PISTOLS

ARGENTINE Model Ballester Molina semiautomatic pistol; # 30853 (.45 ACP), mfg. at Hafasda for the Argentine National Army in the later 1940's.  Excellent condition, with very little external wear on the 90% or better Parkerized finish.  Bore is a little worn but mirror-bright. All matching numbers (unnumbered magazine), all markings clear with bold Argentine crest and ARMADA NACIONAL on right side of slide. Includes one 7-round magazine (all Colt 1911 magazines will function in this pistol). This is somewhat of a copy of the Colt 1911 with some differences (no grip-safety) based on the "Star Super" pistols.  They are both very reliable and accurate.   PHOTO. . . $425.   C&R   SOLD

BELGIAN Model 1910/22 Browning semiautomatic pistol # 271210 (.32 ACP), prewar Belgian issue mfg. at Fabrique National in c.1939.   Excellent condition with about 98% original bluing, bore is excellent and very shiny. All matching-numbers, black plastic FN-logo grips, has original FN 8-shot .32 magazine. Not import-marked,   PHOTO . . . $425.   C&R    SOLD

BRITISH Mark I revolver # 9792 (converted to .45 ACP) mfg. by Webley & Son in 1889. 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), N (for Royal Navy) marked on back strap.  Totally functional with tight action, bore is very bright but rifling is a bit worn, Webley Mark II grips cut-down to fit. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $425.  Antique, no FFL required   SOLD

BRITISH Mark VI revolver # 5052 (.455 Webley, unconverted) mfg. by Enfield in 1923 with 6" barrel and squared grip. Excellent condition, with 98% original 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.  Not import-marked, much scarcer that the ones manufactured by Webley. PHOTOS . . . $925.  C&R

BRITISH Mark VI revolver # A5999 (converted to .45 ACP) mfg. by Enfield in 1925 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 (cylinder not numbered), very tight lock-up, with an Excellent, mirror-bright bore and chambers. Nice strong military proofs, not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $725.  C&R   SOLD

FINN Model 08 Luger semiautomatic pistol # 4564o (9mm)  mfg. in the 1920's & 1930's by DWM (Berlin). Very Good PLUS condition with very little wear and a near-perfect mirror bore. 4" Tikka-marked barrel with German front-sights, DWM in script on top of toggle, [SA] Finn property-marking on left side of slide. Black-plastic checkered grips, with Finn military arsenal-tag still attached. Includes one wood-bottomed magazine. PHOTOS . . . $1150.   C&R  

FINN Model 08 Luger semiautomatic pistol # 3131L (9mm)  mfg. in the 1920's & 1930's by DWM (Berlin). Excellent condition with very little wear and a near-perfect mirror bore. 4 3/4" Tikka-marked barrel with Finn front-sights, DWM in script on top of toggle, [SA] Finn property-marking on left side of slide. Black-plastic checkered grips, with Finn military arsenal-tag still attached. Includes one wood-bottomed magazine. PHOTOS . . . $1150.   C&R  

FINN Model 08 Luger semiautomatic pistol # 3774 (9mm)  mfg. in 1937 by Mauser (Oberndorf). Near Excellent condition with very little wear and a near-perfect mirror bore. 4 3/4" Tikka-marked barrel with Finn front-sights, date atop chamber and Mauser trademark banner on top of toggle, [SA] Finn property-marking on left side of slide. Black-plastic checkered grips, with Finn military arsenal-tag still attached. Includes one bakelite-bottomed magazine. PHOTOS . . . $1295.   C&R    SOLD

FRENCH Model 1892 Ordnance revolver # I7419 (8mm Lebel), an undated military example mfg. by St. Etienne in 1916. Excellent condition with 90% or better bluing, matching numbers, bore a bit dark but has strong rifling. Action very tight with checkered walnut grips and intact lanyard-ring. Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $425.  C&R 

FRENCH Model 17 "Unique" semiautomatic pistol # 58935 (.32 ACP)  mfg. under Nazi occupation c.1942 by Manufacture d'Armes des Pyrénées. Excellent condition with very little wear and a near-perfect mirror bore. Black-plastic grooved  grips stamped 7.65M/M over 9 SCHUSS, Nazi eagle holding swastika stamped on left side of the barrel, WaA251 stamped on right side of frame near serial #. Extremely smooth functioning, includes one magazine. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $625.   C&R  

GERMAN Model 1930 Broomhandle semiautomatic Mauser pistol # 847088 (7.63mm), mfg. at Mauser factory circa 1932. Very Good functional condition, some of the blue turned to brown with a few minor areas of pitting. Was rebuilt by Mentor Arms, with a mirror-perfect re-lined bore. A few Chinese characters on the left side of the frame. The action is exceptionally smooth. All original Mauser markings sharp and clear.  PHOTO. . . $650.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Langenhan 7.65 semiautomatic pistol # 48153 (.32 ACP) mfg. by Friedrich Langenham Waffen-und Fahrradfabriken, Zella Mehlis in 1915.  This was a secondary German military pistol of which 86,000 were produced during WWI.  Near Excellent condition, with 90% original bluing (areas starting to turn brown). Bold WWI German Imperial markings on left side of frame.  Early checkered rubber grips a bit battered but sound. Bore is quite bright with strong rifling.  Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $475.   C&R   SOLD

