HANDGUNS

    ARGENTINE Model 1927 Systema Colt semiautomatic pistol # 82622 "Ace" conversion (.22 Long Rifle), mfg. at F.M. for the Buenos Aires Police in the mid 1930's.  Excellent condition (was certainly re-blued after conversion to .22LR), with very little external wear on the 95% or better blued finish. Bore is mirror-bright. All matching numbers except magazines (two of these rare mags are included). All markings clear with bold Argentine crest. Not import-marked, a fantastic official conversion using the Venturini process, in which the .22LR round mimics the recoil of the full-house .45 ACP military round for training purposes. PHOTO. . . $875.    C&R   SOLD

    ARGENTINE Model HP semiautomatic pistol # 241949 (9mm), mfg. at F.M. in Rosario in the mid-late 1980's.  A "High Power" clone in Excellent condition with very little external wear on the 95% or better blued finish (frame has a "plum" color). Bore is mirror-bright, with all matching numbers. Only marking is F. N. BROWNING on left side of slide.  Has exposed extractor of the 1972 High Power, and no markings indicating Argentine manufacture, includes one 13-round magazine. Tiny import-marking on right side if frame, not often encountered. PHOTO. . . $475.    not C&R     SOLD

    CZECH Model CZ27 semiautomatic pistol # 436832 (.32 ACP) mfg. at Bohemian Arms Factory in early1945. Excellent condition with 90% or better original gray Phosphate finish. Bore is mirror-perfect, slide and frame have matching numbers.  Markings are very sharp, and brown bakelite grips are not chipped. Not import-marked, very late-war. PHOTOS . . . $425.    C&R

    CZECH Model CZ52 semiautomatic pistol # D08989 (7.62x25), mfg. at CZ in 1954.  Excellent condition, not a rework with nearly full light gray Parkerized finish.  Bore is very shiny and strong. All matching-numbers, includes one magazine and nothing else.  PHOTO . . . $295.   C&R    SOLD

    FRENCH Model 10 Unique semiautomatic pistol # 172352 (6.35mm aka .25 ACP), mfg. at Manufacture d'Armes des Pyrénées, Grenoble factory circa 1925 with WWII CAPTURE documentation. Very Good condition, much original bluing but has uniform external pitting. Fragile grips have been replaced with clear shaped fighter-plane windshield-type plexiglass holding deuce of spades and deuce of hearts. Functional and complete, all original markings clear, includes pigskin holster with belt-loop in back and snap in front, one correct 6-round magazine and capture document. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $850.    C&R 

    FRENCH MAB Modele D semiautomatic pistol # 2709 (.32 ACP), mfg. during the early 1950's by Bayonne for French National Security Forces. Near Excellent condition, with 90% original bluing (some minor spots of verdigris) and a strong mirror-bright bore. Right side of slide stamped SÛRETÉ NATIONALE. Includes correct magazine, completely functional. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $375.    C&R   SOLD

    GERMAN Model 1919 commercial semiautomatic Luger pistol # 81374 (7.65 Luger) mfg. by DWM in c.1922. Excellent or better condition (slight wear only evident on the front and rear grip straps), small parts have very vivid "straw" color.  All markings very clear and bold, not an import.  All matching numbers (wood-bottomed magazine not numbered, as is correct for these), bore is mirror bright and very strong. Original checkered walnut grips, functional and very tight. Not import-marked, scarce this nice. PHOTOS . . . $1650.    C&R    SOLD

    GERMAN Model 38H semiautomatic pistol # 507775 (.32 ACP), variation 3 (no manual safety on slide) mfg. at Sauer & Son, Suhl in April 1945 with WWII CAPTURE documentation. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 100% original military bluing with all-matching numbers, no military or police proofs. Barrel has mirror-bright bore and strong rifling. Decocker / cocking lever functions perfectly, very nice S&S-logo grips. Includes one correct 8-round magazine and capture document. Looks as if it was obtained directly the Sauer & Son factory when captured by U.S. troops in April, 1945, not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $925.    C&R

