New stuff from Empire Arms

for Wednesday, June 18th, 2003

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HANDGUNS

AUSTRIAN Model 1912 Steyr-Hahn semiautomatic pistol #7198r (9x20SR) mfg. by Steyr in 1917. Excellent condition with 95% military-blue finish and a near-perfect bore, All-matching numbers, nice checkered walnut grips, with correct military holster and stripper-clip containing eight recently-fired RWS shell-cases. Not import-marked, a really handsome rig.   PHOTOS . . . $625.  C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Mark II revolver #53686 (converted to .45 ACP) mfg. by Webley & Son in 1896 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 though action is a bit sloppy and the screws have all been buggered, but has an excellent, bright bore and chambers. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $595.  Antique, no FFL required 

BRITISH Mark III revolver #8008 (.455 caliber) mfg. by Webley & Son in 1898  with 4" barrel and bird-head grip. Near Excellent condition, with 90% original bluing somewhat faded and turning to plum (a few small areas of pitting from being "holstered wet").  All-matching numbers, a  commercial model with the "flying bullet" logo. Totally functional and locks up tight, with  a near- perfect mirror-bore and chambers.  Not import-marked, rarely found unconverted. PHOTOS . . . $595.  Antique, no FFL required  SOLD

BRITISH Mark IV revolver #93390 (converted to .45 ACP) mfg. by Webley & Son in 1910  with 4" barrel and bird-head grip. Near Excellent condition, with 90% original strong bluing turning to plum and a few of the expected rough-handling marks. A military model with both Queensland Police and Australian Department of Defense markings and all-matching numbers. Totally functional though it locks-up a bit sloppily, with an Excellent, bright bore and chambers.  Small X carved on bottom of left grip.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $495.  C&R 

BRITISH Mark VI revolver #155816 (converted to .45 ACP) mfg. by Webley & Son in 1915 with spare .455 cylinder. Has 6" barrel and squared grip. Excellent condition, with 95% original strong bluing and only a few of the expected handling marks. All-matching numbers (the spare cylinder unnumbered). Very tight lock-up, with an Excellent, bright bore and chambers.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $625.  C&R  SOLD

DUTCH Model 1910/22 semiautomatic pistol # 8028 (.380 ACP), mfg. by Fabrique National in c.1926.  Excellent condition, with 95% bluing ( slight wear at edges and by muzzle) and near-perfect mirror bore.  Nice crowned W (for Queen Wilhelmina, 1890-1948) atop slide.  No import-marks. PHOTO . . . $375.  C&R  SOLD

FRENCH Model 17 "Unique" semiautomatic pistol #103999 (.32 ACP)  mfg. in the late 1940's by Manufacture d'Armes des Pyrénées. Excellent condition with virtually no 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

GERMAN Model 1907 semiautomatic pistol #195333 (.32 ACP) mfg. by Dreyse in c. 1914. All-matching numbers, Very Good or better condition with around 80% bluing and a strong and bright bore. Has military-acceptance proof on left side and RMF-logo bakelite grips. Includes brown pigskin military holster in nice shape and one magazine. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $295. C&R  SOLD

GERMAN Model 1914 semiautomatic pistol #235763 (.32 ACP) mfg. by Mauser at Oberndorf c. 1926. All-matching numbers, Very Good or better condition with around 80% bluing and a strong and bright bore. Wood grips crudely checkered. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $225. C&R  SOLD

JAPANESE Model 1922 semiautomatic pistol # 141316 (.32 ACP), mfg. by Fabrique National in c.1936.  Excellent condition, with 95% bluing ( slight wear at edges and by muzzle) and near-perfect mirror bore.  All-matching numbers, Chrysanthemum stamped on right side of frame above trigger. Not import-marked, Japanese officers had the option of purchasing foreign-made sidearms, and many FN Model 1900, 1910 and 1922 pistols saw service in the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy during WWII . PHOTO . . . $475.  C&R  SOLD

