Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

Wednesday, November 16, 2022  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria - Day 2

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(C) TURKISH KIRIKKALE M38 MAUSER SHORT RIFLE.

Lot # 2140 (Sale Order: 51 of 374)      

Manufactured in Ankara in 1940. Blued finish with a 23" barrel chambered in 8mm Mauser with protected blade front sight and tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters. Fit with a 2-piece Turkish walnut military stock with plain steel butt plate. Complete with cleaning rod and period leather sling. CONDITION: Good. Arsenal applied blue shows some thinning to gray patina. Stock has been cleaned with some light impressions. Bolt does not match, with other externally visible serial numbers matching. Strong, darkly oxidized bore. Mechanically fine. BAS Barrel Length: 23" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Kirikkale Model: M38 Serial Number: 134575
Manufactured in Ankara in 1940. Blued finish with a 23" barrel chambered in 8mm Mauser with protected blade front sight and tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters. ...moreFit with a 2-piece Turkish walnut military stock with plain steel butt plate. Complete with cleaning rod and period leather sling. CONDITION: Good. Arsenal applied blue shows some thinning to gray patina. Stock has been cleaned with some light impressions. Bolt does not match, with other externally visible serial numbers matching. Strong, darkly oxidized bore. Mechanically fine. BAS Barrel Length: 23" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Kirikkale Model: M38 Serial Number: 134575

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(C) SPRINGFIELD M1922 "M11" BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot # 2141 (Sale Order: 52 of 374)      

Originally built as a M1922 M1 NRA rifle and updated into M2 configuration bearing the updated "M11" receiver marking with added B serial number suffix. Tapered 24 - 1/2" Springfield barrel dated "11-35" and chambered in .22 LR with M1903 style front sight blade and Lyman aperture rear sight. Barrel and receiver are factory drilled and tapped for scope blocks. Receiver also drilled and tapped for a side mount scope mount. Updated M2 short throw bolt. Fit in a NRA sporter style walnut finger groove stock mounted with a single barrel band and an early style checkered steel M1922 butt plate. Rifle is complete with an unmarked blued detachable magazine. CONDITION: Good. Arsenal blued finish has almost entirely drifted to a rich plum brown patina. Stock has some minor impressions and scratching with the butt plate proud. Bright bore with defined rifling. Mechanically fine. Barrel Length: 24 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Springfield Model: M1922 M1 Serial Number: 16520B
Originally built as a M1922 M1 NRA rifle and updated into M2 configuration bearing the updated "M11" receiver marking with added B serial number suffix. Tapered 24 - 1/2"...more Springfield barrel dated "11-35" and chambered in .22 LR with M1903 style front sight blade and Lyman aperture rear sight. Barrel and receiver are factory drilled and tapped for scope blocks. Receiver also drilled and tapped for a side mount scope mount. Updated M2 short throw bolt. Fit in a NRA sporter style walnut finger groove stock mounted with a single barrel band and an early style checkered steel M1922 butt plate. Rifle is complete with an unmarked blued detachable magazine. CONDITION: Good. Arsenal blued finish has almost entirely drifted to a rich plum brown patina. Stock has some minor impressions and scratching with the butt plate proud. Bright bore with defined rifling. Mechanically fine. Barrel Length: 24 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Springfield Model: M1922 M1 Serial Number: 16520B

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(C) EXTRAORDINARILY SCARCE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 SINGLE SHOT BOLT ACTION TARGET RIFLE, 1 OF 12 USED

Lot # 2142 (Sale Order: 53 of 374)      

This rifle is an exceptionally scarce 1924 International Match rifle, recorded in the Springfield Sales Records as "Rifle, Cal. 22, M (Model) 1922, 30-inch Heavy Barrel, Used" indicating that it was the very scarce 30" 1922 of which 12 guns were build in a scant 15 days when the the International Rifle team decided to shoot the 50-yard match in 1924 at the French Olympics; Brophy notes this on pg. 106 of "The Springfield 1903 Rifles" stating "Springfield produced twelve caliber .22 International Match rifles...they were to be used by the team going to France to compete in the 1924 Olympics". The Springfield records further indicate that the gun was sold in 1936 to C.R. Ripley, Dennison, Ohio (indicating a service life of 12 years, with most only serving a few years), and the letter from Springfield Research further states that the gun was used by a U.S. Rifle team and then turned in for sale; interestingly, it is further recorded as a test gun in "Serial Numbers of U.S. Martial Arms, Vol. 2" as a "Modified Rifle Test" dated March 29th, 1924; 7 of the surrounding numbers are also also recorded as test guns with the same 3/29/1924 date. This example has a slightly tapered heavy profile barrel with a Lyman 77R front sight with post insert, Unertl scope bases mounted at shank (these appear factory done, as Brophy notes that when 1922 rifles were drilled and tapped at the armory, they drilled into the barrel, not the receiver), "2020" matching number marked on underside of barrel, and 6 groove rifling. Action marked "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / MODEL OF 1922 / CAL. .22 / 2020" on front ring, rear mounted with a Lyman 48 rear sight. Canjar trigger. 2 piece bolt with "2020" electropencilled on underside, correctly split across both parts. Single pin striker. Magazine well is fitted with a second variation bronze attachment point for palm rest. Walnut stock with International Match adjustable Swiss swing swivel, checkered panels at pistol grip, and fitted with an Al Freeland Swiss butt. Sling swivel on toe line. Numerous varied proofs observed throughout such as "WL / 3" material code, Lyman logo on rear sight, etc. It is unclear if the barrel is a factory test barrel as 1 of the 8, or if it was shortened by a later user. CONDITION: Overall very good plus, as modified to test configuration. Metal parts are bright metal with marks from handling and use, including some light oil staining. Left side of Swiss butt has some cleaned patination. Stock excellent, revarnished, with some handling marks and a few chips at heel, but solid. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with crisp rifling and some firing residue. This rifle is accompanied by extensive provenance, including aforementioned Springfield Research Service letter, a short thread from the Gunbroker forums discussing 1922 rifles, a scan of the 1924 edition of American Rifleman displaying "The International Small=bore [sic] Rifle" by Lieutenant G.L. Wotkyns, auction descriptions for related guns. A scarce rifle, especially considering its documented use as a both an international match and test rifle, which are even less frequently encountered; 2020 was the last serial number of the Model 1922 for military use, making this rifle literally the last of its kind. EMW Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .22 RF FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1922 Paperwork: Letters, articles, etc Serial Number: 2020
This rifle is an exceptionally scarce 1924 International Match rifle, recorded in the Springfield Sales Records as "Rifle, Cal. 22, M (Model) 1922, 30-inch Heavy Barrel, ...moreUsed" indicating that it was the very scarce 30" 1922 of which 12 guns were build in a scant 15 days when the the International Rifle team decided to shoot the 50-yard match in 1924 at the French Olympics; Brophy notes this on pg. 106 of "The Springfield 1903 Rifles" stating "Springfield produced twelve caliber .22 International Match rifles...they were to be used by the team going to France to compete in the 1924 Olympics". The Springfield records further indicate that the gun was sold in 1936 to C.R. Ripley, Dennison, Ohio (indicating a service life of 12 years, with most only serving a few years), and the letter from Springfield Research further states that the gun was used by a U.S. Rifle team and then turned in for sale; interestingly, it is further recorded as a test gun in "Serial Numbers of U.S. Martial Arms, Vol. 2" as a "Modified Rifle Test" dated March 29th, 1924; 7 of the surrounding numbers are also also recorded as test guns with the same 3/29/1924 date. This example has a slightly tapered heavy profile barrel with a Lyman 77R front sight with post insert, Unertl scope bases mounted at shank (these appear factory done, as Brophy notes that when 1922 rifles were drilled and tapped at the armory, they drilled into the barrel, not the receiver), "2020" matching number marked on underside of barrel, and 6 groove rifling. Action marked "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / MODEL OF 1922 / CAL. .22 / 2020" on front ring, rear mounted with a Lyman 48 rear sight. Canjar trigger. 2 piece bolt with "2020" electropencilled on underside, correctly split across both parts. Single pin striker. Magazine well is fitted with a second variation bronze attachment point for palm rest. Walnut stock with International Match adjustable Swiss swing swivel, checkered panels at pistol grip, and fitted with an Al Freeland Swiss butt. Sling swivel on toe line. Numerous varied proofs observed throughout such as "WL / 3" material code, Lyman logo on rear sight, etc. It is unclear if the barrel is a factory test barrel as 1 of the 8, or if it was shortened by a later user. CONDITION: Overall very good plus, as modified to test configuration. Metal parts are bright metal with marks from handling and use, including some light oil staining. Left side of Swiss butt has some cleaned patination. Stock excellent, revarnished, with some handling marks and a few chips at heel, but solid. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with crisp rifling and some firing residue. This rifle is accompanied by extensive provenance, including aforementioned Springfield Research Service letter, a short thread from the Gunbroker forums discussing 1922 rifles, a scan of the 1924 edition of American Rifleman displaying "The International Small=bore [sic] Rifle" by Lieutenant G.L. Wotkyns, auction descriptions for related guns. A scarce rifle, especially considering its documented use as a both an international match and test rifle, which are even less frequently encountered; 2020 was the last serial number of the Model 1922 for military use, making this rifle literally the last of its kind. EMW Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .22 RF FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1922 Paperwork: Letters, articles, etc Serial Number: 2020

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(C) SCARCE WEBLEY-FOSBERY MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTOMATIC REVOLVER.

