HANDGUNS

ARGENTINE Model 1927 Sistema Colt semiautomatic pistol; # 75271 (.45 ACP), mfg. at F. M. in the mid 1930's.  Excellent condition, likely arsenal refinished, with full Parkerized  finish remaining.  Bore is a little worn but mostly-bright. All matching numbers (unnumbered military 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.  Very tiny import-markings on left side of frame. An exceptionally attractive example.   PHOTO. . . $625.   C&R   SOLD

ARGENTINE Model Ballester-Molina semiautomatic pistol; # 3750 (.45 ACP), mfg. at Hafasda for the Federal Police in the later 1940's.  Excellent condition, likely arsenal-refinished with full parkerized finish and extremely attractive. Bore is extremely strong and mirror-bright. All matching numbers (DEVEL magazine), all markings clear with bold Argentine crest and POLICIA FEDERAL on right side of slide. Includes one 7-round magazine (all Colt 1911 magazines will function in this pistol), grooved walnut grips look to be new. PHOTO. . . $450.   C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Model No.2 Mk.1** revolver # ZB7163 (.38 S&W) mfg. by Enfield Royal Arms Factory in 1943 with non-serrated backstrap and 5" barrel, has gone through a Factory Thorough Repair facility in 1952. Excellent-PLUS overall, with all-matching numbers, 98% original oil-blackened finish, with serrated black plastic thumb-rest grips. Missing lanyard-ring, gorgeous mirror bore, action very tight. Not import-marked. PHOTOS  . . . $375.  C&R   SOLD

BRITISH Model No.2 Mk.1** .38 revolver # A5198 (.38 S&W) mfg. by Albion Motors in 1942 with non-serrated backstrap and 5" barrel, double-action only without hammer-spur.  Excellent overall with all matching numbers and full oil-blacked Phosphate finish on metal.  Black bakelite thumb-rest grips (left grip sanded at thumb-area). Excellent mirror-bright bore, tight action, includes lanyard-ring. Not import-marked, scarce manufacturer. PHOTOS  . . . $475.    C&R 

BRITISH Webley Mark IV revolver # B25960 (.38 S&W) mfg. by Webley & Scott Ltd.  in c.1954 with 5" barrel, Singapore Police Force property marks SPF 3422 on back-strap and push-button safety. Excellent condition, with 95% original bluing, very "tight" action and a minty brilliant bore. All-matching numbers, a very nice example with black-plastic WEBLEY-logo grips.  PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R   SOLD

CZECH Model CZ-24 semiautomatic pistol # 52001 (.380 ACP), mfg. at CZ in 1927.  Very Good condition with about 70% original bluing (some of it turning brown).  Bore is a bit frosted but very strong. All matching-numbers except magazine, walnut grips intact. Has repro 8-shot .380 magazine, front of grip unit-marked 151D. 73.  Had what appears to have been a social security number on the right side of the frame crudely scratched off, not import-marked.   PHOTO . . . $350.   C&R    

CZECH semiautomatic "Duo" vest-pocket pistol # 116354 (.25 ACP)  mfg. in 1945 by F. Dusek. Near Excellent condition, with most bluing intact, Czech-lion above 45 on left side. Has excellent shiny bore and black- plastic grips with waffle-pattern Duo logo and one 6-round magazine. Includes cut-down leather military holster, not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

DANISH Model 49 semiautomatic pistol # 13942 mfg. at Schweizerische Industrie-Gesellschaft (SIG) in 1950. The military version of the SIG P210 pistol in Excellent condition with full factory Parkerized finish. All-matching numbers, bore is gorgeous and mirror-bright.  Royal Danish markings on left side of frame, includes one eight-round magazine PLUS a new-condition spare magazine, with original box (numbered to this pistol). Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $1375.   C&R    SOLD

FRENCH Model 1935A semiautomatic pistol # G4109A (7.65 French  Longue) mfg. by Société d’Applications Générales de l’Electricité et de la Mécaniquet in late 1940's. Very Good with 70% painted military finish (chipping in places). Bore is gorgeous and mirror-bright.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $225.   C&R   SOLD

FRENCH Model "Union" semiautomatic pistol # 4865 (.25 ACP) mfg. in the early 1920's by St. Ettienne. A Ruby-type vest-pocket pistol in Good condition with most blued finish remaining (some pitting on right side of frame). Bore is dark and cruddy, barrel is only serial-numbered part. The best part about this pistol is the Native American logo on the grips and the very cute leather full-flap holster with thin strap.  Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $150.   C&R    SOLD

