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**NEW ADDITION** SMOF5128 - WWII GERMAN LUGER (PISTOL 08) MADE BY MAUSER IN 1937 Serial number 1833q. Caliber 9mm. George Luger introduced his classic pistol to world about 1900. The German Army adopted it in 1908 and named it the P08. The Luger pistol is one of the most ergonomically correct pistols ever made, with natural pointing tendency rarely attained by any other pistol. It was the most highly covet souvenir sought by the GI`s who fought the Germans in 1918 and again in 1942-1945.

This is a correct WWII Luger, it has all matching numbers except the magazine which is the correct vintage with an aluminum base. This is one of the more desirable early 1937 Lugers with the straw trigger and other small parts. On later pistols these parts were blued. The chamber is dated 1937, the forward toggle is marked `S/42` which was one of the manufacturer`s codes assigned to the Mauser factory. Military acceptance stamps are located on the forward right side of the receiver, on the barrel stop block, on the top left side of the barrel one half inch from the receiver. The finish is about 95% - 97% with some slight holster wear on the usual high spots and sharp corners. Most of the straw and electric blue coloring still remains on the small parts. This makes a strikingly handsome contrast with the blued parts of the pistol. The bore is bright and shiny with sharp lands and grooves. The walnut grips are excellent, crisp and clean with sharp checkering and no cracks or dings.

Overall, this is an excellent example of a World War II Luger, the preservation of the straw color on the small parts really makes this a handsome pistol. $1995.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** SMOF5123 - WEBLEY MARK VI PISTOL MADE IN 1916. SERIAL NUMBER 210297 CALIBER 455 ELEY/45 ACP. In 1917 the British presided over an Empire that stretched from the Canadian arctic to the tip of Africa and across India and Africa. The extent of their empire demanded reliable small arms that worked in all conditions, were also sturdy, and required little maintenance. By the late 1880's the British Army adopted a break top, double action, six shot revolvers of 45 caliber made by Webley and Scott. This pistol went through 6 models (Mark I through VI) and continued in service until 1932, when the caliber was changed to 38. The same design in 38 caliber then served into the 1950's when it was replaced by the Browning High Power automatic pistol.

This pistol is the last of the Webley revolvers made for service in World War I, the Mark VI. It was made in 1916. After British service it came to the U.S. Because the rimmed Eley 455 cartridge was almost impossible to find, U.S. gun smiths trimmed off the back of the cylinder making it possible to fire Colt 45 ACP cartridges using half moon clips. The revolver is in very good condition with about 95% of original bluing still intact. There there is some wear on the edges and high spots consistent with wartime use. The lanyard ring is still present. There is some slight pitting on the right hand side of the frame near the trigger and on the trigger guard. Bore is bright with strong riflings. All serial numbers including those on the frame, cylinder and barrel match. Overall a good example of revolver that saw service in World War I. $625.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** SMOF5134 - 17473 - WW2 U.S. MILITARY COLT “COMMANDO” REVOLVER- .38 SPECIAL CALIBER Serial number 15469 with the standard four inch barrel. While the S&W “Victory Model” variant of the S&W Military & Police Model was made in much larger numbers, the comparable Colt “Commando” was also procured in large numbers. Both the S&W and Colt models were procured for mixed issue to military units, the OSS and also to plant guards and the like and maritime commission use. See Charlie Pate's superb "U.S. Handguns of World War II" for full details on these and all other WW2 handguns. The Commando model was essentially a Police Positive model but with rough parkerized finish and plastic instead of wooden grips. Most were made with 4 inch barrels like this one, but some were made with 2 inch barrels, sometimes called the “Junior Commando.” Pate’s book covers all the Commando variations on pages 160-170. A total of about 48,500 were delivered 1942-45, with most of the military used guns being in the early deliveries. This one was probably delivered in the spring of 1943. At this time, the only military mark applied was the ordnance bomb on the left side of the frame near the hammer.

This example is in excellent plus condition with about 98-99% of the original dark gray-black parkerize finish. The wear is limited to a small bright spot on the sides of the muzzle and traces of wear on the very sharpest edges and a few scratches from movement of the cylinder latch and on the hammer sides and a very faint drag line on the cylinder. NO wear at all on the gripstraps and the brown plastic grips are about perfect. Excellent mechanics and the bore is bright and sharp. About as nice an example as you are likely to find any more, and sure to please anyone except the most fanatical condition collector who must have that final 1% of finish. $750.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** SMOF5151 - EARLY ENFIELD MARK IV REVOLVER. SERIAL NUMBER E1338. CALIBER 38 SMITH AND WESSON. The British Army clung onto revolvers longer than any other major army, not adopting an automatic pistol, the Browning High Power, until the late 1940's. They used the break top Webley pistol in 455 caliber through the World War I. After that war they decided to move to 38 caliber, and adopted the Smith Wesson 38 cartridge, but firing a 200 grain slug. The Royal Small Arms factory at Enfield redesigned the six shot Webley pistol to fire the 38 caliber Smith & Wesson cartridge.

The first revolvers to be produced were blued and a hammer had a spur so that they could be fired single or double action. These features were later abandoned to speed production. Most Enfield revolvers seen today have a coat of paint as final finish, with a bobbed hammer and double action only lock.

This revolver was made in 1936 and it still has all of the early features including wooden grips, double/single action lock, spurred hammer, and early blued finish. Over all condition is excellent. with about 90% to 95% of the original bluing remaining. All numbers (cylinder, frame and barrel) match. The bore is good but there is a little darkness in the bottom of the grooves which may clean up. There a small marking on the left side of the barrel that looks to be Arabic (see pictures), but we have not been able to determine which country may have put it there, certainly one of the those over which Britain held dominion. The bottom of the barrel is marked with an importers mark.

Overall this is a handsome example of an early revolver with all of the early features intact. These are not seen very often. $650.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5127 - LUGER - P.08 (BLACK WIDOW) IN 9 MM SERIAL NUMBER 902H. ALL MATCHING. Maker Code "byf" (made by Mauser). Correct And Matching WWII Luger (Pistol 08) Made by Mauser near the end of production (which was some where around 5500i) in 1942. All Matching numbers and correct matching "fxo" magazine with un-numbered black plastic base. Magazine is marked with "fxo" "P.08" and eagle over "37" on the side. This is one of the best Black Widow Lugers that we have ever offered for sale, with 95% - 97% original finish. There is some very slight holster wear on the usual high spots and sharp corners. The bore is bright and shiny with sharp lands and grooves. The black "Black Widow" grips are in excellent condition, sharp checkering with no cracks or chips missing.

The toggle is marked "byf" (the German ordnance code for Mauser-Werke, Oberndorf am Neckar), the chamber is dated 1942. The eagle over "135" (German WW-II Heerswaffenamt inspector`s mark on arms produced at Mauser Werke Ag, Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany) is stamped twice on the left side of frame near the barrel and once on the left side of the barrel. The bore size in millimeters and the serial number is stamped on the bottom of the barrel. The German military test proof (stylized eagle over swastika in a circle) is stamped on the forward right side of the receiver, rear right side of the barrel, and the left side of the breach block. Serial number "902h" is stamped on frame and barrel with matching numbers "02" stamped on all of the correct small parts.

The term Black Widow refers to 9MM Lugers with 4 inch barrels manufactured by Mauser during WWII that had byf markings and 41 or 42 chamber dates. The important aspect of Black Widow Lugers that sets them apart is they were issued with all black parts instead of the usual straw colored trigger, ejector, grip screws, take down latch, safety switch, magazine release and other small parts, "fxo" marked magazines with black plastic un-numbered bases and some had black plastic grips. Black Widow Lugers are in high demand and they usually sell for a premium.

Overall this is a highly superior example of the infamous "Black Widow" WWII Luger that would make an outstanding addition to any collection. Lugers were always the most highly prized war souvenirs, and Black Widows are one of the most popular of all. This is a GI bring back, not later surplus sale item, as the lack of any import markings reflects. $2495.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5025 - EXCELLENT WWII NAZI PROOFED MAUSER MODEL P.38 IN 9 MM SERIAL NUMBER 2955B, MANUFACTURED IN 1944. This is a G.I. Bring back not a recent import. All matching numbers and over 95% originally finish remaining, thinning in some areas mostly on the frontstrap. The bore is shiny with strong lands and. Grips are the correct Mauser type with 6 separated lines, classic mottled brown in color and in excellent condition. Left slide is marked "P.38 byf/ 44". German W.W.II Heerswaffenamt inspectors mark for arms produced at Mauser-Werke AG, Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany (eagle over 135) stamped on slide, barrel, take down block and frame. Military test proof (eagle over swastika in circle) stamped on barrel, slide and take down block. Magazine is correct WWII vintage marked with eagle over "359" on the back. $795.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** SMOF5122 - BROWNING HIGH POWER PISTOL. SERIAL NUMBER 194813. CALIBER 9 MM. The Browning High Power pistol was the last pistol John M. Browning designed before his death in 1926. He used the locking systems from the U.S. Model 1911, but eliminated the swinging locking link to simplify the design. The High Power’s locking system is the most common system seen today, testifying to the brilliance of this innovation. He also introduced the first of the dreaded by liberals "high capacity" magazines with the double stacking of rounds to provide a magazine capacity of 13 rounds. The High Power was eventually adopted by the armies of 68 countries, and was used by both the Germans and the Canadians during World War II.

In May 1940 the German Army overran the FN plant where these pistols were manufactured. Production of the High Power was continued with the pistols going to the German military. Many are believed to have been issued to the SS. This pistol was made after the Germans captured the plant. This pistol has all matching numbers. Overall finish would rate about 95% with some high edge wear and thinning of the bluing. The correct wooden grips are present and in very good condition. The magazine is the correct type but is not Nazi marked. The bore is slightly dark but has strong riflings and it may clean up. Overall an excellent example of one that good used during the war years. $1295.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5132 - WWII COLT COMMANDO IN 38 SPEC SERIAL NUMBER 22396 In 1942 the Colt Company was asked to provide the U.S. military with revolver for use by military security personnel. They chose their Official Police model, renamed it the Commando, changed the blued finish to Parkerizing, and fitted it with plastic hand grips. The Parkerized finish meant that the high cost of final polishing was substantially reduced. The military purchased about 50,000 Commandos, all in their own serial number range from 1 to 50,000. Most were made with 4 inch barrels, though a few were fitted with two inch barrels.

This pistol was made with a 4 inch barrel and is all correct and matching. The Parkerized finish would rate about 95%+ with a little high edge wear. The bore is bright and shiny with strong lands and grooves. The grips have no evidence of wear. The lock up on the pistol is tight. The Commando is one of the hardest pistols for the US military collector to locate, and this one is in excellent condition. $650.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5129 - HUSQVARNA MODEL LAHTI M/40 IN 9 MM SERIAL NUMBER 14860. The Lahti automatic pistol is a Finnish design. In 1940, the Swedish Government was having trouble getting P.38 pistols from Germany due to the outbreak WWII, so the Finish Lahti pistol was chosen as an alternative to the German P.38. A license was issued for the Swedes to manufacture their own Lahti pistols and the first Lahti pistols were delivered to the Swedish Army in 1942.

This pistol is in excellent condition with about 90 to 95 percent original finish remaining. The finish shows some wear and scratches, mostly above the grips on the right and left hand sides. Unit markings `F12 / 108` are stamped on the left hand side just in front of the charging handle. Slide is marked "HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS AR". The bottom of the barrel is stamped with import marks. The bore is bright and shiny. Black grips are in good condition and have the crown over "H" Husqvarna logo. $750.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF4813 - GERMAN WWII P.38 MADE BY WALTHER IN SEPTEMBER 1943 (CODE AC). SERIAL NUMBER 2663J CALIBER 9MM The German firearms industry has a long history of innovations. The P.38 pistol was one of these. While the Luger was an excellent semiautomatic pistol it often jammed when exposed to small amounts of dirt, and was quite expensive to make. Starting in the 1930's the German army began looking for a new pistol to replace the Luger. The Army finally accepted the design by the Walther company. They new pistol was designated the P.38 for Pistole 38, the year it was adopted. It featured the first double action lock adopted by a major army. It was also much easier to manufacture. While the Lugers were the most prized souvenirs captured by our soldiers, the P.38 was a close second.