POLISH Model P-35 Radom VIS  semiautomatic pistol #P8510 (9mm Parabellum) mfg. at Radom in c.1941.  Type 2 variation with takedown lever but no slot.  Excellent condition, with holster-wear only to sharp edges, otherwise 95% military blue (much better than usual finish for this period), beautiful mirror-bore, all-matching numbers with sharp un-chipped black bakelite grips. Not import-marked, a really nice example.  PHOTOS  . . . $525.   C&R  SOLD

RIFLES

ARGENTINE Model 1909 Mauser bolt-action rifle #N1763 (7.65x53) mfg. by DWM in c. 1914.   UNISSUED, with nearly 100% original bluing (receiver in the white as is proper for these). Bore is mirror-perfect, Argentine crest is extremely bold and beautiful.  All-matching numbers (including wood, cleaning-rod and muzzle-cap).  Gorgeous reddish-walnut stock that has never been sanded with intact cartouche on right side, a couple very minor scuffs from contact with adjacent rifles during normal storage & handling through the years.  Includes brass and steel muzzle-cap and correct green-leather sling also in new condition.  This rifle very simply looks NEW rather than 86+ years old, of the absolute highest prewar workmanship and quality.  Not import-marked, UNIMPROVABLE!  PHOTOS . . . $975.   C&R    

AUSTRIAN Model 1895 "stutzen" Mannlicher straight-pull carbine #5609 (8x56R) mfg. by Steyr in 1917. Excellent arsenal-refreshed condition with 100% strong bluing and a nice shiny bore. Wood has vivid tiger-stripe figure (quite a bit more pronounced than in photo) and surfaces are nearly mar-free. Serial # has been re-stamped on receiver, bolt # matches. An extremely attractive example. PHOTOS . . . $225.  C&R

AUSTRALIAN No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # B7461 (.303 British) mfg. by Lithgow Arsenal in 1923 with shield-logo on receiver, the barrel replaced by Lithgow in August, 1944.  Very Good condition with strong, mirror- bright bore. All-matching numbers (rear-sight not numbered and is a 1943-dated replacement). Buttstock has faint cartouches on right side, rack-number 16 carved on left side as well as on bottom of forend (#16 also painted in white on the bolt cocking-piece). Many of the expected handling-marks on wood (front handguard is a new-looking replacement).  PHOTOS . . . $275.  C&R  

AUSTRALIAN No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # D71218 (.303 British) mfg. by Lithgow Arsenal in 1942 and underwent Factory Thorough Repair with replacement barrel in July, 1952.  Excellent condition with strong, mirror-bright bore. All-matching numbers (bolt not numbered), Australian Forces (A↑F) stamped on left side of receiver, long buttstock has clear 1944-dated cartouches on right side. Some of the expected handling-marks (nicks, scratches, compressions and a few gouges) on wood, but overall a very attractive example.  PHOTOS . . . $325.  C&R  

AUSTRALIAN No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # D89008 (.303 British) mfg. by Lithgow Arsenal in 1942 with likely original July, 1943 dated barrel.  Near Excellent condition with slightly rough but somewhat bright bore. All-matching numbers (rear sight not numbered), buttstock has clear 1943-dated Lithgow cartouches on right side. Few of the expected handling-marks on wood, but overall a very attractive example.  PHOTOS . . . $295.  C&R   SOLD

AUSTRALIAN No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # 7295 (.303 British) mfg. by Lithgow Arsenal in 1944, barrel dated 10-44.  Excellent condition with strong, mirror- bright bore. Both bolt and receiver have been renumbered, rear-sight and nosecap are unnumbered. Buttstock has clear MA over 3/45 cartouches on right side as well as a brass unit-disc. Some of the expected handling-marks on wood, but overall a very attractive example.  PHOTOS . . . $275.  C&R  