Lot # 2143 (Sale Order: 54 of 374)      

Serial number places manufacture in the large 1906-1919 serial number blocks. These pistols are discussed in depth in "Webley & Scott Automatic Pistols" by Gordon Bruce, pgs. 25-85. Large frame variation with fixed blade front sight on island, square notch rear sight integral to break open lever. Top of barrel rib marked "P. WEBLEY & SON, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM", left side of barrel assembly marked " "WEBLEY FOSBERY" " above cylinder. Left side of frame with Webley & Scott winged bullet logo and "455 CORDITE", right side with serial number. "(Crown) / BV" proof on right side of frame near vulcanite grip and on barrel near transition. "(Crown) / BP" proofs over each chamber, and on barrel near transition, opposite BV proof. Distinct and iconic zig-zag cuts in cylinder to advance cylinder during firing sequence. Solid holster guides. Hammer with checkering on thumbpiece and sides. Vulcanite grips with "SAFE" on left grip (only exposed when safety is positively engaged) with some damage. Rotatable lanyard loop on stud mounted to butt. Full or partial serial numbers observed on frame, inside of frame under grips, some internal parts, rear face of cylinder, front face of barrel assembly. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the approximately half of the English high polish bluing, with some handling marks and dings. Some silvering to high edges, mostly visible on break-open lever. Barrel has significant areas of cleaned patination, mostly on left side. Grip straps essentially a mixture of dove grey and brown toning, tending towards brown at rear strap. Vulcanite grips have several chips missing (not uncommon as they become fragile over time), and a crack through left grip. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some mild frosting. A good example. EMW Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .455 Cordite FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Webley Model: Webley-Fosbery Serial Number: 2971
Serial number places manufacture in the large 1906-1919 serial number blocks. These pistols are discussed in depth in "Webley & Scott Automatic Pistols" by Gordon Bruce, ...morepgs. 25-85. Large frame variation with fixed blade front sight on island, square notch rear sight integral to break open lever. Top of barrel rib marked "P. WEBLEY & SON, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM", left side of barrel assembly marked " "WEBLEY FOSBERY" " above cylinder. Left side of frame with Webley & Scott winged bullet logo and "455 CORDITE", right side with serial number. "(Crown) / BV" proof on right side of frame near vulcanite grip and on barrel near transition. "(Crown) / BP" proofs over each chamber, and on barrel near transition, opposite BV proof. Distinct and iconic zig-zag cuts in cylinder to advance cylinder during firing sequence. Solid holster guides. Hammer with checkering on thumbpiece and sides. Vulcanite grips with "SAFE" on left grip (only exposed when safety is positively engaged) with some damage. Rotatable lanyard loop on stud mounted to butt. Full or partial serial numbers observed on frame, inside of frame under grips, some internal parts, rear face of cylinder, front face of barrel assembly. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the approximately half of the English high polish bluing, with some handling marks and dings. Some silvering to high edges, mostly visible on break-open lever. Barrel has significant areas of cleaned patination, mostly on left side. Grip straps essentially a mixture of dove grey and brown toning, tending towards brown at rear strap. Vulcanite grips have several chips missing (not uncommon as they become fragile over time), and a crack through left grip. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some mild frosting. A good example. EMW Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .455 Cordite FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Webley Model: Webley-Fosbery Serial Number: 2971

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(C) A SCARCE, HIGH CONDITION, COLT 1911A1 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, PART OF THE 1939 NAVY CONTR

Lot # 2144 (Sale Order: 55 of 374)      

Clawson notes that the Navy ordered 3,636 pistols which were shipped to Sewalls Point, VA, starting in November 1939, of which this pistol falls into the correct range. Half moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight. "P" proof in front of rear sight oriented to read with muzzle up. Left side of slide with correct 2 line 2 block patent and address information with intercepting pony. Numbered to a different gun from the navy contract under the firing pin retaining plate (716448). Barrel marked "COLT 45 AUTO" on lower left side of chamber, "P" on left side of lug, faint proof in front of lug (G?). Top of frame marked "G" and "R" in circle for Charles S. Reed. Feed ramp appropriately in the white after being machined. Left side of frame with "P" and "H" proofs near checkered magazine release. Trigger guard with "W" and Colt VP proofs on left side, "60" on right. Right side of frame with "M1911A1 U.S. ARMY" in front of slide pin, "UNITED STATES PROPERTY / (serial number)" behind pin. Small parts comprise spurred checkered hammer (appropriately reduced as per contract), thick tab checkered safety, checkered slide release, long 1911A1 grip safety, checkered arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop, checkered magazine release, checkered short trigger, and full checkered walnut grips. 2 tone magazine with "L" on lip for Little manufacture. CONDITION: Very good plus, retaining virtually all of the Colt factory bluing with some flecked oxidation to front and back straps. Some minor spotting to slide. Some very minor marks from handling and storage, including a very light takedown mark. Light silvering to reciprocating areas. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling. An excellent example. EMW Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911A1 Serial Number: 716473
Clawson notes that the Navy ordered 3,636 pistols which were shipped to Sewalls Point, VA, starting in November 1939, of which this pistol falls into the correct range. H...morealf moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight. "P" proof in front of rear sight oriented to read with muzzle up. Left side of slide with correct 2 line 2 block patent and address information with intercepting pony. Numbered to a different gun from the navy contract under the firing pin retaining plate (716448). Barrel marked "COLT 45 AUTO" on lower left side of chamber, "P" on left side of lug, faint proof in front of lug (G?). Top of frame marked "G" and "R" in circle for Charles S. Reed. Feed ramp appropriately in the white after being machined. Left side of frame with "P" and "H" proofs near checkered magazine release. Trigger guard with "W" and Colt VP proofs on left side, "60" on right. Right side of frame with "M1911A1 U.S. ARMY" in front of slide pin, "UNITED STATES PROPERTY / (serial number)" behind pin. Small parts comprise spurred checkered hammer (appropriately reduced as per contract), thick tab checkered safety, checkered slide release, long 1911A1 grip safety, checkered arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop, checkered magazine release, checkered short trigger, and full checkered walnut grips. 2 tone magazine with "L" on lip for Little manufacture. CONDITION: Very good plus, retaining virtually all of the Colt factory bluing with some flecked oxidation to front and back straps. Some minor spotting to slide. Some very minor marks from handling and storage, including a very light takedown mark. Light silvering to reciprocating areas. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling. An excellent example. EMW Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911A1 Serial Number: 716473

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(C) ITHACA MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL

Lot # 2145 (Sale Order: 56 of 374)      

Serrated slope front sight, square notch flat top rear sight, with "P" proof in front of rear sight. Left side of slide with "ITHACA GUN CO., INC / ITHACA, N.Y." Barrel marked "P" on left lug, "F" on right. Frame has "FJA" proof on left side, near finger clearance cuts, "P" proof near checkered magazine release, and Ithaca's symbol proof on left side of trigger guard. Right side with US property mark, serial number, and "M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY" on dust cover. "7" on right side trigger guard. Crossed cannon cartouche on rear of frame. Keyes fibre grips without reinforcing rings. Small parts comprise serrated slide release and safety, narrow checkered hammer, long 1911A1 grip safety, arched serrated mainspring housing with lanyard loop, short stamped trigger. Full blue dual pinned base magazine marked "R" on lip for Risdon. CONDITION: Overall very good, retaining the vast majority of the parkerized finish, with some handling marks to silver. Some silvering on reciprocating areas. Grips are very good with a few abraded heads. A few areas of congealed oil has discolored parkerization. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with well defined rifling and light frosting throughout. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: 1911A1 Serial Number: 1443671
Serrated slope front sight, square notch flat top rear sight, with "P" proof in front of rear sight. Left side of slide with "ITHACA GUN CO., INC / ITHACA, N.Y." Barrel m...morearked "P" on left lug, "F" on right. Frame has "FJA" proof on left side, near finger clearance cuts, "P" proof near checkered magazine release, and Ithaca's symbol proof on left side of trigger guard. Right side with US property mark, serial number, and "M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY" on dust cover. "7" on right side trigger guard. Crossed cannon cartouche on rear of frame. Keyes fibre grips without reinforcing rings. Small parts comprise serrated slide release and safety, narrow checkered hammer, long 1911A1 grip safety, arched serrated mainspring housing with lanyard loop, short stamped trigger. Full blue dual pinned base magazine marked "R" on lip for Risdon. CONDITION: Overall very good, retaining the vast majority of the parkerized finish, with some handling marks to silver. Some silvering on reciprocating areas. Grips are very good with a few abraded heads. A few areas of congealed oil has discolored parkerization. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with well defined rifling and light frosting throughout. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: 1911A1 Serial Number: 1443671

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(C) PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL INSCRIBED TO LIEUTENANT JACOB S. GOLDSTEIN, 8

Lot # 2146 (Sale Order: 57 of 374)      

