PISTOLS

FRENCH Model 1892 Ordnance revolver # F92848 (8mm Lebel), mfg. by St. Etienne in 1896. Near Excellent condition with 90% or better bluing, matching numbers, bore has a couple dark areas but is otherwise strong and bright. Action very tight with checkered walnut grips. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $650.  Antique, no FFL required 

GERMAN Model P-08 Luger semiautomatic pistol # 1727e (9mm) mfg. by DWM in 1911.  Excellent original unmessed-with condition with full bluing, strawed parts are 95%.  All matching numbers (all small parts stamped 27), wood-bottomed magazine not numbered. Bore is nearly pristine. A few very minor spots of rust primarily on left side of muzzle, but still a gorgeous well-preserved early example, not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $1950.  C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model P-08 Luger semiautomatic pistol # 9262 (9mm) mfg. by DWM in 1921 with additional 1920 Reichswehr date atop chamber.  Near Excellent original unmessed-with condition with full bluing, strawed parts are 30-50%.  All matching numbers (all small parts stamped  62) EXCEPT side-plate, which is numbered 18 and shows more wear than remainder of pistol, wood-bottomed magazine not matching. Bore has some light pitting but is strong and quite bright. Checkered walnut grips must be new replacements as they look too fresh and sharp to be original. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $950.  C&R  SOLD

JAPANESE  Type 94 semiautomatic pistol # 18491 (8mm Nambu) mfg. at Nagoya in June, 1941.  Excellent condition with 90% or better original bluing. All matching numbers except magazine (# 884). Bore is mirror-perfect, markings are very sharp, and bakelite grips are not chipped. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $825.   C&R 

JAPANESE  Type 14 semiautomatic pistol, Series 1 # 68141 (8mm Nambu) mfg. at Nagoya in March, 1943.  Excellent condition with 95% or better original bluing. All matching numbers INCLUDING magazine, but mismatched striker has its tip broken-off. Bore is mirror-perfect, markings are very sharp, and grooved wooden grips are not chipped. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $675.   C&R 

JAPANESE  Type 14 semiautomatic pistol, Series 2 # 26896 (8mm Nambu) mfg. at Nagoya in March, 1944.  Excellent condition with 90% or better original bluing. All matching numbers INCLUDING magazine. Bore is mirror-perfect, markings are very sharp, and grooved wooden grips are not chipped. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $750.   C&R    SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 1895 Nagant revolver # 36703 (7.62x38R Nagant), mfg. by Tula in 1910. Excellent-PLUS arsenal refurbished condition with 100% bluing, matching numbers, bright and strong bore. Checkered wood grips, Century billboard import-marks on right side of frame.  Early Czarist Nagant revolvers are increasingly hard to find, includes holster and cleaning-rod.  PHOTOS  . . . $120.    C&R   SOLD

Two consecutive-numbered unissued Lahti rigs:

SWEDISH Model 40 Lahti semiautomatic pistols # D13790 & D13791 (9mm Parabellum), mfg. by Husqvarna circa 1950. Excellent PLUS condition, with  perfect mirror bores, and 99% original bluing (slight scuffs on right side of frames from contact with accessories in the holster).  Danish contract, crown over HV on back of slide (for Heeres Vortvaltnung = Department of the Army), with black bakelite grips incorporating the Husqvarna logo.  Each comes complete with three 8-round magazines, loading-tool and nice black-leather military holster.  PHOTOS  PHOTOS . . . $1750 for BOTH C&R    SOLD