This pistol was made in September 1943 by Walther, the developer of the P.38. It has the typical rough external finish seen on war time P.38 made after 1941. The grips are correct for a Walther. The blued finish would rate about 95% with some wear on the edges and high spots. The serial numbers are all matching and there are no import marks so this is probably a GI bring back. The bore is bright and shiny with sharp riffling. P.38s are getting scarce and Walther manufactured ones with any condition are even scarcer. $795.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5102 - 17341 - U.S. MODEL 1911A1 “.45 AUTOMATIC” PISTOL MADE BY ITHACA (REFINISHED) Serial number 2134157, made in January 1945. This is a handsome looking pistol, the classic John M. Browning design which served reliably in WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, and even today some Marine Corps units still use a specially upgraded versions of this old war horse. This one was probably sold by the old DCM back in the 1960s, and like most U.S. military arms has some minor mixing of parts from different makers (all original U.S. GI not commercial stuff) as a result of group cleaning where parts from several guns end up mixed.

The previous owner had this professionally reparkerized with a dark gray color, just about identical to what arsenals would do. Excellent mechanics. This is a new looking, representative example of the classic military M1911A1 pistol, just a lot cheaper than the examples with every single part from the original maker and having original finish. $1150.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5082 - 16879 - CUTAWAY IMPERIAL RUSSIAN MODEL 1895 NAGANT SINGLE ACTION ONLY NCO MODEL REVOLVER - Serial number 157318, made at Tula Arsenal circa 1898-1916. The sectioning or cutaway may have been done while in Russian service, or probably by a later American owner to demonstrate the internal workings. The 7-shot Nagant Revolver is a unique design dating back to the 1890s. The most interesting design point is that upon cocking the hammer, the cylinder pushes forward in an attempt to seal off escaping gas; the cartridge case itself then provides the final seal at the point of firing and supposedly adds 50 to 150 fps to the bullet's initial velocity. Because it seals itself fairly well, it is actually one of the very few revolvers that could make effective use of a silencer.

Designed by the Nagant Brothers (Emile and Leon) of Liege, Belgium, it was adopted by the Russians in 1895 and initially produced at Liege, Belgium to fill Russian orders. Around 1898, the Russians began production at their Tula Arsenal. Originally scheduled to be replaced in frontline units by the semi-auto Tokerev TT30 adopted in 1930, production of the Model 1895 revolvers continued through the end of World War II, and Nagant revolvers were still in the hands of reservists and police into the 1950s. The M1895 Nagant revolvers were produced in two distinct versions until about 1917. The more common version functions in both Single Action and Double Action modes. The scarcer is the Single Action only model. For those who are unfamiliar with those terms: Single Action requires the shooter to manually cock the hammer prior to every shot, at which time the cylinder is rotated and the weapon awaits the shooter to pull the trigger. Double Action (DA) allows the shooter to simply pull the trigger to fire, which cocks the hammer, rotates the cylinder and releases the hammer to fire. The old story is that in the Czar's military, only officers were trusted enough to have a weapon that was capable of firing with just the pull of a trigger; hence, they received the Double Action models while the NCOs had the Single Action model. Whatever the true reason, these two different variations were built side-by-side up until the Revolution.

Actual date of manufacture cannot be determined, but the single action only model and Czarist eagle markings ceased in 1917, so it is older than that. The Tula arsenal “hammer” marking is sharp and clear on the right side of the frame. It would have been in text form on the left side which has been removed as part of the sectioning. Overall condition is very good with the blue finish aged and worn to plum and patina. No real rust or pitting anywhere. Good mechanics- single action only. Two of the chambers in the cylinder are cut away, along with a portion of the barrel at the muzzle, and the entire left side is removed. However, since technically this remains a “firearm” it has to be treated as such and can only be shipped to a C&R or Dealer FFL. $350.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** SMOF4909 - SMITH & WESSON VICTORY MODEL .38 SPECIAL CALIBER - SERIAL NUMBER V654604. In 1940 the British Government contracted with Smith and Wesson for a large order of their very successful Military and Police model revolver. Rather than the standard 38 Special caliber the British specified the caliber was to be 38 Smith and Wesson, shorter, less powerful cartridge, and the barrel was to be 5 inches long. When the U.S. entered the war our government asked for deliveries of the same revolver, in both 38 Special and 38 S&W caliber. The pistol was renamed the "Victory" model, and the finish changed from polished bluing to the phosphated finish which is called Parkerizing. The letter V was added to the serial number of all Victory revolvers.

.38 S&W Special revolvers like this one were the ones issued for military combat unit use. Revolvers chambered for the less powerful .38 S&W cartridge were often issued to plant guards, merchant marine, or other users, and large numbers were sent to the British, where they referred to them as ".38-200" caliber. All were procured under military contract and inspected by military inspectors. The best write up on these is in Charlie Pate's superb U.S. Military Handguns of WW2.

This is an excellent example, it retains about 95%+ of the original dark gray Parkerized finish, showing slight normal wear and some scratches on the outside of the barrel. Excellent bore and mechanics. The numbers on the frame, barrel, crane, grips and cylinder are all matching. $595.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF4910 - "WAR FINISH" WEBLEY MARK IV PISTOL SERIAL NUMBER 127534 CALIBER 38 SMITH AND WESSON. The British Army clung onto revolvers longer than any other major army, not adopting an automatic pistol (the Browning High Power) until the late 1940's. They used the break top Webley revolver in 455 caliber through the World War I. After that war they decided to move to 38 caliber, and adopted the Smith Wesson 38, but firing a 200 grain slug. The Royal Small Arms factory at Enfield redesigned the six shot Webley revolver to 38 caliber, dropped the single and double action components of the lock, making it only double action, and called it the Mark IV. When World War II broke out, Webley was asked to make this revolver. They did, but retained their single and double action lock. They also stamped the revolvers "War Finish" to let potential future customers know that the finish was not up to their usual standards.