Jacob Sardan Goldstein was born on December 28th, 1890 to Jewish-American immigrants who resided in the bustling city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a young man he became interested in medicine and pursued studies to join the rapidly advancing medical field. It was during this time when men with his education were quite desirable for government needs, Goldstein enlisted in the US Army and was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant on December 7th, 1917. He was appropriately placed in the Medical Corps and would serve in the US Army Reserves until he was called to active duty on April 10, 1918. It was at this point when Goldstein was assigned to the Medical Detachment of the 805th Pioneer Infantry, a regiment which was comprised of white officers and colored enlisted men. The regiment served in various stateside assignments and was sent overseas in late 1918 in order to assist with operations in France. Although the 805th was sent overseas late in 1918, they arrived in time to participate in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, which was a crucial part of the final Allied offensive of World War I that stretched along the entire Western Front. Every man was needed to take part and the offensive was the largest in United States military history, involving 1.2 million American soldiers of all races, fighting together in order to defeat the common enemy. Throughout their time in France, the unit was crucial to the war effort as well as the occupation, clearing battlefields of dangerous ordnance, disabled equipment, and assisted with building roads and railways. Goldstein and the men of the 805th spent around 1 year overseas and departed France in June, 1919. The regiment was commended for their steadfast effort which lead their commanding officer to remark "It is desired to make mention of and to pay tribute here to the excellent spirit which had prevailed in this regiment between the officers (white) and the enlisted men (colored)". This is truly something to celebrate, proving that no matter race or ethnicity, comradery prevails over prejudice. Goldstein sailed home with the rest of the 805th and is listed as such on several embarkation and shipping records. Shortly after he returned to the United States, he was honorably discharged on August 5th, 1919. Dr. Jacob Goldstein lived a fulfilling life working with medicine until his death in 1966. The pistol features a beautiful engraving which merits that of an officer who was respected by his men. The firearm is accompanied by a file of paperwork regarding Goldstein's service, as well as a copy of the 18 page unit history of the 805th Pioneer Infantry which details their service from formation till the end of the war. The pistol is virtually pristine, and is in 98% original condition and is an important example of a World War I, theater presented private purchase presentation of 1911. This pistol was period engraved as a presentation to the officer, and 100% factory original with a near mint bore. Retains factory barrel and is appropriately inspector marked across all parts. Many pistols in this serial range were procured by various government agencies including the U.S. Army, Marshals service, and the Navy. Manufactured in 1914 with appropriate half moon front sight, U notch rear sight. Left slide markings are 2 line patent and address information with August 1913 as the last date. Uncircled rampant colt at rear of slide. Appropriate sub-inspector marks. Checkered spurred hammer, safety, slide release with early relief mill cut, magazine release. Long smooth trigger, short grip safety, smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Truncated diamond walnut grips. Beautiful 2-tone magazine with proper dual pinned base. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains approximately 98% of the factory bluing. Functions are mechanically fine with tight slide lockup. Bore is near mint with crisp rifling and zero pitting or frost. BRM. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Paperwork: File of Research Serial Number: C97706
Jacob Sardan Goldstein was born on December 28th, 1890 to Jewish-American immigrants who resided in the bustling city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a young man he bec...moreame interested in medicine and pursued studies to join the rapidly advancing medical field. It was during this time when men with his education were quite desirable for government needs, Goldstein enlisted in the US Army and was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant on December 7th, 1917. He was appropriately placed in the Medical Corps and would serve in the US Army Reserves until he was called to active duty on April 10, 1918. It was at this point when Goldstein was assigned to the Medical Detachment of the 805th Pioneer Infantry, a regiment which was comprised of white officers and colored enlisted men. The regiment served in various stateside assignments and was sent overseas in late 1918 in order to assist with operations in France. Although the 805th was sent overseas late in 1918, they arrived in time to participate in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, which was a crucial part of the final Allied offensive of World War I that stretched along the entire Western Front. Every man was needed to take part and the offensive was the largest in United States military history, involving 1.2 million American soldiers of all races, fighting together in order to defeat the common enemy. Throughout their time in France, the unit was crucial to the war effort as well as the occupation, clearing battlefields of dangerous ordnance, disabled equipment, and assisted with building roads and railways. Goldstein and the men of the 805th spent around 1 year overseas and departed France in June, 1919. The regiment was commended for their steadfast effort which lead their commanding officer to remark "It is desired to make mention of and to pay tribute here to the excellent spirit which had prevailed in this regiment between the officers (white) and the enlisted men (colored)". This is truly something to celebrate, proving that no matter race or ethnicity, comradery prevails over prejudice. Goldstein sailed home with the rest of the 805th and is listed as such on several embarkation and shipping records. Shortly after he returned to the United States, he was honorably discharged on August 5th, 1919. Dr. Jacob Goldstein lived a fulfilling life working with medicine until his death in 1966. The pistol features a beautiful engraving which merits that of an officer who was respected by his men. The firearm is accompanied by a file of paperwork regarding Goldstein's service, as well as a copy of the 18 page unit history of the 805th Pioneer Infantry which details their service from formation till the end of the war. The pistol is virtually pristine, and is in 98% original condition and is an important example of a World War I, theater presented private purchase presentation of 1911. This pistol was period engraved as a presentation to the officer, and 100% factory original with a near mint bore. Retains factory barrel and is appropriately inspector marked across all parts. Many pistols in this serial range were procured by various government agencies including the U.S. Army, Marshals service, and the Navy. Manufactured in 1914 with appropriate half moon front sight, U notch rear sight. Left slide markings are 2 line patent and address information with August 1913 as the last date. Uncircled rampant colt at rear of slide. Appropriate sub-inspector marks. Checkered spurred hammer, safety, slide release with early relief mill cut, magazine release. Long smooth trigger, short grip safety, smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Truncated diamond walnut grips. Beautiful 2-tone magazine with proper dual pinned base. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains approximately 98% of the factory bluing. Functions are mechanically fine with tight slide lockup. Bore is near mint with crisp rifling and zero pitting or frost. BRM. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Paperwork: File of Research Serial Number: C97706

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(M) ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL M15 GENERAL OFFICERS PISTOL PRESENTED TO MAJOR GENERAL EDWARD C. O'CONNOR WI

Lot # 2147 (Sale Order: 58 of 374)      

Major General Edward O'Connor was born to Edward Denis and Gladys Marie O'Connor on June 22nd, 1931, growing up in Newton, Massachusetts. He attended Boston College, completing his undergraduate studies in 1952, completed the Reserve Officers Training Corps curriculum that same year, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant of Field Artillery in the United States Army. He advanced through the ranks until 1966 when, as a Major in the artillery, he requested assignment to Viet Nam, where he commanded 6th Battalion, 27th Artillery. 6th Battalion, 27th Artillery was known as the "Cannon Kings", and the first artillery unit to fire into Northern Viet Nam. Between February and August, they fired over 87,000 rounds without an artillery incident, participating in the Tet Counteroffensive of 1969, Sanctuary, Fish Hook, and Consolidation I. They provided fire support for the 1st Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, 101st Airborne, ARVN 5th Division, 11th Armored Cavalry, and 3rd Marine Division, while providing close artillery for RVNAAF and US Army Special Forces Groups. Between 1970 and 1972 he was the Assistant for NATO Affairs, Officer of Secretary Defense, 1972 Secretary for Joint Staff Vietnam, 1973 Chief of Staff, Joint Military Commission Vietnam. Post-War highlights include Commander of the Division Artillery for 1st Armored Division in Europe 1973-1974, Deputy Director Operations for the National Military Command Center, Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1977-1978, the Assistant Division Commander (Maneuver) 1st Armored Division Europe, 1978-1979; the Chief of Nuclear Activities, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Europe, Belgium from 1979-1982; Director of Operations, Readiness and Mobilization (ODCSOPS) for the U.S. Army, 1982-1983; and Commanding General for the Security Affairs Command, Army Material Command, 1983-1986. During his time as Chief of Nuclear Activities he became a Major General, promoted to that position in 1981. As part of being a Major General, O'Connor would have been entitled to use an M15 General Officer's pistol, the new sidearm approved in October, 1972. This pistol is listed in Williams and Brunner's "U.S. General Officer Pistols: A Collectors' Guide" by serial number as being issued to "Edward O'Conner" [sic], clearly a typo. Correct configuration with fixed sights, serrated slope front sight, barrel with single lug, shortened bushing and recoil spring guide, two part recoil spring. Left side of slide with "General Officer Model / RIA" infilled with gold, right side of frame with "Serial No. GO 553", also infilled with gold. Fully checkered walnut grips, left with plate for inscribing name (vacant), right with RIA escutcheon. Barrel marked "F" on right lug, "P" on left lug. Small arts comprise a narrow checkered hammer, serrated slide release, left side only safety, chromed trigger, checkered magazine release, long 1911A1 grip safety, checkered front strap, and arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop, correctly serrated with 6 horizontal lines at bottom. Magazine with "R" on baseplate lip for Risdon manufacture electropencilled on side with matching serial number. Accompanied by a plethora of additional items including the original holster and belt, magazine pouch with 2 additional magazines numbered to the gun, cleaning rod, shipping box with packing materials, a plaque reading "MAJOR GENERAL E.C. O'CONNOR / SHAPE, BELGIUM / CHIEF, NUCLEAR ACTIVITES BRANCH / 9 JULY 1979 - 25 JUNE 1982.", the original bill of sale dated June 10th, 1986 listing this gun by serial number, copies of Major General O'Connor's obituary, a copy of the basic issue items for an M15, and a brief overview of Major General O'Connor. Other militaria included comprises a swagger stick with presentation plaque that reads "Presented to / MAJOR GENERAL EDWARD C O'CONNOR / Commander, USASAC / 18 June 1985 / by / MAJOR GENERAL VICENTE M PICCIO JR, AFP / Commanding General, Philippine Air Force”. Uniform pieces include his overseas hat, with sweatband embossed “Tailored by Bancroft”, correct general’s gold piping, and clutch back major general rank, composed of 2 clutch back stars, the first marked “STERLING” and the other marked “G-23 / 1/20 SILVER / FILLED”, red Army beret with clutch back major general rank and marked “DENMARK’S MILITARY” on the interior. His Vietnam War 1-piece US ARMY OG-107 Sateen Cotton Coverall Jumpsuit is also included and features a 1st Armored Division patch on the left shoulder with appropriate US Army and name strip sewn to the chest. Click here to see the full description.

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(M) ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL MODEL 1970 GENERAL OFFICERS PISTOL.

