MILITARY HANDGUNS

AUSTRIAN Model 1908 Pieper semiautomatic pistol # 47859 (.32 ACP), mfg. at Steyr in c.1911.   Fair condition with basically zero bluing remaining, external metal has been harshly cleaned, inscriptions faint but legible. Bore is dark and rough with prominent lands and grooves, no magazine, grips are home-made wood with finger-grooves carved in them.  Since this pistol has a hinged barrel it can be fired in single-shot mode and is actually still functional (without a magazine) if not very pretty.  The magazine actually had two notches in the back, the top notch retained the magazine in the well but did not allow the top round to be stripped from the magazine (much like the magazine-cutoffs common in rifles of the time), the bottom notch seated the magazine further up so subsequent rounds could be fed from the magazine into the chamber. A neat design, scarce, not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $125.   C&R     SOLD

BELGIAN Model 1900 semiautomatic pistol # 83799 (.32 ACP) mfg. at Fabrique Nationale in 1904. Good or better condition with all-matching numbers, most military blue turned to plum with overall oxidation, pistol is very well-made and totally functional. Bore is sharp and mostly bright, all markings are sharp and clear, and FN pistol-logo Vulcanite plastic grips are unchipped and intact. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R   

BRITISH Mark V Webley revolver # 131401 (back of cylinder "shaved" for .45 ACP), mfg. by Webley & Sons in 1914 with 4" barrel and rounded butt. Excellent condition, with full bluing. All matching numbers. Has slightly worn Vulcanite birds-head grips. Complete with lanyard-ring, has a gorgeous mirror bore and  very tight action. Not import-marked, scarce. PHOTOS  . . . $825.      C&R  

BRITISH No.2 Mk.I revolver # F9057, mfg. by Enfield in 1939 with 5" barrel and intact hammer-spur. Near Excellent condition, with almost full oil-blacked finish, wear only at corners and sharp edges. All matching numbers. Has slightly worn grooved walnut grips without thumb-rests. Complete with lanyard-ring, has a gorgeous mirror bore and  very tight action. Right side of receiver has Arabic marking that I was told was for Egyptian police. PHOTOS  . . . $475.      C&R     SOLD

COLOMBIAN Colt Police Positive Special revolver # 772356, mfg. by Colt in 1961 with 5" barrel. Fair to Good condition, with zero remaining bluing and some external pitting and a bit of rust from actual outdoor use in a tropical climate. All matching numbers, decent bright and strong bore, functional, top of barrel stamped REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA - POLICIA NACIONAL. Has worn wood grips. Not import-marked. PHOTOS  . . . $280.      not C&R

CZECH Model CZ-24 semiautomatic pistol # 71881 (.380 ACP), mfg. at CZ in 1928.  Very Good condition with about 70% original bluing (some minor freckling on sides of slide and frame).  Bore is quite bright and very strong. All matching-numbers, Bakelite grips are un-chipped, front of grip unit-marked 1P 783.  Not import-marked.   PHOTO . . . $375.   C&R   

CZECH Model CZ-24 semiautomatic pistol # 150522 (.380 ACP), mfg. at CZ in 1937.  Very Good condition with about 80% original bluing (mostly holster wear on sides of slide).  Bore is quite bright and very strong. All matching-numbers, smooth walnut grips are unchipped.  Not import-marked.   PHOTO . . . $425.   C&R   

CZECH Model CZ-27 semiautomatic pistol # 473533 (.32 ACP) mfg. by Bohemian War Factory, Prague in late 1945. Excellent condition with at least 95% high-polish finish.  A postwar example with no Nazi markings. All-matching numbers, brown Bakelite grips has small chip on left corner. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Includes one magazine. Not import-marked.   PHOTOS . . . $475.  C&R 

GERMAN Model C96 Broomhandle "Red Nine" Mauser semiautomatic pistol # 743503 (9mm) mfg. by Mauser in c.1930.  A rework in Excellent-PLUS condition with 100% bluing and new "red-9" walnut grips. Bore is strong and bright, completely functional, the only negative is the cheap split-ring instead of original lanyard-ring on butt.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $850.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 4 semiautomatic pistol # 239046 (7.65mm, .32  ACP) mfg. by Walther in c.1918.  Very Good PLUS condition with most bluing remaining. Bore is strong and bright, completely functional.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $325.   C&R 

GERMAN Model 1914 semiautomatic pistol # 368695 (7.65mm, .32  ACP) mfg. by Mauser at Oberndorf in c.1927. All-matching numbers (and every tiny little piece except magazine is numbered), Excellent condition with full bluing, the trigger and extractor having a deep fire-blue. Bore is strong and bright, checkered walnut grips show very little wear. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R  

GERMAN Model 1934 semiautomatic pistol # 525086 (7.65mm, .32  ACP) mfg. by Mauser at Oberndorf in c.1937. All-matching numbers (and every tiny little piece except magazine is numbered), Excellent-PLUS condition, looks UNISSUED with full ORIGINAL high-gloss bluing, the trigger and extractor having a deep fire-blue. Bore is near-perfect and mirror-bright, checkered walnut grips show very little wear. Without a doubt the finest example of this type I have ever encountered, and worthy of the finest collection.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $875. C&R    SOLD 