This revolver is in excellent condition with a bright shiny bore and over 95% to 98% original finish remaining. The grips have some slight wear but are otherwise pretty good. The revolver has the usual English acceptance marks, all serial numbers are matching. This is an excellent example of the standard British Army sidearm of World War II. $595.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** SMOF5036 - EARLY CZECH CZ 27 PISTOL , NAZI MARKED. SERIAL NUMBER 115940 WITH HOLSTER. CALIBER 32 AUTOMATIC. The Czech firearms industry grew up from the old Imperial arsenals that supplied the Hapsburg empire with its weapons. World War I destroyed the empire and created the nation of Czechoslovakia. The Czechs created a company called CZ which began designing and making weapons for their army and for export sales. It quickly established a reputation for high quality firearms. The Czech army was equipped with the CZ 27 when it was taken over by Germany in 1938-39. The Germans, ever in need of small arms, adopted the CZ 27 for issue to its own troops.

Early war models like this came with a high quality commercial grade blue finish rather than the later parkerization over rough machining markings. The bore is shiny with strong lands and grooves. The grips have the usual (for this model) small chips missing at the lower front near the magazine but are but are otherwise very good with sharp markings and checkering and no cracks. Pistol retains 97% + original finish. The pistol has good straw color on the trigger. All of the numbers match. The Nazi proof eagles and inspector’s marks are present and clearly stamped in the proper locations on the barrel, slide and frame.

The holster has no military markings but it is the correct configuration and type for wartime German military issue. The holster is in very good condition with some wear on the high spots and the stitched boarder.

The Czechoslovakian Model 1927 with German markings is an essential part of any German WWII handgun collection. Early models like this one with commercial quality high polish finish and original holster are especially desirable. $595.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5050 - U.S. MODEL 1909 REVOLVER (COLT NEW SERVICE) SERIAL NUMBER 41230. CALIBER 45 LONG COLT. The U.S. military adopted Colt’s swing out cylinder revolver in 38 Colt in the late 1800’s. The Moro insurrection in the Philippines caused the military to look for a revolver with more hitting power. Initially the Colt Single Action (reworked Model of 1873 were brought back into service. The Army then contracted with Colt for the purchase of its New Service revolver chambered for the 45 caliber long cartridge, the same cartridge as the Model 1873. This was designated as the Model 1909, and was the last revolver adopted by U.S. military before adoption of their first automatic pistol. Only 19,503 Army Model 1909 revolvers were purchased to provide suitable “stopping power” until an automatic pistol (ultimately the Model 1911) was adopted. The Model 1909s were all in .45 Long Colt caliber, but for a special military version of the round using a larger rim for better extraction. The Army took the lead in 1909 revolver procurement getting between 13,000 and 18,000 (sources differ).

Most of the Model 1909 revolvers were sent to the Philippines and saw a lot of use. Because of this most are found with little or no finish, and signs of heavy use (and abuse). This revolver is one of the best Model 1909s that we have had. About 85% - 90% of the original bright factory blue remain. Excellent mechanics and bore. The 5.5 inch barrel marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY". Butt marked U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1909/No/41/230. Inspectors stamping "RAC" (for Rinaldo A. Carr who inspected Colt .38 and .45 Revolvers and Pistols) on frame cylinder and barrel. "FB" inspectors stamp ( for Maj. Frank Baker who inspected M1909 .45 Colt Revolvers from 1909 to 1917) on the Right hand side of the frame.

Few Colt or U.S. martial collectors own one of the M1909 revolvers that retains this much finish. It will be very difficult to find a M1909 revolver in better condition! $1295.00 (View Picture)

SMOF5026 - WEBLEY MARK VI PISTOL MADE IN 1918. SERIAL NUMBER 373541 CALIBER 455 ELEY/45 ACP. In 1917 the British presided over an Empire that stretched from the Canadian arctic to the tip of Africa and across India and Africa. The extent of their empire demanded reliable small arms that worked in all conditions, were also sturdy, and required little maintenance. By the late 1880's the British Army adopted a break top, double action, six shot revolvers of 45 caliber made by Webley and Scott. This pistol went through 6 models (Mark I through VI) and continued in service until 1932, when the caliber was changed to 38. The same design in 38 caliber then served into the 1950's when it was replaced by the Browning High Power automatic pistol.

This pistol is the last of the Webley revolvers made for service in World War I, the Mark VI. It was made in 1918. After British service it came to the U.S. Because the rimmed Eley 455 cartridge was almost impossible to find, U.S. gun smiths trimmed off the back of the cylinder making it possible to fire Colt 45 ACP cartridges using half moon clips. The revolver is in very good condition with about 95% of original bluing still intact. There there is some wear on the edges and high spots consistent with wartime use. The lanyard ring is still present. Bore is bright with strong riflings. All serial numbers including those on the frame, cylinder and barrel match. Overall a good example of revolver that saw service in World War I. $695.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5012 - 15116 - REMINGTON MARK III FLARE GUN (“VERY PISTOL”) MADE CIRCA 1915-1918 - Serial number 19-92 stamped on the bottom of the frame and assembly number C63 matches on both the frame and barrel. Flayderman notes that about 24,000 of these were made circa 1915-1918. They are virtually identical to the U.S. Navy Mark II pistols made at the Washington Navy Yard. Brass frame in excellent condition. Barrel is excellent with about 95% of the blue-black finish. Bore is excellent. The latch mechanism that holds the barrel shut is a well done replacement. Otherwise good mechanics. These use 10 GA flares, usually called “Very signals” after Lt. Edward Very, the inventor. The BATFE has removed them from the NFA “short barrel shotgun” category and reclassified them as Curio & Relic items that transfer just like any other C&R handgun. $195.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4988 - 16365 - BRITISH NO 2 MK I** REVOLVER .38-200 CALIBER MADE BY ENFIELD IN 1943 Serial number X6323. The maker is identified by the merged letters ED on the right side of the frame, and the date of manufacture 1943 is indicated by the 43 poorly stamped on the barrel rib. A good representative example of one of the primary British sidearms of WW2. About 85-90% of the wartime British black paint type finish remains, probably a second coat over the original. Good bore. Good mechanics. This has the plastic grips made for a marking disc, with the disc still there, and unmarked. Complete with the often missing butt swivel. British commercial export proofs on the barrel, and ENGLAND on the right side of the frame, but not "import marked" so this is one that probably came in prior to 1968. The basic .38 caliber No. 2 Mark I revolver was developed by Enfield and adopted in the 1920s to replace the large .455 Webleys used up until that point. While most of the British military liked the design, armour crews were very unhappy with the hammer spur which tended to snag on stuff inside tanks. Therefore the No. 2 Mark I* was adopted in 1938 with a redesigned hammer with no spur, making these “double action only” as the hammer cannot be cocked for single action fire. They also added checkering on the gripstraps for better grip. The No.2 Mark I** included simplified lockwork to speed production by eliminating the hammer block, which made them possible to fire if dropped, but most were recalled and had the lockwork upgraded to Mark I* configuration after WW2. These remained in use until replaced by the FN designed High Power 9mm semi-auto in 1957.