Lot # 2148 (Sale Order: 59 of 374)      

Circa 1969, Dale Hoffman, the Superintendent of Small Arms, Machinery and Plating at Rock Island Arsenal realized that he had a problem: Colt's .32 ACP Model M pistols were being depleted faster than he could restore them. Colt no longer made the Model, and he had already turned to salvaging existing guns to provide new stock. To solve the problem, Hoffman prototyped a new general officer's pistol built off of an 1911A1 frame (his prototype was done with an Ithaca) with a shortened slide, bushing, plug, and recoil spring, and modified National Match parts. While the pistol was successfully tested, the Army requisitioned testing of 4 9mm handguns including 2 Smith & Wessons 39s, a Colt 1969, and a Walther P.38. The .45 skipped some of this testing as it was already approved as a 1911A1 platform. In a Memorandum for Record dated March 16, 1972, Rock Island Arsenal was recommended to proceeded with further testing that would cement the choice of the Model 1970, with 6 more built in April 1972 by Robert Mallettee, the Chief Pistolsmith. The pistols were finished and sent for testing, which they presumably passed, as acceptance requirements were set down in July of 1972 and an official approval was given on October 12th, 1972. This example is one of the early prototype pistols, before the "GO" prefix and the "General Officers Pistol RIA" engraving was utilized, instead using "General Officers Pistol / Model 1970", and a recycled 1911A1 frame with faint "United States Property" marking still visible. Other distinguishing features include lack of a silver plate in the grips for the recipients name. Correct fixed sights, shortened bushing, rod, and recoil spring, and barrel with only 1 lug. Fully checkered walnut grips with Rock Island Arsenal insert on right scale. Small parts comprise narrow serrated hammer, serrated slide release, thick tab checkered safety, National Match trigger with overtravel adjustment, long 1911A1 grip safety, arched knurled mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and checkered front strap. magazine electropencilled to match via last 4 of serial number. Accompanied by a piece of paper indicating that this pistol was purchased from the Estate of Gene Taylor, an employee of Rock Island Arsenal by Robert Elrad, and then from Elrad, with copy of a check made out to Elrad. Horace Greeley's "The Colt U.S. General Officers' Pistol" has numerous photos of the Model 1970 prototypes, most predominantly on page 165 and 166, with no serial numbers provided of the photographed gun. Housed in a modern wood case with green felt French fitting, plaque in lid reads "General Officers Pistol / Rock Island Arsenal Prototype / Model 1970". Accompanied by a copy of "The Colt U.S. General Officers' Pistol" by Horace Greeley IV. CF: "U.S. General Officer Pistols: A Collectors' Guide" by Kevin Williams and Dr. John W. Brunner, pg. 138, where some further details of these pistols are discussed. CONDITION: Overall excellent, retaining the vast majority of the arsenal reapplied blue, with some softness to the previous legends, serial number carefully restamped to avoid loss during reblue. Some minor handling marks from storage and handling throughout, none serious. General Officers engraving is crisp and legible. Mechanically fine, bore is good with strong rifling and some minor frosting towards chamber. Case is fine as new. This is a very good example of a very scarce gun. EMW Accessories: Book and paperwork Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Rock Island Arsenal Model: 1970 General Officers Pistol Paperwork: Book and Information Serial Number: 852374
Circa 1969, Dale Hoffman, the Superintendent of Small Arms, Machinery and Plating at Rock Island Arsenal realized that he had a problem: Colt's .32 ACP Model M pistols we...morere being depleted faster than he could restore them. Colt no longer made the Model, and he had already turned to salvaging existing guns to provide new stock. To solve the problem, Hoffman prototyped a new general officer's pistol built off of an 1911A1 frame (his prototype was done with an Ithaca) with a shortened slide, bushing, plug, and recoil spring, and modified National Match parts. While the pistol was successfully tested, the Army requisitioned testing of 4 9mm handguns including 2 Smith & Wessons 39s, a Colt 1969, and a Walther P.38. The .45 skipped some of this testing as it was already approved as a 1911A1 platform. In a Memorandum for Record dated March 16, 1972, Rock Island Arsenal was recommended to proceeded with further testing that would cement the choice of the Model 1970, with 6 more built in April 1972 by Robert Mallettee, the Chief Pistolsmith. The pistols were finished and sent for testing, which they presumably passed, as acceptance requirements were set down in July of 1972 and an official approval was given on October 12th, 1972. This example is one of the early prototype pistols, before the "GO" prefix and the "General Officers Pistol RIA" engraving was utilized, instead using "General Officers Pistol / Model 1970", and a recycled 1911A1 frame with faint "United States Property" marking still visible. Other distinguishing features include lack of a silver plate in the grips for the recipients name. Correct fixed sights, shortened bushing, rod, and recoil spring, and barrel with only 1 lug. Fully checkered walnut grips with Rock Island Arsenal insert on right scale. Small parts comprise narrow serrated hammer, serrated slide release, thick tab checkered safety, National Match trigger with overtravel adjustment, long 1911A1 grip safety, arched knurled mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and checkered front strap. magazine electropencilled to match via last 4 of serial number. Accompanied by a piece of paper indicating that this pistol was purchased from the Estate of Gene Taylor, an employee of Rock Island Arsenal by Robert Elrad, and then from Elrad, with copy of a check made out to Elrad. Horace Greeley's "The Colt U.S. General Officers' Pistol" has numerous photos of the Model 1970 prototypes, most predominantly on page 165 and 166, with no serial numbers provided of the photographed gun. Housed in a modern wood case with green felt French fitting, plaque in lid reads "General Officers Pistol / Rock Island Arsenal Prototype / Model 1970". Accompanied by a copy of "The Colt U.S. General Officers' Pistol" by Horace Greeley IV. CF: "U.S. General Officer Pistols: A Collectors' Guide" by Kevin Williams and Dr. John W. Brunner, pg. 138, where some further details of these pistols are discussed. CONDITION: Overall excellent, retaining the vast majority of the arsenal reapplied blue, with some softness to the previous legends, serial number carefully restamped to avoid loss during reblue. Some minor handling marks from storage and handling throughout, none serious. General Officers engraving is crisp and legible. Mechanically fine, bore is good with strong rifling and some minor frosting towards chamber. Case is fine as new. This is a very good example of a very scarce gun. EMW Accessories: Book and paperwork Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Rock Island Arsenal Model: 1970 General Officers Pistol Paperwork: Book and Information Serial Number: 852374

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(C) REMINGTON RAND MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Lot # 2149 (Sale Order: 60 of 374)      

Manufactured 1944. Serrated slope front sight with square notch rear sight. Left side of the slide with "Remington Rand Inc / Syracuse N.Y. U.S.A.". Barrel has "P" on left lug, "HS" on right. Right side of frame with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY / NO. 1748640", "M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY" on dust cover. Left side with "FJA". Crossed cannon cartouche on right side of frame. "U" and "S" proofs on right side trigger guard. Small parts comprise narrow checkered hammer, thick tab safety, long 1911A1 grip safety, short stamped trigger, checkered magazine release, arched serrated mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Keyes fibre grips with thick reinforcing rings. CONDITION: Overall very good, retaining the vast majority of the parkerized finish with some minor handling marks throughout, some have silvered. Slide has been refinished and is a replacement, frame appears original. Congealed oil has discolored some areas. Some silvering to reciprocating areas. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and mild frosting throughout. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1911A1 Serial Number: 1748640
Manufactured 1944. Serrated slope front sight with square notch rear sight. Left side of the slide with "Remington Rand Inc / Syracuse N.Y. U.S.A.". Barrel has "P" on lef...moret lug, "HS" on right. Right side of frame with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY / NO. 1748640", "M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY" on dust cover. Left side with "FJA". Crossed cannon cartouche on right side of frame. "U" and "S" proofs on right side trigger guard. Small parts comprise narrow checkered hammer, thick tab safety, long 1911A1 grip safety, short stamped trigger, checkered magazine release, arched serrated mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Keyes fibre grips with thick reinforcing rings. CONDITION: Overall very good, retaining the vast majority of the parkerized finish with some minor handling marks throughout, some have silvered. Slide has been refinished and is a replacement, frame appears original. Congealed oil has discolored some areas. Some silvering to reciprocating areas. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and mild frosting throughout. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1911A1 Serial Number: 1748640

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(C) RUSSIAN CONTRACT COLT 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SWEDISH HOLSTER.

Lot # 2150 (Sale Order: 61 of 374)      

Shipped in June 1916 as per factory letter from Colt. Russia funneled most of the purchases through Britain, which were marked in Cyrillic on the dust cover; this gun is not marked as such and the letter indicates shipment straight to Russia. Half-moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight. 2 line 2 block patent dates and Colt information on left side of slide, no Rampant Colt observed. There is a small British broad arrow proof on the inside of the slide, near the firing pin channel. Right side of slide with "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45". Barrel is only marked with an illegible stamp in front of lug, looks like it may be a "T". Frame with "GOVERNMENT MODEL / C 42087". Checkered spur hammer, left side only safety with relief mill cut, slide release with relief mill cut, and magazine release. Short 1911 grip safety, flat smooth mainspring housing with lanyard loop. 2-piece truncated diamond walnut grips. 2-tone magazine with lanyard loop. These rare guns were shipped into Murmansk and Archangel before distribution to Russian forces; beyond that little of their history is known, however, there is one account that a 1911 was used to kill the Romanovs. Accompanied by a Swedish Lahti holster that has clearly been with this gun for some time. CONDITION: Good, with evidence of a chemical homogenization throughout, mixed with what appears to be the original blue in protected areas. Scattered areas of oxidation and heavy use such as under slide release, rear of frame, normal for these guns. Grip straps are essentially silver, with silvering to high edges and towards muzzle consistent with holster use. Bore with strong rifling and frosting in grooves. Holster is very good, supple, with some crazing to leather and 1 belt strap replaced, but stitching is tight and serviceable. EMW Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Russian contract Paperwork: Copy of Colt Letter Serial Number: C42087
Shipped in June 1916 as per factory letter from Colt. Russia funneled most of the purchases through Britain, which were marked in Cyrillic on the dust cover; this gun is ...morenot marked as such and the letter indicates shipment straight to Russia. Half-moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight. 2 line 2 block patent dates and Colt information on left side of slide, no Rampant Colt observed. There is a small British broad arrow proof on the inside of the slide, near the firing pin channel. Right side of slide with "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45". Barrel is only marked with an illegible stamp in front of lug, looks like it may be a "T". Frame with "GOVERNMENT MODEL / C 42087". Checkered spur hammer, left side only safety with relief mill cut, slide release with relief mill cut, and magazine release. Short 1911 grip safety, flat smooth mainspring housing with lanyard loop. 2-piece truncated diamond walnut grips. 2-tone magazine with lanyard loop. These rare guns were shipped into Murmansk and Archangel before distribution to Russian forces; beyond that little of their history is known, however, there is one account that a 1911 was used to kill the Romanovs. Accompanied by a Swedish Lahti holster that has clearly been with this gun for some time. CONDITION: Good, with evidence of a chemical homogenization throughout, mixed with what appears to be the original blue in protected areas. Scattered areas of oxidation and heavy use such as under slide release, rear of frame, normal for these guns. Grip straps are essentially silver, with silvering to high edges and towards muzzle consistent with holster use. Bore with strong rifling and frosting in grooves. Holster is very good, supple, with some crazing to leather and 1 belt strap replaced, but stitching is tight and serviceable. EMW Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Russian contract Paperwork: Copy of Colt Letter Serial Number: C42087

