New stuff from Empire Arms

for March 1st, 2004

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HANDGUNS

BELGIAN Model 1900 semiautomatic pistol # 7084 (.32 ACP) mfg. by Fabrique Nationale, Herstal around 1900. Excellent condition with 95% bluing, much "strawed" color on minor parts, some holster-wear at edges  from normal use.  All-matching numbers, bore has some minor pitting in the grooves but the lands are quite strong. Black FN-logo bakelite grips are intact. Includes military brown-leather full-flap holster with initials A.C. carved in top. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Mark I revolver #16152 (converted to .45 ACP) mfg. by Webley & Son in 1890. with 4" barrel and bird-head grip. Very Good condition, with 80% original bluing somewhat faded and turning to plum. All-matching numbers, many military proofs (including huge broad-arrow on top-strap), Royal Navy marked on back strap.  Totally functional with tight action, bore is very bright but rifling is quite worn. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $595.  Antique, no FFL required 

BRITISH Mark VI revolver #278903 (.455 Webley, unconverted) mfg. by Webley & Son in 1917 with 6" barrel and squared grip. Excellent condition, with 95% original strong bluing and very few of the expected handling marks. All-matching numbers (the cylinder unnumbered). Very tight lock-up, with an Excellent, mirror-bright bore and chambers.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $750.  C&R  SOLD

BRITISH Mark VI revolver #429611 (converted to .45 ACP) mfg. by Webley & Son in 1918 with 6" barrel and squared grip. Excellent condition, with 98% original slightly mottled bluing and only a few of the expected handling marks. All-matching numbers, very tight lock-up, with an Excellent, mirror-bright bore and chambers. Australian service-marked (arrow inside of D).  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $625.  C&R SOLD

BRITISH Enfield No.2 Mk.1** revolver #V3553 (.38 S&W) mfg. by Enfield  in 1942. Near excellent condition, with 90% original chipped "stoving", very "tight" action and a strong, shiny bore. All-matching numbers, a nice non-modified example with black bakelite grips (the left "ear" filed down, as was common). FTR/52 stamped on right side of frame. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $250. C&R    SOLD

CZECH Model CZ-22 semiautomatic pistol #18921 (.380 ACP) mfg. by Ceska Zbrojovka, Brno in 1923. Good condition with maybe 30% original blue (some pitting on either side of slide at muzzle) with bold markings. All-matching numbers except for magazine (#11204, original smooth walnut one-piece grip with some dings but no cracks or chips. Unit-marked 52D.120. on front-strap. Bore is very strong and bright with some minor pitting. Not import-marked. Rarely seen in ANY condition.   PHOTOS . . . $325.  C&R    SOLD

FRENCH Model 17 "Unique" semiautomatic pistol #108930 (.32 ACP)  mfg. in the late 1940's by Manufacture d'Armes des Pyrénées. Excellent condition with little wear and a near-perfect mirror bore. Black-plastic RF-logo (Republique Francaise) grips, this is the Kriegsmodel version with 9-shot magazine and a hammer instead of a striker (pistols of this type were also made during Nazi occupation). Extremely smooth functioning, no import-marks. PHOTOS . . . $275.   C&R   SOLD

FRENCH Model 1935S M1 semiautomatic pistol (7.65 French  Longue) # F2085 mfg. in the late 1940's by Chatellerault. Very Good condition with 60% blued military finish (some of it turning brown), a bit of verdigris on left side from being "holstered wet". Bore is a bit pitted but serviceable.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $150.   C&R   

GERMAN Dreyse Model 1907 semiautomatic pistol # 248359 (.32 ACP) mfg. by Rheinische Metallwaaren & Maschinenfabrik around 1924.  Very Good condition with 80% bluing (some erosion of finish on right side from being "holstered wet").  Upper (slide & barrel unit) numbered 12362.  Amazingly excellent bore, very bright with quite strong rifling. RMF-logo bakelite grips badly cracked and broken (as usual). Not import-marked  PHOTOS . . . $125. C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 4 Walther semiautomatic pistol #255056 (.32 ACP), mfg. at Carl Walther & Associates in c.1924.   Near Excellent condition with about 95% original bluing (left side of slide mottled from being "holstered wet".  Bore is slightly pitted but very shiny and strong. All matching-numbers, hard-rubber grips with CW logo in very nice condition.  Has original 8-shot .32 magazine. Not import-marked, rarely encountered.   PHOTO . . . $350.   C&R 

GERMAN Model 1910/22 Browning semiautomatic pistol #99815b (.32 ACP), mfg. at Fabrique National under Nazi occupation in early 1943.   Near Excellent condition with about 90% original bluing and nice military finish, bore is excellent and mirror-bright with a couple tiny areas of crud in the grooves. All matching-numbers, (H) marked slide with eagle/N proofs stamped on slide and frame, nice FN-logo hard-plastic grips with 8-shot. Not import-marked.   PHOTO . . . $325.   C&R   SOLD

