HANDGUNS

ARGENTINE Model 1927 Sistema Colt semiautomatic pistol; # 67530 (.45 ACP), mfg. at F. M. in the mid 1930's.  Near Excellent condition, with most original finish remaining.  Bore is a little worn but mirror-bright. All matching numbers (unnumbered Colt magazine), all markings clear, D.G.F.M. (F.M.A.P.) on left side, which is short for Direccion General de Fabricaciones Militares (Fabric Militar de Armas Portatiles), with bold Argentine crest and EXERCITO ARGENTINA on right side of slide.  Not import-marked.   PHOTO. . . $525.   C&R   SOLD

ARGENTINE Model Ballester-Rigaud semiautomatic pistol; # 7316 (.45 ACP), mfg. at Hafasda for the National Frontier Guards in the mid 1940's.  Very Good condition, with mottled blued finish worn but mostly intact. Bore is a little worn but mirror-bright. All markings clear with bold Argentine crest and GENDARMERIA NACIONAL on right side of slide. Includes one 7-round magazine (all Colt 1911 magazines will function in this pistol), grooved walnut grips are worn but sound (left grip looks homemade).   PHOTO. . . $325.   C&R   SOLD

BRAZIL Model 1917 revolver # 169873 (.45 ACP) mfg. by Smith & Wesson in 1937. All-matching numbers, Excellent condition, the bluing almost full even though many tiny contact-marks on the metal and grips from being stored loose with other weapons. Bore is extremely bright with some old crud in the grooves. Brazilian crest and date very clear, as are all markings. Walnut grips a bit battered but sound, intact lanyard-ring. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $625. C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Model No.2 Mk.1** revolver # ZG3967 (.38 S&W) mfg. by Enfield Royal Arms Factory in 1944 with non- serrated backstrap and 5" barrel. Excellent condition, with all-matching numbers. with serrated black plastic thumb-rest grips. 90+% original enameled finish on metal, complete with lanyard-ring, gorgeous mirror bore, action very tight. Not import-marked, includes correct canvas holster in excellent condition with cleaning-rod. PHOTOS  . . . $375.  C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Webley Mark IV revolver # 75759 (.38 S&W) mfg. by Webley & Scott Ltd.  in 1943. Excellent condition, with 95% original "oil-blacked" finish remaining, WAR FINISH stamped on left side of frame, very "tight" action and a minty brilliant bore. All-matching numbers, a very nice example with mottled reddish plastic WEBLEY-logo grips. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $475.   C&R   SOLD

CANADIAN No. 2 Mk. 1* Browning High-power semiautomatic pistol # 2CH4924 (9mm) mfg. at Inglis in late 1945.  Military issue with tangent rear-sight, grip slotted for shoulder-stock. Near Excellent condition with all-matching numbers.  80% or better Parkerizing throughout, all matching numbers with strong Canadian arrow in C and crossed-flags military markings on right side of frame. Bore is a bit dark but strong. Includes lanyard-ring. Front of grip has Chinese-character and number 2328. Very small Oyster Bay Inc. import-markings around barrel (only visible with slide retracted).  PHOTOS . . . $750.   C&R   SOLD

CZECH Model CZ-27 semiautomatic pistol # 94627 (.32 ACP) mfg. by Bohemian War Factory, Prague in mid 1939. Excellent condition with 90% high-polish blue finish with nearly full "straw" color on trigger, extractor and hammer, showing holster-wear from actual usage. All-matching numbers, black bakelite grips has small chip on bottom-right side. Bore is excellent and mirror-bright. Includes two worn P MOD 27 magazines and 1942-dated Nazi marked holster in Good condition. Not import-marked.   PHOTOS . . . $475.  C&R 

CZECH Model CZ-50 semiautomatic pistol # 676584 (.32 ACP) mfg. at Ceska Zbrojovka, Strakonice in 1950.  Excellent condition with 95% or better original bluing. Bore is mirror-perfect, markings are very sharp, and brown plastic grips are not chipped.  PHOTOS . . . $240.   C&R   

FRENCH Model 1892 Ordnance revolver # L32674 (8mm Lebel), mfg. by St. Etienne in 1924. Excellent condition with 90% or better bluing, all matching numbers, bore is extremely strong and bright. Action very tight with checkered walnut grips, lanyard-ring and mount has been professionally removed. Includes correct leather holster with Nazi brass badge on flap, inside marked REIF / USN.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $750.   C&R   SOLD

FRENCH MAB Modele D semiautomatic pistol # 33334 (.32 ACP),  mfg. during the early 1950's by Bayonne for the FRENCH NAVY. Very Good condition, with 90% original mottled bluing and a strong mirror-bright bore. Right side of slide has very bold French Navy fouled anchor stamped on it.  PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 1914 semiautomatic pistol # 340094 (7.65mm, .32  ACP) mfg. by Mauser at Oberndorf in c.1925. 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.  PHOTOS . . . $525. C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 1910/22 Browning semiautomatic pistol # 18347C (.32 ACP), mfg. at Fabrique National under Nazi occupation in mid 1943.   Near Excellent condition with about 90% original bluing and nice military finish, some holster rub on sides of slide, bore is excellent and mirror-bright. All matching-numbers, (H) marked slide with eagle/N proofs stamped on slide and frame, nice FN-logo hard-plastic grips with 8-shot magazine. Not import-marked.   PHOTO . . . $475.   C&R  

