Make: Waffenfabrik Bern (F+W)

Model: Ordnance Pistol Model 06/29, Luger

Serial#: 67924

Year of Manufacture: August 1943

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 "67924" and "BP" on the chamber, there is a cross on the bottom. The barrel extension lug is marked "924", the right of the barrel extension is marked "P" and "64". The extractor is marked "GELADEN". The striker and its guide are each marked with a cross. The front toggle is marked with the Swiss nation crest on top, the bottom has "CN", a cross and "S" in a circle. The rear toggle is marked with the serial number "67924" on top, the bottom has "CN" and a cross. The coupling link is marked "CN" and a cross. The lug well on the frame is marked "8.43", the left of the frame is marked "F+" inside a stylized "W", found again on the rear of the frame, the left is also marked "67924". The inside of the side-plate is marked "924". The trigger is marked with a cross. The left side of the frame is marked "S" to indicate the safe position. There is no import mark.

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 semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is some light erosion and infrequent minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 7 out of 10.

Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is infrequent light wear, mostly on the barrel. There is some minor surface oxidation, mostly in the grip areas. There are a few minor nicks and small scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in 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 total of two 8-round magazines and Swiss military holster, stamped between the belt loops with "A. VOLKEN / SATTLER / FLUELEN / 40". The inside has what appears to be "LL Eug. Ernst" hand-written. The magazines have correct bakelite floorplates 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 holster is the correct type, though it was made a few years before the pistol. 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!