This is a good example of a very widely used military side arm of WW2. We sell all guns as collector items only, and they must be approved by a competent gunsmith prior to firing. These were made for the .38 S&W cartridge, called .38-200 in British terminology. It is possible, although difficult to find .38 S&W ammunition, but do NOT make the mistake of trying to use the longer “.38 S&W Special” cartridges, as that is an unsafe combination. $395.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4819 - 5099 - ENFIELD  MARK I** PISTOL.  SERIAL NUMBER ZA7271 MADE 1943.  CALIBER 38 SMITH AND WESSON. The British Army clung onto revolvers longer than any other major army, not adopting an automatic pistol, the Browning High Power, until the late 1940`s.  They used the break top Webley pistol in 455 caliber through the World War I. After that war they decided to move to 38 caliber, and adopted the Smith Wesson 38, but firing a 200 grain slug.  The Royal Small Arms factory at Enfield redesigned the six shot Webley pistol to shoot a 38 caliber cartridge, dropped the single action components of the lock, and called it the Pistol Mark I. The demand for pistols during World War II led to further simplification and the pistol went through two changes in internal design leading the addition of ** after the Mark I. The hammer was also bobbed to simplify manufacture. These pistols were standard issue throughout the British army until the 1950`s

This pistol is all matching with serial numbers on cylinder, frame and barrel assembly. It has the usual English military acceptance marks, but no ugly import marks or British proofs which would have been applied at the time the gun left England, so we think this may be a souvenir brought home. The bore is excellent condition with sharp riflings.  The finish is the British baked on type and it would rate about 98%. The small amount of finish wear is mainly on the sharp edges of the cylinder and on the face of the trigger. These are double action only, with a bobbed hammer. No unit markings of any sort. It has the correct plastic grips.  A good example of the standard British Army sidearm of World War II. $495.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** SMOF4989 - LATE WAR CZECH CZ 27 PISTOL (FNH MILITARY CODE). SERIAL NUMBER 455322. Caliber 32 Automatic. The Czech firearms industry grew up from the old Imperial arsenals that supplied the Habsburg empire with its weapons. World War I destroyed the empire and created the nation of Czechoslovakia. The Czechs founded the CZ company which began designing and making weapons for use of their army and for export sales. CZ quickly established a reputation for high quality firearms. The Czech army was equipped with the CZ 27 when it was taken over by Germany in 1938-39. The Germans, ever in need of small arms, adopted the CZ 27 for issue to its own troops.

This pistol has all matching numbers. The base of the magazine is properly marked " P. Mod. 27." Military acceptance stamp (eagle over "WaA76") are stamped on the right side just above the grip. Military test proof (eagle over swastika in a circle) stamped on the right side of the (barrel) chamber and on top of the slide just forward of the serial number. Pistol is in very good to excellent condition with 90-95% original late Phosphate gray finish remaining and a bright shiny bore. Overall a very good example of one of the pistols used by the Nazi troops in WWII. A good addition to any WWII collection. $550.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4748 - ENFIELD  MARK I** PISTOL.  SERIAL NUMBER ZH849 MADE 1944.  CALIBER 38 SMITH AND WESSON. The British Army clung onto revolvers longer than any other major army, not adopting an automatic pistol, the Browning High Power, until the late 1940`s.  They used the break top Webley pistol in 455 caliber through the World War I. After that war they decided to move to 38 caliber, and adopted the Smith Wesson 38, but firing a 200 grain slug.  The Royal Small Arms factory at Enfield redesigned the six shot Webley pistol to shoot a 38 caliber cartridge, dropped the single action components of the lock, and called it the Pistol Mark I. The demand for pistols during World War II led to further simplification and the pistol went through two changes in internal design leading the addition of ** after the Mark I. The hammer was also bobbed to simplify manufacture. These pistols were standard issue throughout the British army until the 1950`s