POLISH Model P35 Nazi Type II Radom VIS semiautomatic pistol # F2160 (9mm) mfg. by Radom in c.1942.   Excellent East-German rearsenaled condition with full reblue on all parts (barrel in the white).  All-matching numbers with WaA77 and WaA623 inspection-marks as well as (upside-down) eagle over swastika proof. inspection-marks.  Slightly frosted but strong and bright bore, great external surfaces and appearance. Has original FB / VIS logo black-bakelite grips.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $450.  C&R  SOLD

POLISH Model P35 Nazi Type II Radom VIS semiautomatic pistol # L4481 (9mm) mfg. by Radom in c.1942.   Excellent East-German rearsenaled condition with full reblue on all parts (barrel in the white).  All-matching numbers with WaA77 inspection-marks as well as eagle over swastika proof.  Bore is quite pitted but lands are still strong and it hits what you aim at. Great external surfaces and appearance with a little blood-pitting on the right side of frame. Has original FB / VIS logo black-bakelite grips.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $375.  C&R   SOLD

POLISH Model P35 Nazi Type III Radom VIS semiautomatic pistol # D5165 (9mm) mfg. by Radom in c. mid-1944 without take-down lever.  Excellent East-German rearsenaled condition with full reblue on all parts (barrel in the white).  All-matching numbers with WaA77 and WaA623 inspection-marks as well as eagle over swastika proof.  Bore is decent with strong rifling and some minor pitting in the grooves, a couple external pits on slide. Has original FB / VIS logo reddish-bakelite grips.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $395.  C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 1895 Nagant 7-shot revolver # 5150 (7.62x38R Nagant), mfg. by Tula in 1929. All-matching numbers, original finish in Good condition with only 20% or so bluing and a slightly rough but strong bore. Worn checkered walnut grips and grip-panels, lanyard-ring missing. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $175. C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 1895 Nagant 7-shot revolver # KP673 (7.62x38R Nagant), mfg. by Tula in 1944. All-matching numbers, a rearsenaled and reblued example in Excellent condition with full bluing, bore is strong but has pitting. Checkered walnut grips and grip-panels, complete with holster. An early import without those ugly "billboard-type" import-markings.  PHOTOS . . . $130. C&R

SPANISH Model A semiautomatic pistol # 310872 (9x23 Largo) mfg. by Star in 1947. Near Excellent condition with 90% original bluing (slight holster-wear at edges) and bright parts showing much of their "case-colors". Ex Spanish Air Force, with large logo on the right side of the slide. Bore is mirror-like and very strong with little evidence of use. Includes box and spare magazine.   PHOTOS . . . $275.   C&R   SOLD

SWEDISH Model 1887 Nagant revolver #9563 (7.5 Nagant) mfg. by Husqvarna in c.1903. Excellent Plus condition, with 90% original bluing (some oxidation) and bright parts showing 100% golden "straw". All-markings are clear, and the action is extremely smooth with great double-action and single-action trigger-pulls. The bore is mirror-like and very strong with little evidence of use. Unit-marking L Nº 5566 over A stamped on right side of frame. Grips are sharply checkered walnut. One of only 13,732 produced by Husqvarna 1898-1905. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $225.  C&R  SOLD

U.S.A. "Victory Model" revolver #V55546 (.38 Special) with 4" barrel, manufactured by Smith & Wesson in 1942. Near Excellent condition with 85% or better original Parkerized finish and a near-perfect bore.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $250.     C&R   SOLD

RIFLES

ARGENTINE Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action rifle # C5685 (7.65x54) mfg. by DWM in 1910.  Excellent condition, with 90% original factory bluing and all-matching numbers (including cleaning-rod, but mismatched muzzle-cap), barrel-bands turned to brown. "Receiver in the white" crest above chamber intact and very strong. Bore is excellent and bright. Buttstock is dark walnut and possibly very lightly sanded with only a few dings from handling. Not import-marked  PHOTO . . . $325.   C&R    SOLD

CHILEAN Model 1895 Mauser bolt-action rifle # G9388 (7mm) mfg. by Loewe in 1895.  Near Excellent condition, with 90% original factory bluing (turning plum on receiver) and clear Chilean crest above chamber. All-matching numbers, bore is somewhat bright and strong with well-defined lands and grooves. Buttstock is reddish walnut with same-color handguard, each having been sanded long ago with only a few of the expected handling-marks since (1895-dated acceptance-cartouche clear). Not import-marked  PHOTO . . . $350.   Antique, no FFL required     SOLD