GERMAN Model 1910/22 Browning semiautomatic pistol # 84360b (.32 ACP), mfg. at Fabrique National under Nazi occupation in early 1943.   Excellent condition with 90% or better original bluing and nice military finish, 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 . . . $525.   C&R  

GERMAN Model 38H semiautomatic pistol # 323726 (.32 ACP), mfg. at Sauer & Son, Suhl in c.1943.   Excellent condition, with 95% original bluing and all-matching numbers. Barrel has very bright bore and strong rifling. S&S-logo grips. Includes correct 8-round magazine. Not import-marked.   PHOTO . . . $625.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model P-38 Walther semiautomatic pistol # 7513h (9mm Parabellum) mfg. at Mauser (Nazi code svw) by the French in 1945.  Excellent condition, with full black blued finish and strong mirror-bright bore. WaA135 stamped on left side of barrel-flat (seen with slide retracted), hammer, safety, extractor and disassembly lever a has brilliant (and truly beautiful) iridescent straw finish. All-matching numbers (magazine not numbered but has eagle / 135 markings). Small Interarms import-mark on right side of frame, includes Interarms box and manual. PHOTOS . . . $650.   C&R   SOLD

EAST GERMAN Model 59 Makarov semiautomatic pistol # BV3548 (9x18 Makarov) mfg. by Ernst Thaelmann, Suhl in 1962. Excellent-PLUS condition, some minor holster-wear and marks on slide. Gorgeous mirror-bright bore and unbelievably smooth functioning. Includes two 8-round magazines and black-leather holster. A SACCA import, marked in very tiny letters on front strap. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

ISRAELI Webley Mark IV revolver # B41050 (.38 S&W) mfg. by Webley & Scott Ltd.  in c.1954 with Israeli property marks on right side of frame and 4" barrel. Very Good condition, with 80% original bluing, very "tight" action and a strong mirror-bright bore. All-matching numbers, a decent example with black-plastic WEBLEY-logo grips. PHOTOS . . . $375.   C&R   SOLD

NEW ZEALAND No. 2 Mk. 1* Browning High-power semiautomatic pistol # 8T6806 (9mm) mfg. at Inglis in late 1945.  Military issue with fixed rear-sight. Excellent condition with all-matching numbers.  Full Parkerizing throughout, all matching numbers with strong crossed-flag markings. Bore is strong and bright with some grainy areas, includes correct JI-marked magazine. Includes Canadian Pattern '51 web-holster (which was only used in Australia & New Zealand). This serial number identified as being a New Zealand issue on page 276 of  Clive Law's book "Inglis Diamond".  Very small CAI import-mark on bottom of trigger-guard.  PHOTOS . . . $875.   C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model 1895 Nagant 7-shot revolver # 27791 (7.62x38R Nagant), mfg. by Tula in 1936 with EAST GERMAN property marks. Excellent arsenal refurbished condition with 95% bluing, all matching serial numbers, strong mirror-bright bore. Finely checkered walnut grips. PHOTOS  . . . $175.    C&R

SPANISH Ruby-type semiautomatic pistol # 28057 (.32 ACP) mfg. by Azanza y Arrizabalaga in  Eibar  in 1916.  Near Excellent condition with 90% original bluing on frame and slide.  Bore is quite bright and very strong, 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 and all numbers match, circled AA on left side of frame and on magazine floorplate. Includes original leather military full-flap holster. Not import-marked.  PHOTO . . . $375.   C&R 

SPANISH Model B SUPER semiautomatic pistol # 1770980 (9mm) mfg. at Star in c.1973. Excellent condition with some very minor holster-wear and contact-marks but perfect bore and extremely smooth functioning.  Includes one magazine. PHOTO . . . $275.   not C&R   

U.S.A. "pre-Victory Model" revolver # 822807 (.38 S&W) with 5" barrel, manufactured by Smith & Wesson in 1941. Near Excellent condition with 90% or better original blued finish and a near-perfect bore. All matching numbers, top-strap scrubbed, includes lanyard-ring.  Has British proofs on barrel (including 38/300 on right side). Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $350.     C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. "Victory Model" revolver # V133147 (.38 Special) with 4" barrel, manufactured by Smith & Wesson in 1942. Excellent condition with 98% or better original Parkerized finish and a near-perfect bore. All-matching numbers, top-strap scrubbed, lanyard-ring missing. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $425.     C&R   SOLD

U.S.A. "Victory Model" revolver # V723888 (.38 Special) with 4" barrel, manufactured by Smith & Wesson in 1944. Excellent condition, looks to have been expertly refinished with close to 100% polished blue 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