BRITISH No.1 Mk.III bolt-action rifle # X50156 (.303 British) mfg. by Birmingham Small Arms in 1915 with the barrel replaced by Lithgow Arsenal in April, 1945.  Near Excellent condition with not much actual wear.  Bore is dark and rough but has strong rifling.  No number on bolt or nose-cap, has slot in receiver for magazine-cutoff, buttstock has clear 1943 and 12/46 dated cartouches on right side. Wood has the usual handling-marks but is otherwise sound with a tiger-striped front handguard.  PHOTOS . . . $140.  C&R  SOLD

BRITISH No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # R66080 (.303 British) mfg. by National Rifle Factory in 1918 with original 1918-dated barrel. Excellent condition with strong, mirror- bright bore. All-matching numbers throughout, old-style round cocking-knob, Australian Defense Department (D↑D) boldly stamped atop receiver, bantam (short) buttstock has brass unit-disc on right side. Quite a few handling-marks on wood except for handguards (which are new replacements). PHOTOS . . . $350.  C&R  

BRITISH No.1 Mk.III* bolt-action rifle # L6552 (.303 British) mfg. by Enfield in 1917 with the barrel replaced by Lithgow Arsenal in April, 1947. Near Excellent condition with strong, somewhat bright bore. No numbers on bolt-body, rear-sight, or nose-cap. Australian Defense Department (↑ inside D) stamped atop receiver, buttstock has brass unit-disc on right side as well as several cartouches. Wood has fewer than usual handling-marks. PHOTOS . . . $275.  C&R 

CZECH Model VZ52 semiautomatic rifle #GO5974 (7.62x45),  mfg. by CZ in 1955. Very Good condition, with 80% bluing and so-so bore (as usual for these).  Stock and handguard painted with black textured spray-paint by Century Arms.  Includes one 10-round magazine.  PHOTOS . . . . $225. C&R  SOLD

FINN Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle #31012 (7.62x54R), barrel  mfg. by Tikka in 1942.  Excellent-PLUS condition with 98% bluing, matching bolt-knob, bore is near perfect and mirror-bright. Finnish two-piece stock has a few gouges on the left side and unit-disk is missing from right side but is otherwise quite nice. PHOTOS  . . . $200.   C&R  SOLD

FINN Model 27 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle #76903 (7.62x54R), barrel  mfg. by Tikka in 1934.  Excellent-PLUS condition with at least 99% bluing, matching-bolt, bore is near-perfect and mirror-bright. Stock is nearly flawless with crossed-cannon cartouche on right side.  Very few small nicks and scrapes on left side, by FAR the finest Finn M27 I have ever seen (or can imagine).  PHOTOS  . . . $450.   C&R  SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle #27729 (7.62x54R) with STRAIGHT-STOCK, barrel mfg. by VKT in 1941. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 100% bluing and gorgeous mirror-bore and matching bolt-knob.  Gorgeous two-piece birch stock with fancy grain pattern, two circular-plugs on right side and popsicle-stick type mortices at each side. Only a few minor scuffs keeping it from the "perfect, as issued" class, but still the finest straight-stocked Finn M39 I think I've ever seen. PHOTOS . . . . $375. C&R  SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle #504717 (7.62x54R) with SK.Y marked barrel mfg. by Sako in 1943. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 100% bluing and gorgeous mirror-bore and matching bolt-knob.  Gorgeous three-piece  birch stock with fancy grain pattern and 1942-dated Sako cartouche. Wood has a few minor scuffs, else as-issued. PHOTOS . . . . $275. C&R  SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle #36323 (7.62x54R), barrel mfg. by Tikka in 1942. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 100% bluing and gorgeous mirror-bore and matching bolt-knob.  Gorgeous two-piece "transitional" birch stock with pointy fingers, a circular plug on the left side and barely any handling-marks from when it was new. Rare. PHOTOS . . . . $350. C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 39 Mosin-Nagant bayonet.  Very Good condition with sharpened blade, rivet missing from belt-loop of scabbard. PHOTOS . . . . $195. C&R   SOLD