Swiss W+F Bern M06/29 1929 4¾” 7.65mm .30 Luger Semi-Auto Pistol 1941 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,526.00
LSB#: WY250406DE018.1
Make: Waffenfabrik Bern (W+F)
Model: Ordnance Pistol Model 06/29, Luger
Serial#: 58999
Year of Manufacture: June 1941
Caliber: 7.65mm Luger
Action Type: Toggle-Action Semi-Automatic Striker-Fired Pistol fed by a Detachable Magazine with a Grip Safety
Markings: The barrel is marked “58999” and “BP” on the chamber, there is a cross on the bottom. The barrel extension lug is marked “999”, the
Barrel Length: 4 3/4″
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is blade dovetailed to a banded base at the muzzle. The rear sight is a “U”-notch integral to the rear toggle link.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grip panels are two-piece checkered bakelite. The grips have minor handling wear with only a few light scuffs and handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Arsenal refurbished, likely immediately prior to being sold out of service.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, there is a little stubborn copper fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is infrequent light wear, mostly on the raised portion of the sideplate. There are a few scattered tiny marks. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this 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 single 8-round magazine, Luger tool, and a German military holster. The magazine has correct bakelite floorplate secured with two pins.
Our Assessment: The Parabellum-Pistole, commonly referred to as the Luger, was designed by Georg Johann Luger. Luger eventually secured a contract for his new pistol with the Swiss Army which dubbed it the model 1900, chambered for 7.65mm cartridges and a slightly improved variant was adopted several years later, the Model 1906. These early pistols were manufactured by DWM and imported by the Swiss until 1918 when WWI turned decidedly against Germany, henceforth Waffenfabrik Bern began to domestically fabricate the M1906.
In 1929, Switzerland introduced a domestic variant of the Parabellum Pistole, the Model 1906/29 which superseded the M1906, it featured a number of small improvements. The Swiss Army managed to avoid being drawn into either World War and their Lugers are generally better preserved then the German guns which saw extensive service in both. This gun has some light wear, but it is nicely preserved. The markings are clear with the parts all serial matched. The magazine is the correct type, though the included holster is German. This is a beautiful handgun that is both ergonomic and mechanically sound. For fans of the Luger and military history, this is the gun for you. Good luck on your bid! – L.S.