GERMAN Model P-38 Walther semiautomatic pistol # 9835c (9mm Parabellum) mfg. at Walther (Nazi code ac) in 1942.  Very Good condition, retains around 70% fading blued finish with strong mirror-bright bore. All-matching numbers (magazine not numbered but has eagle / 88 markings). Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $750.   C&R 

GERMAN Model PP semiautomatic pistol # 326545 (.32 ACP) mfg. at Manhurin in c.1960. All-matching numbers, excellent condition with some very minor holster-wear and a few contact-marks but perfect bore and extremely smooth functioning.  Includes one replacement flat-bottomed magazine, cleaning rod, and original Manhurin cardboard box not numbered to this pistol. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

HUNGARIAN Model 37 Kal 7,65 Frommer semiautomatic pistol # 35394 (.32 ACP),  mfg. in Budapest by Femaru Fegever (Nazi-code jhv) in 1941. Near Excellent condition, slide shows slight holster-wear.  Bore excellent and very bright. All-matching numbers, Nazi-markings on left side of slide ground off, showing postwar usage. Nearly the entire production of these pistols went to the German Luftwaffe. Nice grooved-walnut grips, P. Mod 37-marked seven-round finger-rest magazine also serial-numbered to match this pistol.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $425.  C&R    SOLD

ITALIAN Model 1935 semiautomatic pistol # 503775 (.32 ACP) mfg. by Beretta in 1941.  Blank slide with high polish finish in Excellent condition with all-matching numbers. Bore is very strong and mostly bright with a few spots of crud in the grooves, has plain-bottomed magazine. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $450.   C&R  

RUSSIAN Model 1895 Nagant 7-shot revolver # 19286 (7.62x38R Nagant), mfg. by Tula in 1918  with EAST GERMAN property marks. Very Good original condition with 80% bluing as well as a little minor pitting on frame, all matching serial numbers, strong bore. Finely checkered walnut grips. PHOTOS  . . . $195.    C&R

RUSSIAN Model 1895 Nagant 7-shot revolver # 63202 (.22 Long Rifle), mfg. by Tula in 1937. Excellent-PLUS original high-polish bluing (slight holster wear at sides of barrel), original 22 chambering (not converted). All matching serial numbers (barrel number stamped on right side of frame), strong mirror-bright bore. Finely checkered walnut grips. Not import-marked. PHOTOS  . . . $875.    C&R    SOLD

SPANISH Ruby-type semiautomatic pistol # 8577 (.32 ACP) mfg. by Juan Esperanza y Pedro Unceta in  Guernica  in 1915.  Near Excellent condition with 90% original bluing on frame and slide.  Bore is quite bright and very strong (has small bulge by chamber), checkered walnut grips are intact.  One of over forty firms hired to manufacture Ruby pistols during the Great War (the French bought over 700,000 Ruby pistols during and just after WWI).   Action is tight, only barrel bears a serial number, circled EU on left side of frame and on magazine floorplate. PHOTO . . . $325.   C&R 

SPANISH Model A semiautomatic pistol # 357397 (9x23 Largo) mfg. by STAR in 1951. Near excellent condition, with 90% original bluing (some slight holster-wear) and bright parts showing much of their "case-colors". Ex Spanish Air Force, with logo on the right side of the slide. Bore is mirror-like and very strong with little evidence of use.  PHOTO  . . . $325.   C&R  SOLD

U.S.A. "Commando" revolver # 15549 (.38 Special) with 4" barrel, manufactured by Colt in 1944.   Excellent condition with 90% or better Parkerizing (wear only on corners and sharp edges) and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Very few contact-marks on metal and grips, flaming ordnance-bomb on left side of frame. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $525.   C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. "pre-Victory Model" revolver # 954005 (.38 S&W) with 5" barrel, manufactured by Smith & Wesson in 1942 with circular AUSTRIAN POLICE stamp on left side of frame. Excellent condition with 98% or better original Parkerized finish and a near-perfect bore, much intact case-colors on hammer and trigger. Top-strap stamped "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", nice smooth walnut grips, rack-marked 114 on bottom.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $475.     C&R    SOLD

U.S.A. "Victory Model" revolver # V704401 (.38 Special) with 4" barrel, manufactured by Smith & Wesson in 1944. Near Excellent condition with 90% or better original Parkerized finish and a near-perfect bore. All-matching numbers, top-strap stamped US PROPERTY GHD, includes lanyard-ring. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $450.     C&R  SOLD

U.S.A. H&R self-loading pistol # 25740 (.32 ACP) with 2" barrel, manufactured by Harrington & Richardson in c.1914 under license from Webley & Scott.  Near Excellent condition, with 90% or better original bluing (some oxidation on left side of slide). Bore is very strong and bright. Bakelite H&R-logo grips are intact.  Not import-marked, quite a scarce item. PHOTOS . . . $450.     C&R   SOLD