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(C) COLT "LUNCH BOX" 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL

Lot # 2151 (Sale Order: 62 of 374)      

There are several known examples of unserialized 1911 platform pistols that were simply never serialized and did not have their numbers removed. Present example is an unserialized Colt 1911, with careful measurements of the frame and inspection leading us to the conclusion that this gun never received a serial number. Popular nomenclature for these guns are "lunch box specials" as urban lore is that the parts would be smuggled out in lunch boxes and then assembled outside the factory. Half moon front sight and U notch flat top rear sight, left side of slide with 2-line 2-block patent and address with intercepting rampant Colt. Right side with "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY". "H" stamped at top of firing pin retaining plate channel. Barrel marked "COLT 45 AUTO" on lower left of chamber, "G" in front of lugs. Frame with "H" and "G" proofs near disconnector hole. Frame is devoid of normally expected markings, with only "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on right side of frame. Small parts comprise spurred checkered hammer, checkered slide release with relief mill undercut, thin tab safety, short checkered milled trigger, checkered magazine release, short 1911 grip safety, and truncated diamond walnut grips. Flat serrated mainspring housing with 2 holes on base for lanyard loop, later vintage. 2 tone magazine with dual pinned base, "B" on baseplate lip for Barnes and Kolbert. CONDITION: Very good, especially considering that this gun was never "finished", with approximately 30% blue remaining in protected areas, balance a smooth dove grey with flashes of chocolate patina. Marks are crisp, and distension around US Property mark is further indicative of being free of tampering. Grips are very good, left scale has a 1/2" strike. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial Number: NSN
There are several known examples of unserialized 1911 platform pistols that were simply never serialized and did not have their numbers removed. Present example is an uns...moreerialized Colt 1911, with careful measurements of the frame and inspection leading us to the conclusion that this gun never received a serial number. Popular nomenclature for these guns are "lunch box specials" as urban lore is that the parts would be smuggled out in lunch boxes and then assembled outside the factory. Half moon front sight and U notch flat top rear sight, left side of slide with 2-line 2-block patent and address with intercepting rampant Colt. Right side with "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY". "H" stamped at top of firing pin retaining plate channel. Barrel marked "COLT 45 AUTO" on lower left of chamber, "G" in front of lugs. Frame with "H" and "G" proofs near disconnector hole. Frame is devoid of normally expected markings, with only "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on right side of frame. Small parts comprise spurred checkered hammer, checkered slide release with relief mill undercut, thin tab safety, short checkered milled trigger, checkered magazine release, short 1911 grip safety, and truncated diamond walnut grips. Flat serrated mainspring housing with 2 holes on base for lanyard loop, later vintage. 2 tone magazine with dual pinned base, "B" on baseplate lip for Barnes and Kolbert. CONDITION: Very good, especially considering that this gun was never "finished", with approximately 30% blue remaining in protected areas, balance a smooth dove grey with flashes of chocolate patina. Marks are crisp, and distension around US Property mark is further indicative of being free of tampering. Grips are very good, left scale has a 1/2" strike. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial Number: NSN

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(C) COLT ACE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BOX (1937).

Lot # 2152 (Sale Order: 63 of 374)      

Manufactured 1937. Tall smooth front sight, adjustable rear sight. Slide with appropriate 2-line 1-block patent and address information rollmark, rear with uncircled pony. Right side of slide with Ace rollmark. Recoil spring guide rod with 6 shock buffs for appropriate cycling. Top of frame stamped "69" and "R" near disconnector hole. Fully checkered walnut grips. Checkered spurred hammer, thick tab safety, slide release, magazine release, and short milled trigger. Long 1911A1 grip safety, arched knurled mainspring housing. Housed in appropriate maroon box with Ace end label and pencil written serial number on bottom. Box has Service Model Ace paperwork and shooting suggestions pamphlet. 2-tone magazine with loading assist that follows body of magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the Colt factory blue with some minor marks from handling and storage. Some very minor silvering to muzzle and high edges, and at reciprocating areas. Screws have been molested, and grips are most likely replaced. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is excellent, bright, and shiny with strong rifling. Box is very good with minor age distress. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Ace Serial Number: 7965
Manufactured 1937. Tall smooth front sight, adjustable rear sight. Slide with appropriate 2-line 1-block patent and address information rollmark, rear with uncircled pony...more. Right side of slide with Ace rollmark. Recoil spring guide rod with 6 shock buffs for appropriate cycling. Top of frame stamped "69" and "R" near disconnector hole. Fully checkered walnut grips. Checkered spurred hammer, thick tab safety, slide release, magazine release, and short milled trigger. Long 1911A1 grip safety, arched knurled mainspring housing. Housed in appropriate maroon box with Ace end label and pencil written serial number on bottom. Box has Service Model Ace paperwork and shooting suggestions pamphlet. 2-tone magazine with loading assist that follows body of magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the Colt factory blue with some minor marks from handling and storage. Some very minor silvering to muzzle and high edges, and at reciprocating areas. Screws have been molested, and grips are most likely replaced. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is excellent, bright, and shiny with strong rifling. Box is very good with minor age distress. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Ace Serial Number: 7965

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(C) COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1920).

Lot # 2153 (Sale Order: 64 of 374)      

Manufactured 1920. Half moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight. Left side with 2-line, 1-block address and patent information, right side with "COLT // AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE .45 // (Rampant Colt)". Barrel with "P H" oriented to be read muzzle up; "P" in front of lug, faint proof on right side (T?). "S" subinspector near disconnector hole. Left side of trigger with "W" and Colt's VP proofs, right side with "29". Right side of frame with "GOVERNMENT MODEL / (serial number)". Small parts comprise spurred checkered hammer, thick tab checkered safety, checkered slide release with relief mill cut, short 1911 grip safety, long milled smooth trigger, checkered magazine release, smooth mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Truncated diamond walnut grips. 2 tone magazine with dual pinned base. CONDITION: Overall excellent, retaining virtually all of the Colt factory bluing. Some minor spotting to muzzle consistent with holster wear, and to high edges. Some minor handling marks throughout, including a takedown mark and silvering to reciprocating areas. Barrel hood polished bright. Proofs with appropriate distension from application of stamp. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny with crisp rifling and some very minor frosting at grooves. Mechanically fine. EMW Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Serial Number: C124596
Manufactured 1920. Half moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight. Left side with 2-line, 1-block address and patent information, right side with "COLT // AUTOMATIC /...more CALIBRE .45 // (Rampant Colt)". Barrel with "P H" oriented to be read muzzle up; "P" in front of lug, faint proof on right side (T?). "S" subinspector near disconnector hole. Left side of trigger with "W" and Colt's VP proofs, right side with "29". Right side of frame with "GOVERNMENT MODEL / (serial number)". Small parts comprise spurred checkered hammer, thick tab checkered safety, checkered slide release with relief mill cut, short 1911 grip safety, long milled smooth trigger, checkered magazine release, smooth mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Truncated diamond walnut grips. 2 tone magazine with dual pinned base. CONDITION: Overall excellent, retaining virtually all of the Colt factory bluing. Some minor spotting to muzzle consistent with holster wear, and to high edges. Some minor handling marks throughout, including a takedown mark and silvering to reciprocating areas. Barrel hood polished bright. Proofs with appropriate distension from application of stamp. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny with crisp rifling and some very minor frosting at grooves. Mechanically fine. EMW Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Serial Number: C124596

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(C) COLT GOVERNMENT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1915).

Lot # 2154 (Sale Order: 65 of 374)      

Manufactured 1915. Modified blade front sight, square notch flat top rear sight, right side of slide with "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45" in serif font, left side with 2 line 2 block patent and address information, uncircled pony at rear. Barrel with "J" proof on left lug, hood has been polished and previous proof is illegible. "D" and "S" proofs near disconnector hole. Colt VP proof on left side of trigger guard, R inspection. Right side of frame with "GOVERNMENT MODEL" in serif font and serial number. Small parts comprise spurred checkered hammer, relief milled slide release, relief milled thumb safety, long milled trigger, checkered magazine release. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating shipment to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri, August 12th, 1915, in a shipment of 10. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the majority of the factory bluing, approximately 75%, with slide having some handling marks throughout that have silvered. Some high edge wear consistent with muzzle wear and some silvering to reciprocating areas, takedown mark. Front strap mostly patina, rear sight approximately half patina and half blue. Mechanics need attention as hammer tends to follow, bore is good with frosting in grooves. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: C18022
Manufactured 1915. Modified blade front sight, square notch flat top rear sight, right side of slide with "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45" in serif font, left side with 2 li...morene 2 block patent and address information, uncircled pony at rear. Barrel with "J" proof on left lug, hood has been polished and previous proof is illegible. "D" and "S" proofs near disconnector hole. Colt VP proof on left side of trigger guard, R inspection. Right side of frame with "GOVERNMENT MODEL" in serif font and serial number. Small parts comprise spurred checkered hammer, relief milled slide release, relief milled thumb safety, long milled trigger, checkered magazine release. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating shipment to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri, August 12th, 1915, in a shipment of 10. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the majority of the factory bluing, approximately 75%, with slide having some handling marks throughout that have silvered. Some high edge wear consistent with muzzle wear and some silvering to reciprocating areas, takedown mark. Front strap mostly patina, rear sight approximately half patina and half blue. Mechanics need attention as hammer tends to follow, bore is good with frosting in grooves. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: C18022

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(C) COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, USMC ISSUE.