    GERMAN Model P-38 Walther semiautomatic pistol # 2219a (9mm Parabellum) mfg. at Walther (Nazi code byf 43) in January-February 1943.  Excellent condition, with over 90% bluing with strong and mirror-bright bore. All-matching numbers, very strong markings. Includes one unnumbered eight-round magazine stamped WaA135. Not import-marked and totally correct. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $950.    C&R    SOLD

    GERMAN Model P-38 Walther semiautomatic pistol # 8196c (9mm Parabellum) mfg. at Spreewerke (Nazi code cyq) in May 1943. Very Good or better condition, around 75% weak original bluing with strong and mirror-bright bore. All-matching numbers, strong markings (serial number suffix c stamped backwards on slide), includes one eight-round eagle / 88 marked magazine. Nice reddish-brown bakelite grips. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $825.    C&R   SOLD

    GERMAN war-trophies, lot of TWO semiautomatic pistols, both listed on the same WWII CAPTURE documentation.  The first is a Mauser Model 1914 pistol # 253205 (.32 ACP) in near Excellent condition with two police-marked magazines PHOTOS, the second is a FN Model 1908 "Baby Browning" # 326917 (.25 ACP) in Very Good condition  PHOTOS.  These have been well cared-for over the past 66 years, here is the full capture document.   Sold as a pair only. . . $1250.    C&R   SOLD

    ISRAELI Model "Mossad" semiautomatic pistol # AB08660 (9mm) mfg. by Fratelli Tanfoglio in c.1990 with blued finish and frame-mounted safety lever with both front and rear grasping-grooves for the slide. Near Excellent condition, with a little holster wear on the right and a mirror-bright bore. Essentially a CZ75 clone with a 15-round magazine, slide stamped MOSSAD between two Stars of David on left side, frame marked MADE BY FRATELLI TANFOGLIO S.P.A. FOR "WEAPONS HOUSE LTD" - ISRAEL on the left side. Has battered smooth wooden grips with quite a few dings (replacement grips are readily available). Very seldom encountered in the USA. PHOTOS . . . $525.    not C&R

    Nazi-occupied ITALY Model 1935 semiautomatic pistol # 592816 (.32 ACP) mfg. by Beretta in 1944. Excellent-PLUS condition with 100% dull phosphate finish. 4 / UT Nazi proof on left side of frame. Bore is sharp and bright. Includes one flat-bottomed 7-round magazine. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $625.    C&R

    RUSSIAN Model 1895 Nagant 7-shot revolver # AK655 (7.62x38R Nagant), mfg. by Tula in 1939. Excellent arsenal-refinished condition, 100% bluing with a mirror-bright and very strong bore. All markings bold, small import-marking on barrel. Grips are original checkered walnut, includes leatherette holster. PHOTOS . . . $195.    C&R 

    SPANISH Model 1916 "Astra" semiautomatic pistol # 240104 (.25 ACP) mfg. by Esperanza y Unceta (ASTRA) in Guernica in 1916. Very Good or better condition with 90% original bluing on frame and slide. Bore is quite bright and strong, checkered ASTRA-logo bakelite grips are intact. Includes modern leather pocket-holster and chrome-plated 6-round magazine. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $275.    C&R

    SPANISH Model 1921 semiautomatic pistol # 44125 (9mm Largo), mfg. by Astra in the mid-1920's. Excellent condition with 95% or better bluing and all-matching serial numbers. Has a strong and mirror-bright bore, and is functional. Includes one magazine with decent checkered walnut grips.  PHOTO . . . $395.    C&R   SOLD

    SPANISH Model B semiautomatic pistol # 231086 (9mm Parabellum), mfg. by Star in 1943 (Eibar date-code Ñ). Excellent arsenal-refinished condition with 95% or better bluing and all-matching serial numbers, spurious WaA231 stamp on right side. Has a strong and bright bore, and is functional. Includes one magazine, with worn and slightly battered checkered walnut grips.  PHOTO . . . $325.    C&R   SOLD