This pistol is all matching with serial numbers on cylinder, frame and barrel assembly. It has the usual English military acceptance marks, and also has the proof marks applied when it was exported from England in the 1950`s. The barrel is excellent condition with sharp riflings.  The finish is the British baked on type and it would rate about 98%. It has the correct plastic grips  A good example of the standard British Army sidearm of World War II. $450.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4926 - 16200 - EARLY SMITH & WESSON "VICTORY MODEL" IN .38 SPECIAL WITH 4 INCH BARREL (US NAVY?) - Serial number V109270, all matching including the grips, barrel, cylinder, extractor. Excellent bore. Good mechanics. This is a fairly early "Victory Model" made in late 1942, after1,000,000 was reached on April 24, 1942 and the numbers restarted with a V (for Victory) prefix began, marking the official start of the Victory Model. However military purchases were already well under way starting at about 612,000, and collectors lump all of these S&W .38 caliber Military & Police models made during WW2 with the rough finishes as "Victory Models." According to Charlie Pate's definitive study, “U.S. Handguns of WW2” the switch to the black magic (parkerize type) finish and plain walnut grips took place in March 1942, so everything indicates that this was made later in 1942. During this time (again according to Pate, pages 146-147) some were delivered with absolutely no US PROPERTY or inspector or proof markings, in accordance with the terms for the U.S. Navy and Defense Supply Corporation contracts being fulfilled then, prior to the Army taking over all small arms contract management. However, this does have the ordnance bomb on the butt, so it may be a case where lightly struck US PROPERTY or US NAVY markings were removed from the left side of the topstrap when it was refinished. Overall condition appears to be excellent with about 99% dark gray parkerized finish which we are pretty sure is a refinish as the trigger has that instead of the expected case colors. Walnut grips (matching number) have a few assorted dings and some chipping at the bottom on the left grip as shown in the photos. A good representative example of an early, possibly U.S. Navy issued, Victory Model, as used by Navy and Marine Corps pilots during WW2 and even Vietnam. Most of the nearby serial numbers that have any documentation reflect U.S. Navy use. Remember, this is the military version factory chambered for .38 Special cartridges, not one of the lend lease guns in .38 S&W (.38-200) later rechambered for .38 Special. $450.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4857 - RC3 - RARE SMITH & WESSON U.S. NAVY 2ND MODEL HAND EJECTOR MILITARY & POLICE REVOLVER- SUPERB! Serial number 25894 and U.S. Navy number 1872, caliber .38 long Colt. This differs from the 1st Model by having a thicker ejector rod and adding the ejector rod latch (lug) on the bottom of the barrel. This has the arrow-S marking on the barrel, cylinder and frame, and the barrel is marked “S&W .38 MIL” for caliber. Matching serial number on frontstrap, cylinder, barrel and grips. Only 1,000 of these were purchased for the Navy in 1902. This is an exceptionally fine example with good case colors on the hammer and trigger, and about 96-97% original deep blue finish remaining. Just normal wear on the sharp edges and thinning on backstrap and worn off on the upper portion of the backstrap. Butt apparently got rusty and was cleaned leaving pinpoint roughness. Butt markings are clear “U.S.N./ [anchor]/ .38 D.A./[arrow-S]/ No./ 1872/ C.A.B.” Checkered walnut grips are excellent with only very minor dings or bruises, and a near perfect fit but pencil number inside is 5383 instead of the expected 5894. Mechanically excellent. Bore is bright and sharp. Overall, probably as nice an example of this very scarce U.S. martial sidearm as can be found anywhere. A key piece for anyone collecting Navy weapons or 20th Century U.S. martial arms. It will be difficult to improve on this one. This is from the estate of a very serious collector who upgraded numerous times to get the finest condition examples he could find over many decades. We are delighted to be able to make them available to new homes to be enjoyed and cared for and preserve their history. $2000.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4896 - 16070 - SMITH & WESSON PRE-"VICTORY MODEL" WITH 5 INCH BARREL IN .38 S&W CALIBER - Serial number 952122, all matching except grips are correct but with mismatched numbers. Marked on left side of the topstrap with “UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and “W.B.” inspector marks and ordnance bomb on the butt. These were built for shipment to our Allies during WW2, when the U.S. was truly the “Arsenal of Democracy” and like most lend-lease weapons, it was inspected and accepted by U.S. military inspectors, although never intended for issue to U.S. troops. This one went to Australia, and eventually was overhauled at Lithgow in 1954, according to the [crown]/30/L inspector mark, FTR [broad arrow] MA 54” stamped on the right side of the receiver below the MADE IN USA markings. Most of these were sent to the British Commonwealth forces, where they were issued to troops in lieu of the .38 Webley or Enfield revolvers. This model is sometimes called the .38 Military & Police Model of 1905- 4th change, or the .38/200 British Service Revolver (Model K-200). All markings sharp and crisp. Small importer marks on the left side of the frame “VEGA SAC CA”. The finish covers the import markings and we are not sure if the importer refinished them again, or if they arranged for the Australians to do the marking and refinishing as part of the surplus deal. In any case it is a dark gray phosphate type finish, just as originally used on most of these. About 98-99% finish remains, with just a few assorted small handling and storage scratches or dings, all minor. The mechanics are excellent and the bore is bright and sharp. The chambers are also polished bright, not parkerized as is often the undesirable result of inexpert refinishing. Hammer and trigger retain original case colors and ejector rod retains much original blue finish. Right grip has one small (3/16” diameter) ding and both have a few more tiny bumps or bruises. Butt swivel only has some pitting under the finish, probably picked up during storage or transit. An exceptional example of a U.S. military revolver often associated with our British Allies. $495.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4855 - RC2 - RARE SMITH & WESSON U.S. ARMY MODEL 1899 1ST MODEL HAND EJECTOR MILITARY & POLICE REVOLVER- NICE! Serial number 13508 marked on frontstrap, cylinder and barrel, and inspected by Kelly S. Morse and John T. Thompson (the inventor of the Thompson submachine gun). This is the first U.S. Army double action swing out cylinder model from S&W. Only 1,000 of these were purchased in 1901. This is a fine example with good case colors on the hammer and trigger, and about 90% original blue finish remaining, thinning in places and showing normal wear patterns. Backstrap has turned to brown patina and the frontstrap to a plum color. Butt clearly marked U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1899. K.S.M. inspector initials on the left side of the frame, barrel, cylinder and right grip roundel. J.T.T./1901 on left grip roundel. Checkered walnut grips have matching number penciled inside, and are excellent except for some bruising across the K.S.M. markings. Mechanically excellent. Bore is bright and sharp. Topstrap has about 10 nicks or dings along the sight groove (dumb soldier tricks?), otherwise a very nice example free from abuse of any sort. Although not quite minty, this is still an exceptionally nice example of a very scarce U.S. martial sidearm, and a key piece for anyone collecting 20th Century U.S. martial arms. It will be difficult to improve on this one as most of these saw long service. This is from the estate of a very serious collector who upgraded numerous times to get the finest condition examples he could find over many decades. We are delighted to be able to make them available to new homes to be enjoyed and cared for and preserve their history. $2650.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4856 - RC1 - RARE SMITH & WESSON U.S. NAVY 1ST MODEL HAND EJECTOR MILITARY & POLICE REVOLVER – NICE! Serial number 5054 and U.S. Navy number 145, caliber .38 long Colt. This is the first U.S. military double action swing out cylinder model from S&W. Only 1,000 of these were purchased for the Navy in 1900. This is an exceptionally fine example with good case colors on the hammer and trigger, and about 95-96% original deep blue finish remaining. However, it has been stored carelessly, probably while in service and there are numerous small bruises and scratches that detract somewhat from the finish. The butt has some finish loss and pinpoint roughness and some scrapes so the “U.S.N./ [anchor]/ .38 D.A./ No./ 145/ C.A.B.” which is extremely lightly stuck to start with is hard to read, but definitely there and original. Checkered walnut grips show assorted dings and bruises and are a good fit but pencil number inside is 5833 instead of the expected 5054. Serial number 5054 appears on the frontstrap, cylinder and barrel. Mechanically excellent. Bore is bright and sharp. Overall, an exceptionally nice example of a very scarce U.S. martial sidearm, and a key piece for anyone collecting Navy weapons or 20th Century U.S. martial arms. It will be difficult to improve on this one, although we wish it were less dinged up and the markings were more clearly visible. This is from the estate of a very serious collector who upgraded numerous times to get the finest condition examples he could find over many decades. We are delighted to be able to make them available to new homes to be enjoyed and cared for and preserve their history. $2750.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4861 - RC10 - SCARCE COLT MODEL 1892 .38 ARMY .38 CALIBER REVOLVER REWORKED AND REMARKED AS MODEL 1901- SUPERB! Serial number 6648. Butt marked “U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1901/No. 6648.” Assembly number 6648 on the frame and cylinder release. This is from the estate of a very serious collector who upgraded numerous times to get the finest condition examples he could find over many decades. We are delighted to be able to make them available to new homes to be enjoyed and cared for and preserve their history.

Knowledge of (and interest in) the .38 caliber Colt Double Action revolvers has greatly increased since publication of “A Study of Colt’s New Army and Navy Pattern Double Action Revolvers 1889-1908” the definitive study by Robert Best. Although marked “MODEL 1901” the four digit serial number is clearly out of range, as the M1901 models were delivered in the 166,000-199,000 range, and bear different inspector and acceptance markings. Serial number 6648 was one of about 8,000 Model 1892 revolvers made between October 1892 and June 1893. This one was delivered in 1893 under the second Army contract. When compared to later produced pistols this has the short hammer notch unique to the Model 1892, changed to a longer notch in the Model 1894. Best explains (page 182) that during post-Spanish-American War overhaul programs thousands of early revolvers were brought up to the latest specifications and factory refinished to new condition by Colt. Those rebuilt to new condition after August 1901 has the old markings removed and were restamped with new butt markings as Model 1901, but using the original serial number, which is obviously out of the range for guns made as Model 1901s. Inspector markings on the bottom of both grips and left side of frame are all R.A.C. for Rinaldo A. Carr. Two R.A.C. stampings on back of cylinder. Latch has the 6648 number and letter K. It is possible that Colt factory records will have “second entries” for these in their shipping records, although we have not attempted to get a factory letter. Some of the arsenal reworked Model 1892s did not have new model year markings, while others (done by Colt prior to August 1894) were remarked MODEL 1894, so any of the 1892 variations are scarce..

About 97-98% of the original lustrous factory blue (re)finish remains with just minor wear on the sharpest edges and a tiny drag line on the cylinder. Grip straps retain most of the blue with a couple of small worn spots from holster or storage rack. Crisp mechanics and bore about perfect. Original walnut grips have matching serial number penciled inside, and R.A.C. on bottom of both. No trace of any cartouche on side of grips, evidently removed during overhaul. Many small circular dents on the bottom edge of the right grip. Unbuggered screw heads with all their fire blue.

This scarce gun is one that will satisfy a “condition collector” as well as someone just seeking nice example for their rarity. There are probably only a handful left of these Model 1892/1901 conversions in this great condition. (NOTE- we sell all guns as collector items only, and although only an idiot would fire one in this condition, it should not be fired unless approved as safe by your gunsmith.) A really nice gun! Since this was made in 1893, it is legally an ANTIQUE, even though later remarked as Model 1901, so no FFL required. $1995.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4818 - ENFIELD  MARK I** PISTOL.  SERIAL NUMBER U597 MADE 1942.  CALIBER 38 SMITH AND WESSON. The British Army clung onto revolvers longer than any other major army, not adopting an automatic pistol, the Browning High Power, until the late 1940`s.  They used the break top Webley pistol in 455 caliber through the World War I. After that war they decided to move to 38 caliber, and adopted the Smith Wesson 38, but firing a 200 grain slug.  The Royal Small Arms factory at Enfield redesigned the six shot Webley pistol to shoot a 38 caliber cartridge, dropped the single action components of the lock, and called it the Pistol Mark I. The demand for pistols during World War II led to further simplification and the pistol went through two changes in internal design leading the addition of ** after the Mark I. The hammer was also bobbed to simplify manufacture. These pistols were standard issue throughout the British army until the 1950`s

About 95 - 97% original black phosphate type finish and excellent bore. Apparently a pre-1968 import, as it is free from the usual importer name markings, although it does have the country of origin "ENGLAND" stamped on the right side of the frame and the required British proofs applied at the time it was released as surplus. The black plastic (Bakelite?) grips show a few very minor chips on the ribs from careless handling. The small amount of finish wear is mainly on the sharp edges of the cylinder and on the face of the trigger. These are double action only, with a bobbed hammer. No unit markings of any sort. About as nice a revolver as you are likely to find any more. A superior example of a key British military service pistol, the last of the revolvers adopted before the Browning Hi-Power became the standard service pistol. $495.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4825 - WALTHER HP (HEERES PISTOLE) PRE WAR COMMERCIAL SERIAL NUMBER 4998 CALIBER 9 MM LUGER The German firearms industry has been noted for innovations. The Walther Company was one of the leaders in innovation with the double action PP and PPK pistols. In 1938 Walther introduced a locked breach pistol chambered for the more powerful 9mm parabellum or Luger cartridge. It was called the Heeres Pistole (or Army pistol) and featured a double action lock and a decocking lever. Sales were slow until the German Army decided to adopt the pistol to replace the dirt sensitive Luger. About 30,000 HP’s were made between 1938 and 1945, the largest number were sold to Sweden where they were issued to the Swedish army.

