracy, and flat trajectory, serving as the official sidearm cartridge of the Swiss military from 1900 through the postwar period.
This pistol remains in Very Good condition overall, retaining roughly 85% of its blue with holster wear and light operational scratches. The grips are Fine with crisp checkering and minimal marks, and the bore is bright with sharp rifling, rating 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. Mechanically, the action is tight and functions properly, the numbered parts are matching, and the included wood-based Swiss magazine and period holster complement it well. While the rear sight has been filed to a U-notch and the finish appears refinished, it remains a strong example of a Swiss 06/29 for collectors—precisely machined, reliable, and emblematic of the craftsmanship that defined Swiss small arms production. We are no longer offering layaway. Please see our photos and good luck with your bid! -N.P