    SPANISH Model SUPER semiautomatic pistol # 382958 (9mm Largo), mfg. by Star in 1952 (Eibar date-code X). Very Good or better condition with 80% or better bluing and all-matching serial numbers. Has a strong and frosted bore, and is functional. Includes one magazine, with decent checkered walnut grips.  PHOTO . . . $295.    C&R   SOLD

    SWEDISH Model 1887 Nagant revolver # 10107 (7.5 Swedish Nagant) mfg. by Husqvarna in 1903. Excellent-PLUS condition with 98% high-gloss bluing and full "straw" on hammer, trigger, and loading-gate. Strong mirror-bright bore and all-matching numbers. Unit-marked L № 3474 on right side of frame. Lovely checkered walnut grips, includes lanyard-ring. Comes with excellent leather holster with three crowns and stamp T1 / 21 on outside front flap,  R № 79 / AR15 and crown above A2 / 13 / 1. Totally functional and basically as-new, not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $825.     C&R   SOLD

    SWEDISH Model 07 Browning semiautomatic pistol # 105772 (in original 9mm Browning Long caliber), mfg. in mid 1940's by Husqvarna.  Excellent-PLUS condition with 99% black-parkerized surfaces and black bakelite grips incorporating the Husqvarna logo. It also has a near-perfect bore and all-matching numbers. Not import-marked, includes gorgeous pebbled military holster with officer's name and unit markings on inside flap. Apparently a commercial model with no Swedish military inspector or unit markings. PHOTOS . . . $575.    C&R   SOLD

    SWEDISH Model 40 Lahti semiautomatic pistol "rig" # 67642 (9mm Parabellum), mfg. by Husqvarna circa 1948. Excellent condition, with all-matching numbers, perfect mirror bore, and 95% original bluing, crown / SS proof on back of frame, Danish police markings Rplt. S 5379 on right side. Reddish brown bakelite grips incorporating the Husqvarna logo, brass tag (numbered 24) on ring hanging from lanyard bar. Complete with Swedish full-flap military holster with magazine-loader, cleaning-rod and three 8-round magazines. Small import mark on left side of frame. PHOTOS . . . $850.    C&R   SOLD

    U.S.A. "Military & Police" revolver # 564093 (.38 Special) with 5" barrel, manufactured by Smith & Wesson in 1927 with POLICE DEPT. St. LOUIS, MO. No. 679 on back of grip.  Excellent condition with 95% or better original high-gloss blued finish (trigger and hammer has vivid case-colors) and a near-perfect bore. All-matching numbers, includes Smith & Wesson factory letter stating this pistol was shipped Feb. 18, 1927 and the backstrap was engraved at the S&W factory. Nice checkered walnut grips. Not import-marked, rare. PHOTOS . . . $675.    C&R   SOLD

    U.S.A. "Victory Model" revolver # SV341204 (.38 Special) with 4" barrel, manufactured by Smith & Wesson in 1943. Excellent condition with 98% or better original gray Parkerized finish (trigger and hammer has vivid case-colors) and a near-perfect bore. Top-strap stamped U.S. PROPERTY G.H.D. All-matching numbers, includes lanyard-ring, a couple dings on smooth walnut grips. Not import-marked, one of the nicest Victory models I have ever encountered. PHOTOS . . . $595.    C&R   SOLD

    U.S.A. Model 1911 A1 semiautomatic pistol 1781479 (.45 A.C.P.) manufactured by Remington Rand in 1944. Excellent-PLUS condition with 98% or better original gray Parkerized finish and a near-perfect bore. All-original (NOT a rebuild) except for magazine (also in excellent condition), and rare thus. Not import-marked, one of the nicest WWII 1911 A1 pistols we have ever handled, and worthy of the finest collection. PHOTOS . . . $1750.    C&R   SOLD

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