GERMAN Model 4 Walther semiautomatic pistol # 67614 (.32 ACP), mfg. at Carl Walther & Associates in c.1916 with WWI German Imperial proof on left side of slide.  Near Excellent condition with about 90% original bluing.  Bore is very shiny and strong. All matching-numbers, hard-rubber grips with CW logo in decent condition.  Has original 8-shot .32 magazine. Not import-marked, WWI-era examples are rarely encountered.   PHOTO . . . $450.   C&R 

GERMAN Model 4 Walther semiautomatic pistol # 255202 (.32 ACP), mfg. at Carl Walther & Associates in c.1924.   Near Excellent condition with about 95% original bluing.  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    SOLD

GERMAN Ortgies semiautomatic pistol # 82501 (.32 ACP) mfg. by Deutsches Werk, Erfurt in the early 1920's.  Very Good condition, bluing worn but mostly there, completely functional.  Bore is worn and pitted but usable, a few contact-marks on wooden grips. Not import-marked. PHOTO . . . $275.   C&R 

ITALIAN Model 1889 Type II Bodeo revolver # AG1665 (10.35 Italian)  mfg. by N. & V. Castelli, Brescia in 1918.  Near Excellent condition, nearly all original bluing remains. Bore is bright and very strong, lockup is very tight.  Has novel folding-trigger. Not import-marked.   PHOTOS  . . . $375.  C&R

ITALIAN Model 1934 semiautomatic pistol # 629655 (.380 ACP)  mfg. by  Beretta in 1937. All-matching numbers, Excellent condition with 95% bluing (slide has a distinct plum-hue, finish on right side blotchy from being "holstered wet").  Bore slightly pitted but has sharp rifling, with finger-rest 7-round magazine. Left side of frame has Italian Army (RE) marking.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $295.   C&R    SOLD

ITALIAN Model 1934 semiautomatic pistol # 636033 (.380 ACP)  mfg. by  Beretta in 1937. All-matching numbers, Excellent condition with 95% bluing.  Bore is bright and shiny except for small area near chamber, sharp rifling throughout. Includes finger-rest 7-round magazine. Left side of frame has Italian Army (RE) marking.  Not import-marked.  PHOTOS . . . $425.   C&R   SOLD

ITALIAN Model 1934 semiautomatic pistol # 18987 (.380 ACP)  mfg. by  Beretta in 1941. All-matching numbers, Excellent condition with 95% bluing (slide has a distinct plum-hue).  Bore slightly pitted, with finger-rest 7-round magazine. Import-marked on top of barrel.  PHOTOS . . . $250.   C&R   SOLD

RUSSIAN Model TT-33 Tokarev semiautomatic pistol # IR2282 (7.62x25 Tokarev), mfg. at Izhevsk in 1942 with added safety on left side of frame. Very Good condition with 80% bluing, all-matching numbers except magazine.  Bore is excellent and bright, with black-plastic CCCP-logo grips. Includes two 8-round magazines, cleaning-rod and brown-leather holster.  PHOTOS  . . . $295.   C&R   SOLD

SPANISH Model 1921 (400) Astra semiautomatic pistol # 77963 (9x23 Largo) mfg. by Unceta y Compañia, S.A. in Guernica (Spain) in c.1940. Very Good overall condition, with sharp markings and 70% original bluing (wear generally only evident at corners and edges), finely-checkered walnut grips. Very Good bright bore, matching numbers with two magazines. PHOTOS . . . $325.  C&R

SPANISH Modelo SUPER semiautomatic pistol # 374546 (9mm Largo) mfg. by Star in 1952.  Very Good condition with 80% original bluing and a sharp mostly-bright bore. Full-straw on extractor, retains most case-colors on hammer. Checkered walnut grips are intact but a bit worn. Action is very tight and it is a really good shooter.  PHOTO . . . $275.   C&R 

SWEDISH Model 1907 Browning semiautomatic pistol # 6375 (.380 ACP with spare 9mm Browning Long barrel), mfg. in c. 1918 by Husqvarna (inspectors T.T. and H.K.). All-matching numbers, excellent condition with 95% black-parkerized surfaces and black bakelite grips incorporating the Husqvarna logo.  I10 No.375 stamped on left side of frame. Bore is a bit dark but looks like it there is still life in the lands and grooves. Rechambered (sleeved) from the original 9mm Browning Long caliber by Golden State Arms, spare 9mm BL barrel appears to be new. Includes one original magazine and brown pebbled-leather holster in nice shape. PHOTOS . . . $450.   C&R

SWEDISH Model 1907 Browning semiautomatic pistol # 44859 (in original 9mm Browning Long caliber), mfg. in mid 1930's by Husqvarna  (inspectors TT and BF). All-matching numbers, excellent condition with 95% black-parkerized surfaces and black bakelite grips incorporating the Husqvarna logo. A1 No.1103 stamped on left side of frame. It also has a near-perfect bore, includes two magazines and brown pebbled leather holster. No import-marks.  PHOTOS . . . $450.   C&R 

SWEDISH Model 1907 Browning semiautomatic pistol # 66954 (.380 ACP), mfg. in late 1930's by Husqvarna  (inspector GB). All-matching numbers, excellent condition with 95% black-parkerized surfaces and black bakelite grips incorporating the Husqvarna logo. It also has a near-perfect bore.  Rechambered from the original 9mm Browning Long caliber by Golden State Arms when imported in the early 1960's, includes two magazines and brown pebbled leather holster. Only clue to being imported is CAL .380 stamp on left side of slide. New barrels in the original 9mm Browning Long caliber are currently available from SARCO.  PHOTOS . . . $400.   C&R