Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern 1900/06 W+F 06/24 7.65mm .30 Luger Semi-Auto Pistol

SOLD FOR: $1,328.00

LSB#: WY240910RW023

Make: Waffenfabrik Bern

Model: 1900/06 W+F (frequently referred to by collectors as the 06/24), 1st Model

Serial Number: 26321

Year of Manufacture: 1927

Caliber: 7.65x21mm Parabellum

Action Type: Toggle Type Striker-Fired Semi-Auto, Removable Magazine Fed

Markings: The front of the frame is marked “26321”, the right of the frame is marked with a Swiss cross. The bottom of the barrel extension on the locking lug is marked “321”. The left of the barrel extension is marked “+ / M”, the right is marked with a Swiss cross. The left of the barrel is marked with a Swiss cross, the bottom is marked “26321. The bottom of the sideplate is marked “321”, the left of the trigger is marked “3 / 21”, the grip safety is marked “321”. The left of the bolt is marked “321” over a Swiss cross. The top of the front toggle is marked with a Swiss cross over “WAFFENFABRIK / BERN”, the bottom is marked “24 / 321”. The back of the rear toggle is marked “21”. The inside of each grip panel is stamped “321”. There is an M+M import mark on the bottom of the frame in front of the trigger guard.

Barrel Length: 4 3/4”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to a base at the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V”-notch integral to the rear toggle link.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood panels with smooth borders on the front and rear. The grips have light handling wear with a few scattered marks. There is some stubborn verdigris in the well defined checkering. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued & Strawed

Finish Originality: Refinished, likely Arsenal Refurbished

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some stubborn copper fouling on the lands. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 95% of its current metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are a few minor nicks and scuffs. There is a spot of polishing on the bottom-rear of the barrel at the indexing line. There is infrequent minor surface oxidation, mostly on the frame under the grips. The action shows operational wear and there is handling wear on the strawed controls. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine condition as refinished.

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 standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single magazine with an unnumbered wood floorplate. 

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 first type of this model, still having the short raised portion of the sideplate which would later be reinforced with the raised portion continued up to the top edge. The pistol has matching serialized parts and has been refinished so it still looks great. It likely stayed in Swiss inventory for some time as it does not have the typical markings applied when sold out of service and does have an import mark, indicating it came to America after 1968. The rear sight has a proper “V”-notch which is frequently seen opened up to a “U”-profile notch. 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!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud