To our knowledge, this is the only one currently in private hands. Consignor also states that these were acquired by a GI while he was in Germany. This is the only example of this pistol, flashlight and holster know to ever be offered at public sale making it one of the most rare of all Lugers and accessories. The back of holster is unmarked with the unusual flap marked "D.R.G.M." and the spread winged eagle with crossed rifles over "AKAH". On the front edge of holster, in its usual position, is the spare magazine pouch containing an extra wood base magazine. Inside the flap has a narrow tool pocket. Also in this lot is a special configuration, black leather holster that has an extra wide opening flap on the rear side that exposes the pistol butt and trigger, obviously so the user could unholster his gun quickly. Consignor states that the only other known of these rare flashlight pistols is on display in a military museum in Germany. Night pistols with tracer ammunition and flashlight used by an RSD officer in constant patrol around the Fuehrer's bunker. In Peter Hoffman's book "Hitler's Personal Security" he mentions the existence of these 30 cal. It is believed that the flashlight and battery pack were carried separate from the pistol, probably in its own leather pouch. There is another brass plate riveted in place at bottom of right grip, all of which are connected with brass plates fitted into milled recesses inside the grip so that when a person grips the pistol the skin conductivity makes a connection and illuminates the flashlight. 402.99 View: ROCK ISLAND ARMORY 1911 GI STANDARD MS. 399.99 View: ROCK ISLAND ARMORY STK100 9MM 4.5 BARREL 17-ROUNDS GRABAGUN.COM. This flashlight has its lens directly below and aligned with the axis of the bore with a battery pack in a rectangular base at rear with a clip attachment for a wire to plug into a brass socket that is connected to a brass plate at top front of right grip. View the current price and value of new and used a ROCK ISLAND 45 based on 10987 sold items over the past year. The pistol comes with a unique and very unusual precisely machined anodized brass flashlight made to slip over the end of the barrel with about 3/4 inch ears that fit over each side of receiver and rest on receiver rails. The right side of frame above the trigger is stamped with a crown and larger "S" proof. Gesichert marked safety in lower position. It has the rare grip safety with "T" serial number range and correct wood base magazine with full checkered walnut grips. This is an excellent example of an extremely rare Hitler Guard Luger pistol with 4 inch barrel, DWM scroll on front toggle link and crown "N" proof on left side of receiver and bottom of barrel.
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