Lot # 2155 (Sale Order: 66 of 374)      

Manufactured 1913 and in the known serial number range for having been issued to the United States Marine Corps. Half moon front sight, U notch round top rear sight. "H" stamped at top of firing pin retaining plate channel. Left side of slide with 2 line 2 block patent and address information in serif font (last patent date Feb 14, 1911), with encircled pony at rear. Right side of slide with "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY", also in serif font. Barrel marked "P H" stamped to be read with muzzle up. Top of frame stamped "H" and "4" near disconnector hole. Left side of dust cover marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", and Penfield proof near checkered magazine release. Right side with numero sign (No with strike under the o) prefix serial number. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, short 1911 grip safety, flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop, thin tab safety with milled undercut, checkered slide release with milled undercut, long smooth trigger, and checkered magazine release. Truncated diamond checkered walnut grips. 2 tone dual pinned base magazine with lanyard loop. CONDITION: Good, showing signs of heavy use that is common on these guns. Slide has been refinished with a thin layer of parkerization. Slight double stamping is visible of patent dates, particularly at Feb 14 date. Parkerization is old and has clearly been on the frame for some time with consistent wear, including silvering at muzzle and numerous handling marks. Frame is good, retaining approximately 50% of the Colt bluing with balance a mixture of gunmetal grey and a smooth light chocolate patina on grip straps. Areas of corrosion, primarily to dust cover. Tool marks around hammer retention pin from improper disassembly. Grips are very good with areas of heavy wear and some pressure strikes, but free of cracks. Magazine is good. Mechanically fine, bore is good with strong visible rifling and some moderate frosting throughout. EMW Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial Number: 37433
Manufactured 1913 and in the known serial number range for having been issued to the United States Marine Corps. Half moon front sight, U notch round top rear sight. "H" ...morestamped at top of firing pin retaining plate channel. Left side of slide with 2 line 2 block patent and address information in serif font (last patent date Feb 14, 1911), with encircled pony at rear. Right side of slide with "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY", also in serif font. Barrel marked "P H" stamped to be read with muzzle up. Top of frame stamped "H" and "4" near disconnector hole. Left side of dust cover marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", and Penfield proof near checkered magazine release. Right side with numero sign (No with strike under the o) prefix serial number. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, short 1911 grip safety, flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop, thin tab safety with milled undercut, checkered slide release with milled undercut, long smooth trigger, and checkered magazine release. Truncated diamond checkered walnut grips. 2 tone dual pinned base magazine with lanyard loop. CONDITION: Good, showing signs of heavy use that is common on these guns. Slide has been refinished with a thin layer of parkerization. Slight double stamping is visible of patent dates, particularly at Feb 14 date. Parkerization is old and has clearly been on the frame for some time with consistent wear, including silvering at muzzle and numerous handling marks. Frame is good, retaining approximately 50% of the Colt bluing with balance a mixture of gunmetal grey and a smooth light chocolate patina on grip straps. Areas of corrosion, primarily to dust cover. Tool marks around hammer retention pin from improper disassembly. Grips are very good with areas of heavy wear and some pressure strikes, but free of cracks. Magazine is good. Mechanically fine, bore is good with strong visible rifling and some moderate frosting throughout. EMW Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial Number: 37433

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(C) DWM BULGARIAN M1911 CONTRACT LUGER SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Lot # 2156 (Sale Order: 67 of 374)      

1 of only 10,000 M1911 Lugers manufactured by DWM under contract for the Bulgarian army, shortly after Bulgaria declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire. This example, manufactured as part of the first half of the contract, bears the distinctive intertwined "DWM" monogram over the chamber, with the Bulgarian coat of arms present on the toggle link. The right side of the receiver bears a faint Bulgarian lion proof. Left side of frame and the extractor both bear the correct Cyrillic markings. The right side of the frame bears an unusual boxed "3" and boxed "20" proofs, with an additional boxed "9" proof present on the barrel. Metal components exhibit a dark arsenal reapplied blue finish, with some small parts being strawed and nitre blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered walnut grips, which block the frame's provision for the lanyard loop. All numbers are matching with the exception of the firing pin and grips, which are numbered. Magazine is mismatched. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their arsenal reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some areas of mild wear and thinning showing through to a pleasant brown patina overall. Strawed components are extremely fine. Proofs are soft, with some sections being partially illegible. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit moderate smoothing overall, with some scattered nicks and impressions to the diamonds. A rare and desirable M1911 Bulgarian Luger, with several unusual proof marks. MLW Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: DWM Model: M1911 Serial Number: 412
1 of only 10,000 M1911 Lugers manufactured by DWM under contract for the Bulgarian army, shortly after Bulgaria declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire. This ex...moreample, manufactured as part of the first half of the contract, bears the distinctive intertwined "DWM" monogram over the chamber, with the Bulgarian coat of arms present on the toggle link. The right side of the receiver bears a faint Bulgarian lion proof. Left side of frame and the extractor both bear the correct Cyrillic markings. The right side of the frame bears an unusual boxed "3" and boxed "20" proofs, with an additional boxed "9" proof present on the barrel. Metal components exhibit a dark arsenal reapplied blue finish, with some small parts being strawed and nitre blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered walnut grips, which block the frame's provision for the lanyard loop. All numbers are matching with the exception of the firing pin and grips, which are numbered. Magazine is mismatched. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their arsenal reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some areas of mild wear and thinning showing through to a pleasant brown patina overall. Strawed components are extremely fine. Proofs are soft, with some sections being partially illegible. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit moderate smoothing overall, with some scattered nicks and impressions to the diamonds. A rare and desirable M1911 Bulgarian Luger, with several unusual proof marks. MLW Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: DWM Model: M1911 Serial Number: 412

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(C) SCARCE FINNISH VKT L-35 LAHTI SERIES I SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH COMPLETE RIG.

Lot # 2157 (Sale Order: 68 of 374)      

1 of only 2,600 Series I L-35 Lahti pistols manufactured at the VKT arsenal and delivered to the Finnish military in June of 1941. These Series I pistols were among the very first true production examples made, with the previous series (Series 0) pistols being mainly manufactured for field testing in 1938. This example bears the "VKT" logo above "L-35" and a boxed Finnish "SA" property mark on the top of the receiver, with small "L" within a triangle proofs present overall. Butt of frame exhibits a Simpson LTD. import stamp. Upper assembly exhibits the proper rounded protrusion for the lock retaining spring, which was eliminated from subsequent series production pistols. Metal components exhibit a pleasing high polish military blue finish, with the frame being mounted with 2-piece checkered brown bakelite "VKT" logo grips. All numbers are matching and include the frame, slide, and bolt carrier. Loaded chamber indicator is not present. This example is accompanied by a proper brown leather holster (That is extremely similar to the P.08 holster) that contains a cleaning rod, spare magazine, as well as a loading tool. Rear of holster exhibits an additional leather strap, to accommodate a wood buttstock, that was never produced or issued in any substantial numbers. CONDITION: Metal components retain the majority of their Finnish arsenal applied blue finish, exhibiting scattered superficial marks showing through to silvering, as well as some mild wear on appropriate areas from use from handling and storage in the holster. Mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are very good to excellent overall, exhibiting few minor nicks and marks. Holster exhibits age related wear, exhibiting mild exterior wear and a few spots of minor crazing. An extremely scarce example of a Series I Lahti L-35 semi-automatic pistol. MLW Accessories: Holster, Spare magazine, Cleaning rod, Loading tool Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: VKT Model: L-35 Serial Number: 3269
1 of only 2,600 Series I L-35 Lahti pistols manufactured at the VKT arsenal and delivered to the Finnish military in June of 1941. These Series I pistols were among the v...moreery first true production examples made, with the previous series (Series 0) pistols being mainly manufactured for field testing in 1938. This example bears the "VKT" logo above "L-35" and a boxed Finnish "SA" property mark on the top of the receiver, with small "L" within a triangle proofs present overall. Butt of frame exhibits a Simpson LTD. import stamp. Upper assembly exhibits the proper rounded protrusion for the lock retaining spring, which was eliminated from subsequent series production pistols. Metal components exhibit a pleasing high polish military blue finish, with the frame being mounted with 2-piece checkered brown bakelite "VKT" logo grips. All numbers are matching and include the frame, slide, and bolt carrier. Loaded chamber indicator is not present. This example is accompanied by a proper brown leather holster (That is extremely similar to the P.08 holster) that contains a cleaning rod, spare magazine, as well as a loading tool. Rear of holster exhibits an additional leather strap, to accommodate a wood buttstock, that was never produced or issued in any substantial numbers. CONDITION: Metal components retain the majority of their Finnish arsenal applied blue finish, exhibiting scattered superficial marks showing through to silvering, as well as some mild wear on appropriate areas from use from handling and storage in the holster. Mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are very good to excellent overall, exhibiting few minor nicks and marks. Holster exhibits age related wear, exhibiting mild exterior wear and a few spots of minor crazing. An extremely scarce example of a Series I Lahti L-35 semi-automatic pistol. MLW Accessories: Holster, Spare magazine, Cleaning rod, Loading tool Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: VKT Model: L-35 Serial Number: 3269

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(C) SCARCE HIGH CONDITION FINNISH VKT L-35 LAHTI SERIES II SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

Lot # 2158 (Sale Order: 69 of 374)      