FRENCH Model 1949/56 MAS semiautomatic rifle #G16424 (7.5x54) manufactured at St. Etienne in 1982. Excellent PLUS, virtually unissued with 100% dark parkerized finish, all matching numbers and an excellent mirror-bright bore. Zero handling marks on the wood (which literally looks new) or metal, includes many accessories including 4 magazines, sling, bayonet, cleaning-kit, manual and rubber buttplate.  These rifles simply disappeared from the marketplace in the past couple of years, and this is the nicest one I've seen for many months. PHOTOS  . . . $425. C&R   SOLD

GERMANY Model Gewehr 98 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 2442s (8x57) mfg. by Danzig in 1916.  Good, what little bluing remains has turned to brown. Triggerguard matching receiver, remaining parts mismatched. Bore is strong but not terribly bright. Bolt correct for this rifle and headspaces properly. Correct and functional rollercoaster-type "Grand Vizier" rear-sights. Decent-looking Beech stock with some figured grain with a few scrapes and scratches from normal handling. No cleaning-rod, no Turkish markings. PHOTOS . . . $225.   C&R   SOLD

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action Truppi-Speciale carbine (8x57) mfg. by Brescia in 1943-4.  Very Good condition, excellent mirror-bright bore, wood a bit beat-up with cracked handguard but otherwise sound. Metal and stock very dirty and in need of cleaning, no cleaning rod. Not recommended for shooting purposes (stiff recoil).  PHOTOS .  . . $75.    C&R  

JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action rifle, Series 27, #72370 (6.5x50) mfg. at Koishikawa in c.1935. Excellent condition with nearly full original bluing, mismatched bolt, intact mum.  This type has ladder v-type rear-sight with long cleaning-rod but no action-cover.  Bore is quite strong and extremely bright, wood has been refinished sometime in the past with some handling-marks since. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $375. C&R    SOLD

PERSIAN Model 98/29 Mauser bolt-action rifle # C04463 (8x57), mfg. by Brno on Sept. 6th, 1934 (A.H. 1313).  New, unissued condition, with 100% bluing, action-bolts have flawless "straw" coloring. Has perfect mirror-bright bore and all-matching numbers, all markings clean with a magnificent lion-crest above chamber. Gorgeous Streaked Walnut stock has perfect original antique-furniture type finish with virtually no handling-marks.  Includes original factory test-target, a spectacular example of prewar European workmanship, literally unimprovable (for those who "only want the very best").   PHOTOS . . . $750.  C&R  

SPANISH Model 1893 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 2Q15 (7mm) mfg. by Oviedo in 1925.  Excellent condition, with 90% original factory bluing (turning plum on top of receiver and on bottom of triggerguard and magazine floorplate from carry), date, factory,  and crown above chamber. All-matching numbers, bore is a bit dark and frosty but has well-defined lands and grooves. Buttstock is reddish walnut with same-color handguard, each having been sanded long ago with only a few of the expected handling-marks since (1925-dated Oviedo cartouche on left side clear). Not import-marked  PHOTO . . . $300.  C&R    SOLD

SWEDISH Model 38 Mauser bolt-action short-rifle # 667551 (6.5x55), mfg. by Husqvarna in 1942 with turned-down bolt.  Excellent PLUS condition, with 98% or more intact bluing. All-matching numbers with a perfect, mirror bore (bore-disk reads 6.50/0). Beech stock with matching handguard in nearly perfect condition with original finish (only three tiny 1/8" scuffs on wood).  PHOTOS . . . $525.  C&R  SOLD

SWISS Model 1869/71 Vetterli bolt-action infantry rifle #3741 (10.4mm Swiss rimfire) mfg. by Valentin Sauerbrey in c.1871. Excellent condition overall, all-matching numbers, all exterior metal (except bands and buttplate) has wonderful bluing. Has 12-round tubular magazine, bent-holes in bolt and no bayonet-lug. Bore quite strong, with bright lands but areas of crud and possible pitting in the grooves. Wood is quite dark Walnut, with checkered forend and only a few handling-marks on its original finish with all cartouches clear.  No import marks, a very scarce manufacturer. PHOTOS . . . $375. Antique, no FFL required  SOLD

VENEZUELAN Model FN-49 Saive semiautomatic rifle #4604 (7x57) mfg. by Fabrique Nationale in c.1953.   UNISSUED, with 100% original painted finish (stoving) and mirror-perfect bore (literally looks unfired).  All-matching numbers, Venezuelan crest on receiver is extremely bold and beautiful, with slotted muzzle-break.  Very lovely streaked reddish-walnut stock with excellent figure and several BOLD cartouches, a couple of very insignificant handling-marks.  Includes original bayonet that came with this rifle, as well as original leather sling. Certainly one of the  finest examples of this rifle we have ever encountered, not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $1250.   C&R   SOLD