GERMAN Model PP Walther semiautomatic pistol # 979179 (.32 ACP) a pre-war example mfg. at Walther (Zella-Mehlis) in the mid 1930's.  Excellent as refinished condition, with 100% reblue over old pitting on slide (all markings light but visible). Has excellent bore with very smooth functioning. Front of grip-strap stamped R.F.V. 11108-W. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model PP Walther semiautomatic pistol # 384393p (.32 ACP) mfg. at Walther (Nazi code ac) in 1945.  This is a very late-war example with no manufacturers markings on left side of slide, slide and frame have matching serial numbers. Near Excellent condition, retains around 90% military blue finish. Excellent bore and very smooth functioning. Walther-banner magazine has flat bottom. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $625.   C&R    

GERMAN Model 1910/22 Browning semiautomatic pistol # 89577a (.32 ACP), mfg. at Fabrique National under Nazi occupation in early 1941.   Excellent condition with about 95% original bluing and nice military finish.  This is one of the 2,000 allotted for commercial sales in Germany during WWII, and has eagle / N proofs with no Waffenampts.  Bore is excellent and mirror-bright, all matching-numbers. Nice FN-logo Bakelite grips with 8-shot magazine. Not import-marked.   PHOTO . . . $575.   C&R  

GERMAN Model 1910/22 Browning semiautomatic pistol # 97535b (.32 ACP), mfg. at Fabrique National under Nazi occupation in mid 1941.   Very Good condition with about 75% original bluing with somewhat fading military finish, some holster rub on sides of slide, bore is excellent and mirror-bright. All matching-numbers, WaA140 proofs stamped on slide and frame.  Nice FN-logo Bakelite grips with 8-shot magazine. Not import-marked.   PHOTO . . . $375.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 38H semiautomatic pistol # 508057 (.32 ACP), mfg. at Sauer & Son, Suhl in c.late 1944.   Excellent condition, with 90% original military bluing (some wear5 to grip-straps) with all-matching numbers. Barrel has very bright bore and strong rifling. Decocker / cocking lever functions perfectly, but this type has no safety.  Very nice S&S-logo grips. Includes correct 8-round magazine. Not import-marked.   PHOTO . . . $525.   C&R     SOLD

JAPANESE Type 14 semiautomatic pistol # 11191 (8mm Nambu) with small trigger-guard mfg. at Nagoya in February, 1930 (Showa 5.2).  Near Excellent condition with 80% 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 . . . $950.   C&R 

JAPANESE  Type 14 semiautomatic pistol Series 2 # 18733 (8mm Nambu) with enlarged triggerguard mfg. at Nagoya in February, 1944 (Showa 19.2). 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 . . . $725.   C&R 

MEXICAN Model 1902 Colt semiautomatic pistol # 15981 (.38 Auto) mfg. by Colt  in 1902.  Excellent original condition with 90% or better original bluing on frame and slide, wear only on front and back straps of grip. MEXICAN CREST is very bold on right side. Bore is pitted but rifling is strong (who cares. . . nobody is ever going to shoot it anyway). Original Colt-logo Bakelite grips are intact and near-pristine.  Rare, and extremely attractive, not import-marked.  PHOTO . . . $2750.   C&R   

PORTUGUESE Model 1910 semiautomatic pistol # 253024 (6.35mm, .25  ACP) mfg. by Mauser at Oberndorf in c.1920. Portuguese post-WWI contract, as noted from the circled-triangle on back of frame. Near Excellent condition, with very little wear, all small parts numbered 3024, rear of frame numbered 8801 for some unknown reason. Bore is strong and very bright, checkered walnut grips show a little wear. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R 

RUSSIAN Model IJ70-18AH Makarov HIGH-CAPACITY semiautomatic pistol # ABC5072 (9x18 Makarov) mfg. by Baikal in the early 1990's. A blued steel pistol in Excellent-PLUS (literally AS NEW) condition. Includes one 12-round high-capacity magazine (regular Makarov magazines *wiil* function in this pistol). PHOTOS . . . $375.   not C&R

RUSSIAN Model IJ70-17A Makarov semiautomatic pistol # BOP5210 (.380 ACP) mfg. by Baikal in the early 1990's. A blued steel pistol in Excellent-PLUS (literally AS NEW) condition. Includes one 8-round magazine. PHOTOS . . . $300.   not C&R

RUSSIAN Model IJ70-17AS Makarov semiautomatic pistol # BKK3626 (.380 ACP) mfg. by Baikal in the early 1990's. A stainless-steel pistol in Excellent-PLUS (literally AS NEW) condition. Includes two 8-round magazine with stainless floorplates. PHOTOS . . . $350.   not C&R   SOLD

SPANISH Model XIII Ruby Extra revolver # 707343, mfg. by Gabilondo & Cia, Vitoria in 1967 with 4" barrel. Very Good condition, with mostly full original bluing. All matching numbers, bore is strong and bright. A high-quality Spanish revolver very popular in the military of South American countries but not offered in the U.S.  Has crisp wood grips that have lost their RUBY-logo insert. The slogan on the right side of the barrel simply refers to the revolver having been made of "High strength steel".  Not import-marked. PHOTOS  . . . $225.      not C&R