1 of only approximately 1,000 Series II L-35 Lahti pistol manufactured by VKT between 1941-1942, during the Continuation War. The top of the receiver bears the "VKT" logo above "L-35", with a boxed Finnish "SA" property mark present on the left side of the slide. Butt of frame exhibits a Simpson LTD. import stamp. Metal components exhibit a pleasing high polish military blue finish, with the frame being mounted with 2-piece checkered brown bakelite "VKT" logo grips. All numbers are matching and include the frame, receiver, as well as the bolt carrier. Pistol is accompanied by a Swedish brown soft shell leather holster. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their Finnish arsenal applied blue finish, exhibiting some concentrated spots of thinning and wear that show through to gray patina, as well as some scattered superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting some extremely light inactive oxidation and retaining sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent. Holster exhibits age related wear and mild crazing from handling and storage, with some losses to the stitching at the toe and on an area on the left side. An extremely scarce example of a VKT Series II L-35 Lahti pistol. MLW Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: VKT Model: L-35 Serial Number: 4169
1 of only approximately 1,000 Series II L-35 Lahti pistol manufactured by VKT between 1941-1942, during the Continuation War. The top of the receiver bears the "VKT" logo...more above "L-35", with a boxed Finnish "SA" property mark present on the left side of the slide. Butt of frame exhibits a Simpson LTD. import stamp. Metal components exhibit a pleasing high polish military blue finish, with the frame being mounted with 2-piece checkered brown bakelite "VKT" logo grips. All numbers are matching and include the frame, receiver, as well as the bolt carrier. Pistol is accompanied by a Swedish brown soft shell leather holster. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their Finnish arsenal applied blue finish, exhibiting some concentrated spots of thinning and wear that show through to gray patina, as well as some scattered superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting some extremely light inactive oxidation and retaining sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent. Holster exhibits age related wear and mild crazing from handling and storage, with some losses to the stitching at the toe and on an area on the left side. An extremely scarce example of a VKT Series II L-35 Lahti pistol. MLW Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: VKT Model: L-35 Serial Number: 4169

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(C) EXCELLENT FINNISH VKT L-35 LAHTI SERIES III SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

Lot # 2159 (Sale Order: 70 of 374)      

1 of only approximately 2,000 Series III L-35 Lahti pistols manufactured at the VKT arsenal and subsequently delivered to the Finnish military in the spring of 1944. This example was among the first L-35 pistols produced that had their design simplified via the removal of several machined features, most notably lacking the rounded protrusion for the lock retaining spring at the rear of the slide, but still retaining the loaded chamber indicator. The top of the receiver is stamped with the "VKT" logo above "L-35" as well as a boxed Finnish "SA" property stamp. Left side of frame bears an encircled "M" proof. Butt of frame exhibits a Simpson LTD. import stamp. Metal components exhibit a military blue finish, with the frame being mounted with 2-piece plastic checkered "VKT" logo grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, slide, and bolt carrier. Pistol is accompanied by Swedish M1907 brown leather holster stamped with 3 crowns as well as a "Crown / I 15" proof on the flap. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their arsenal applied blue finish, exhibiting some scattered superficial handling marks and a few spots of minor thinning and wear overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Holster is very good, exhibiting some mild wear from storage and handling. MLW Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: VKT Model: L-35 Serial Number: 6346
1 of only approximately 2,000 Series III L-35 Lahti pistols manufactured at the VKT arsenal and subsequently delivered to the Finnish military in the spring of 1944. This...more example was among the first L-35 pistols produced that had their design simplified via the removal of several machined features, most notably lacking the rounded protrusion for the lock retaining spring at the rear of the slide, but still retaining the loaded chamber indicator. The top of the receiver is stamped with the "VKT" logo above "L-35" as well as a boxed Finnish "SA" property stamp. Left side of frame bears an encircled "M" proof. Butt of frame exhibits a Simpson LTD. import stamp. Metal components exhibit a military blue finish, with the frame being mounted with 2-piece plastic checkered "VKT" logo grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, slide, and bolt carrier. Pistol is accompanied by Swedish M1907 brown leather holster stamped with 3 crowns as well as a "Crown / I 15" proof on the flap. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their arsenal applied blue finish, exhibiting some scattered superficial handling marks and a few spots of minor thinning and wear overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Holster is very good, exhibiting some mild wear from storage and handling. MLW Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: VKT Model: L-35 Serial Number: 6346

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(C) EXTREMELY FINE FINNISH VALMET L-35 LAHTI SERIES IV SEMI-AUTOMATIC WITH ORIGINAL BOX & ACCESSORIE

Lot # 2160 (Sale Order: 71 of 374)      

Series IV L-35 Lahti manufactured by Valmet after World War II for commercial sales. The top of the receiver is stamped "VALMET" above "L-35". Bottom of frame butt exhibits a Simpson LTD. import stamp. Metal components exhibit a blued finish, with the frame being mounted with 2-piece checkered plastic "VKT" logo grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, slide, and bolt carrier. Pistol is accompanied by a later type brown leather holster (without the provision for a shoulder stock) and its matching cardboard box containing 1 spare magazine as well as a magazine loader. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with metal components retaining nearly all of their original factory applied blue finish, exhibiting a layer of old cosmoline on exterior and interior surfaces. Mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Box exhibits some mild wear from handling and storage, but is otherwise fine. Holster leather is still malleable, exhibiting some scattered handling marks and a few age related cracks. An extremely fine example of a Valmet produced commercial L-35 Lahti pistol. MLW Accessories: Holster, Box, Spare magazine, Magazine loader Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Valmet Model: L-35 Serial Number: 6975
Series IV L-35 Lahti manufactured by Valmet after World War II for commercial sales. The top of the receiver is stamped "VALMET" above "L-35". Bottom of frame butt exhibi...morets a Simpson LTD. import stamp. Metal components exhibit a blued finish, with the frame being mounted with 2-piece checkered plastic "VKT" logo grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, slide, and bolt carrier. Pistol is accompanied by a later type brown leather holster (without the provision for a shoulder stock) and its matching cardboard box containing 1 spare magazine as well as a magazine loader. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with metal components retaining nearly all of their original factory applied blue finish, exhibiting a layer of old cosmoline on exterior and interior surfaces. Mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are excellent overall. Box exhibits some mild wear from handling and storage, but is otherwise fine. Holster leather is still malleable, exhibiting some scattered handling marks and a few age related cracks. An extremely fine example of a Valmet produced commercial L-35 Lahti pistol. MLW Accessories: Holster, Box, Spare magazine, Magazine loader Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 9x19mm Parabellum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Valmet Model: L-35 Serial Number: 6975

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(A) LOEWE C93 BORCHARDT SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH MANTON RETAILED CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

Lot # 2161 (Sale Order: 72 of 374)      

Rare and desirable cased Borchardt C-93 pistol. With only about 3000 of these manufactured between Loewe and DWM. Developed by Hugo Borchardt, an American. He followed the same principle as the toggle lock system of the Maxim machine gun. This is an all matching numbers gun in a leather case. The label in the top of the case is addressed "MANTON & COY. / GUN, RIFLE / & PISTOL MANUFACTURES / TO H. E. THE VICEROY OF INDIA / 13 OLD COURT HOUSE STREET. / CALCUTTA". The gun comes with an original stock, holster, sling and 2 extra magazines. The 2 extra magazines have been renickeled and new wood bottoms installed on them. They are both numbered to the gun. There is also an aftermarket stock, cheek piece, and cleaning kit. This gun would be the centerpiece of most collections. CONDITION: Gun retains the vast majority of the lustrous blue finish with nitre blue small parts. 2-piece checkered wood grip panels. The checkering is sharp and crisp with an uncheckered border. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Original stock shows a few handling dings and burses. There has been a Lyman peep sight added to the top of the stock. The holster shows some leather checking but is in above-average condition. The exterior of the fitted leather case shows storage and handling marks. The green interior shows wear. The case has protected this gun for the last 125 years for it to be in this condition. REW Accessories: Case and accessories Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 7.65x25mm FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Loewe Model: C93 Serial Number: 377
Rare and desirable cased Borchardt C-93 pistol. With only about 3000 of these manufactured between Loewe and DWM. Developed by Hugo Borchardt, an American. He followed th...moree same principle as the toggle lock system of the Maxim machine gun. This is an all matching numbers gun in a leather case. The label in the top of the case is addressed "MANTON & COY. / GUN, RIFLE / & PISTOL MANUFACTURES / TO H. E. THE VICEROY OF INDIA / 13 OLD COURT HOUSE STREET. / CALCUTTA". The gun comes with an original stock, holster, sling and 2 extra magazines. The 2 extra magazines have been renickeled and new wood bottoms installed on them. They are both numbered to the gun. There is also an aftermarket stock, cheek piece, and cleaning kit. This gun would be the centerpiece of most collections. CONDITION: Gun retains the vast majority of the lustrous blue finish with nitre blue small parts. 2-piece checkered wood grip panels. The checkering is sharp and crisp with an uncheckered border. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Original stock shows a few handling dings and burses. There has been a Lyman peep sight added to the top of the stock. The holster shows some leather checking but is in above-average condition. The exterior of the fitted leather case shows storage and handling marks. The green interior shows wear. The case has protected this gun for the last 125 years for it to be in this condition. REW Accessories: Case and accessories Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 7.65x25mm FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Loewe Model: C93 Serial Number: 377

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(C) EXCEPTIONAL, SCARCE, AND HIGHLY DESIREABLE ALL MATCHING KRIEGHOFF "1943" DATE P.08 LUGER WITH HO

Lot # 2162 (Sale Order: 73 of 374)      

1 of only an estimated 300 P.08 Lugers manufactured by Krieghoff for the Luftwaffe in 1943. This example is stamped "1943" over the chamber, with the right side exhibiting Krieghoff "(Eagle) / 2" waffenamts followed by a drooping eagle firing proof. Toggle bears Krieghoff's "HK" anchor logo above "KRIEGHOFF / SUHL". Major metal components exhibit Krieghoff's standard lustrous blue finish, with some smaller components being strawed. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black plastic grips. All numbers are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety bar, barrel, receiver, breechblock, firing pin, toggles, as well as the magazine. Already extremely rare in and of itself, this example is accompanied by a black leather holster, 1 spare matching magazine, as well as a properly marked "(Eagle) / 2" waffenamt stamped loading tool. PROVENANCE: James D. Julia, 2013 Extraordinary & Historic Firearms Auction, Lot #3089. CONDITION: Metal components retain the majority of their original untouched blue finish, exhibiting some scattered spots of concentrated thinning and wear that shows through to pleasant brown patina, with the grip straps showing thinning through to gray as well as areas of inactive oxidation from handling. Strawed components show appropriate wear through to gray, as well as some light surface oxidation overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips show smoothing, as well as some scattered nicks and marks from storage and handling, with the right panel showing areas of marring to the diamonds. Holster leather is malleable, exhibiting age related cracking overall and some spots of crazing. Flap strap is torn and missing the lower half. A truly exceptional and all original example of a scarce 1943 dated Krieghoff produced Luger. MLW Accessories: Holster, Spare matching magazine, Loading tool Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Krieghoff Model: P.08 Paperwork: Catalog Page Serial Number: 11423
1 of only an estimated 300 P.08 Lugers manufactured by Krieghoff for the Luftwaffe in 1943. This example is stamped "1943" over the chamber, with the right side exhibitin...moreg Krieghoff "(Eagle) / 2" waffenamts followed by a drooping eagle firing proof. Toggle bears Krieghoff's "HK" anchor logo above "KRIEGHOFF / SUHL". Major metal components exhibit Krieghoff's standard lustrous blue finish, with some smaller components being strawed. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black plastic grips. All numbers are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety bar, barrel, receiver, breechblock, firing pin, toggles, as well as the magazine. Already extremely rare in and of itself, this example is accompanied by a black leather holster, 1 spare matching magazine, as well as a properly marked "(Eagle) / 2" waffenamt stamped loading tool. PROVENANCE: James D. Julia, 2013 Extraordinary & Historic Firearms Auction, Lot #3089. CONDITION: Metal components retain the majority of their original untouched blue finish, exhibiting some scattered spots of concentrated thinning and wear that shows through to pleasant brown patina, with the grip straps showing thinning through to gray as well as areas of inactive oxidation from handling. Strawed components show appropriate wear through to gray, as well as some light surface oxidation overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips show smoothing, as well as some scattered nicks and marks from storage and handling, with the right panel showing areas of marring to the diamonds. Holster leather is malleable, exhibiting age related cracking overall and some spots of crazing. Flap strap is torn and missing the lower half. A truly exceptional and all original example of a scarce 1943 dated Krieghoff produced Luger. MLW Accessories: Holster, Spare matching magazine, Loading tool Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Krieghoff Model: P.08 Paperwork: Catalog Page Serial Number: 11423

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(M) SUBLIME AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE KRAUSE WERKE MODEL 1906 .45 ACP LUGER WITH PRESENTATION CASE AND LE

Lot # 2163 (Sale Order: 74 of 374)      

Wonderful Model 1906 Luger chambered in .45 ACP, closely resembling the 2 Model 1906 test Lugers provided by DWM for the 1907 U.S. military test trials. This is 1 of only a handful of examples (less than 30) that were professionally produced by Mike Krause (Krause Werke) of California, and demonstrates the mastery of Krause's craftsmanship, who produced these pistols dimensioned from the sole surviving original example that was utilized during the 1907 test trials. This example bears only the serial number "21" on the front of the frame, with the exterior otherwise being devoid of any proofs or markings. Receiver lug and the left side of the rear toggle link both bear matching serial numbers to the frame. Interior of left grip panel exhibits a hand-scribed "21" in pencil. Major metal components exhibit a lustrous blue finish, with some smaller components being finely strawed. Frame is mounted with marvelously crafted checkered walnut grip panels. Additional features include a fat 4 -3/4" .45 ACP barrel, dovetailed front sight, "V" notch rear sight" as well as a 1906 pattern grip safety. This example is accompanied by a black leatherette presentation case, featuring chrome plated accoutrements. Interior of case features a green felt lining and contains an unmarked loading tool, pin punch, cleaning rod/oiler, a spare magazine, as well as a provision for a single box of .45 ACP ammunition. Additionally, this pistol is accompanied by a custom made brown leather holster. CONDITION: Extremely fine to near new, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original Krause Werke applied blue finish, exhibiting some areas of grease and few indications of extensive handling. Strawed components are en suite. Mirror bore, exhibiting some areas of grease, as well as sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Grips are exceptional. Leatherette presentation case is very good overall, exhibiting some mild superficial marks from storage and handling, as well as a couple of small losses to the exterior. Interior of case is excellent. A truly exceptional recreation of the 2 documented .45 ACP Lugers utilized by the U.S. military during the 1907 trials, that only accentuates Krause's masterful craftsmanship. MLW Accessories: Case, Holster Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Krause Werke Model: 1906 Luger Serial Number: 21
Wonderful Model 1906 Luger chambered in .45 ACP, closely resembling the 2 Model 1906 test Lugers provided by DWM for the 1907 U.S. military test trials. This is 1 of only...more a handful of examples (less than 30) that were professionally produced by Mike Krause (Krause Werke) of California, and demonstrates the mastery of Krause's craftsmanship, who produced these pistols dimensioned from the sole surviving original example that was utilized during the 1907 test trials. This example bears only the serial number "21" on the front of the frame, with the exterior otherwise being devoid of any proofs or markings. Receiver lug and the left side of the rear toggle link both bear matching serial numbers to the frame. Interior of left grip panel exhibits a hand-scribed "21" in pencil. Major metal components exhibit a lustrous blue finish, with some smaller components being finely strawed. Frame is mounted with marvelously crafted checkered walnut grip panels. Additional features include a fat 4 -3/4" .45 ACP barrel, dovetailed front sight, "V" notch rear sight" as well as a 1906 pattern grip safety. This example is accompanied by a black leatherette presentation case, featuring chrome plated accoutrements. Interior of case features a green felt lining and contains an unmarked loading tool, pin punch, cleaning rod/oiler, a spare magazine, as well as a provision for a single box of .45 ACP ammunition. Additionally, this pistol is accompanied by a custom made brown leather holster. CONDITION: Extremely fine to near new, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original Krause Werke applied blue finish, exhibiting some areas of grease and few indications of extensive handling. Strawed components are en suite. Mirror bore, exhibiting some areas of grease, as well as sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Grips are exceptional. Leatherette presentation case is very good overall, exhibiting some mild superficial marks from storage and handling, as well as a couple of small losses to the exterior. Interior of case is excellent. A truly exceptional recreation of the 2 documented .45 ACP Lugers utilized by the U.S. military during the 1907 trials, that only accentuates Krause's masterful craftsmanship. MLW Accessories: Case, Holster Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Krause Werke Model: 1906 Luger Serial Number: 21

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(C) DWM C93 BORCHARDT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CARBINE STOCK

Lot # 2164 (Sale Order: 75 of 374)      

Rare and desirable DWM Borchardt C-93 pistol, with only about 3,000 of these manufactured between Loewe and DWM. Developed by Hugo Borchardt, an American. He followed the same principle as the toggle lock system of the Maxim machine gun. This is an all matching numbers gun with 2 matching magazines. The gun comes with an original stock, cheek piece, and an extra original magazine. The holster is a modern reproduction. The stock and cheek piece are not numbered; DWM did not number them where as Loewe did. "(Crown) / B", "(Crown) / U" proofed on the left side of barrel and receiver. "SYSTEM BORCHARDT. PATENT. / DEUTSCHE WAFFEN - UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN / BERLIN" is on the right side of the receiver. with "D.R.P / No.75887" on the toggle. A great addition to any collection. CONDITION: Gun retains the vast majority of the high polish blue finish. With some thinning on the barrel and the spring housing. The majority of the finish loss is at the magazine well. Some light pitting on the right rear of the frame. Nitre blue small parts show some typical wear. Checkered grips with a border show a few slight handling marks. Checkering is sharp and crisp. Bore is good showing some slight frosting in the lands and grooves. Stock is in good shape with a few small dings and dents from use. The cheek piece has the wrong hardware in the take off lever. Holster is in great shape but is a new manufactured holster. REW Accessories: Stock and extra magazine Barrel Length: 7" Caliber/Bore: 7.63 Borchardt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: DWM Model: C93 Borchardt Serial Number: 1916
Rare and desirable DWM Borchardt C-93 pistol, with only about 3,000 of these manufactured between Loewe and DWM. Developed by Hugo Borchardt, an American. He followed the...more same principle as the toggle lock system of the Maxim machine gun. This is an all matching numbers gun with 2 matching magazines. The gun comes with an original stock, cheek piece, and an extra original magazine. The holster is a modern reproduction. The stock and cheek piece are not numbered; DWM did not number them where as Loewe did. "(Crown) / B", "(Crown) / U" proofed on the left side of barrel and receiver. "SYSTEM BORCHARDT. PATENT. / DEUTSCHE WAFFEN - UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN / BERLIN" is on the right side of the receiver. with "D.R.P / No.75887" on the toggle. A great addition to any collection. CONDITION: Gun retains the vast majority of the high polish blue finish. With some thinning on the barrel and the spring housing. The majority of the finish loss is at the magazine well. Some light pitting on the right rear of the frame. Nitre blue small parts show some typical wear. Checkered grips with a border show a few slight handling marks. Checkering is sharp and crisp. Bore is good showing some slight frosting in the lands and grooves. Stock is in good shape with a few small dings and dents from use. The cheek piece has the wrong hardware in the take off lever. Holster is in great shape but is a new manufactured holster. REW Accessories: Stock and extra magazine Barrel Length: 7" Caliber/Bore: 7.63 Borchardt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: DWM Model: C93 Borchardt Serial Number: 1916

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