This pistol is one of the early HP’s with serial 4998. It has been expertly refinished, and replica wooden grips fitted to replace the originals. Overall condition is about 99% with just a hint of wear. HP pistols are extremely rare, and ones with any condition even rarer. This is the one you need to complete a World War II P38 collection. $1995.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4777 - SMITH AND WESSON PRE-VICTORY MODEL REVOLVER AUSTRALIAN MARKED SERIAL NUMBER 791320 CALIBER 38 S&W Smith and Wesson was approached by the British Government in 1940 and asked to produce a pistol for the British Army. They took their proven Military and Police pistol, and began supplying it to Great Britain. About 5000 were given to the Australian military When the U.S. entered World War II the U.S. Government took over the contract and bought an additional 800,000 M&P revolvers. The pistols were had 5 inch barrels and were chambered to use the 38 Smith and Wesson cartridge firing a 200 grain slug.

This pistol was one of the earliest ones in the purchase by the British. In 1955 it went through complete factory overhaul (Factory Thorough Repair or FTR) at the Lithgow arsenal in Lithgow, Australia. It carries the Australian government property marks of D broad arrow D so in Australian service. The condition is about 95% of the refinished parkerized finish. Overall the action is tight. $450.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4791 - 10029 - DUMMY 9MM LUGER P08 PISTOL Serial number 7606 matching with crown over Erfurt on the toggle and 1918 date and 1920 reissue date on the chamber. Extremely detailed solid casting in a black plastic type material the exact size of the original. Displays very nicely as is or you can pick up some model maker paints at your local hobby shop and paint the grips a dark walnut brown color, and straw color on the springs and safety and aluminum base on the magazine to make it look even more realistic. The material used is somewhat brittle, so these are not playthings, but display dummies. Tip of trigger has been broken off but hard to tell unless you look carefully. Great for display where you don't want to take a valuable gun out and risk damage or theft. Sold as a collector display piece, not a toy. If there are goofy state or local prohibition against stuff like this without markings to identify them as toys, we cannot sell to you. Don't complain to us, complain to the politicians that got elected, or work to get rational people elected instead. $55.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4692 - ENFIELD MARK I** PISTOL. SERIAL NUMBER ZH7158, MADE 1945. CALIBER 38 SMITH AND WESSON. The British Army clung onto revolvers longer than any other major army, not adopting an automatic pistol, the Browning High Power, until the late 1940's. They used the break top Webley pistol in 455 caliber through the World War I. After that war they decided to move to 38 caliber, and adopted the Smith Wesson 38, but firing a 200 grain slug. The Royal Small Arms factory at Enfield redesigned the six shot Webley pistol to 38 caliber, dropped the single and double action components of the lock, making it only double action, and called it the Pistol Mark I. The demand for pistols during World War II led to further simplification and the pistol went through two changes in internal design leading the addition of ** after the Mark I. The hammer was also bobbed to simplify manufacture. These pistols were standard issue throughout the British army until the 1950's

This pistol is all matching with serial numbers on cylinder, frame and barrel assembly. It has the usual English military acceptance marks, and also has the proof marks applied when it was exported from England in the 1950's. The barrel is excellent condition with sharp riflings. The finish is standard durable British baked enamel over parkerized metal and it would rate about 98%. This is an above average example of the standard British Army sidearm of World War II. $450.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF4632 - LATE WAR "CIGARETTE GUN" WALTHER (AC) PP NAZI MARKED. SERIAL NUMBER 387289P. CALIBER 32 AUTO. The Walther Company introduced the PP (Polizei Pistole or Police Pistol) in 1929. It featured a double action lock, and a slide mounted safety that dropped the hammer without the risk of firing the pistol. These features were revolutionary at the time and have been copied by virtually every major maker of automatic pistols since.

This pistol is one of those assembled at the Walther plant by after the arrival of Patton`s Third Army in April 1945. These pistols are characterized by mismatched serial numbers, and lack of final military inspector`s marks. They are often referred to as "cigarette guns” because the Walther employees sold them for the abundant cigarettes the Americans had.

This pistol has all the late features including the letters ac, the German military code for Walther firearms, the rough metal finish and the wooden grips. The serial number on the frame does not match that on the slide. The bluing would rate over 90% over coarse metal finish. Bore is good with sharp riflings. $525.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4480 - 13712 U.S. MODEL 1917 REVOLVER BY COLT . 45 ACP CALIBER. Serial number 111053 A very handsome example showing a small amount of use, but having about 95-96% original finish with most of the wear limited to the sharp edges. Even the gripstraps retain nearly all of their blue finish, turning slightly plum on the backstrap. Excellent bore and mechanics. Typical WW1 Colt coarse polishing job. Excellent bore and mechanics. Excellent grips that fit properly but are numbered 192128, with one small ding on the right grip. Number 7423 has been stamped on the barrel, and on the yoke and frame (where the Colt assembly numbers are located). Origin and meaning of this marking is unknown- possibly done when some of these were used by the Post Office in the 1920s to guard mail trains? Augusta Arsenal inspection mark "AA" is stamped on left side of frame, but no evidence of any refinishing. A well above average example of the substitute standard Revolvers that armed so many of our troops inWW1, and again in WW2. Note that the Colts have the chambers of the cylinder made so that you can fire regular .45 ACP ammo without need to use the half moon clips, but if you do so, you may have to poke individual cases out as the extractor only works with the half moon clips or the auto-rim cartridges. (Remember, we sell all guns as collector items only and they must be inspected by a competent gunsmith prior to loading or firing.) With high grade WW2 small arms prices spiraling upward, these are sure to follow $1250.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4057 - 11500 - U.S. MODEL 1917 REVOLVER BY SMITH & WESSON - SERIAL NUMBER 7242. A nice early example with about 98-99% original bright blue finish and the GHS inspector markings. Finish shows only a bit of wear on the very sharpest edges and four or five unfortunate small scratches scattered around. Backstrap has just a few light specks of rust or stain. Superb walnut grips, but penciled number on the inside confirm they are mismatched to this gun, but fit nicely and match the condition. Excellent bore and mechanics. Although not quite perfect, this is one of the nicest S&W M1917s we have had in many years. These were made for use with the "half moon" clips and .45 automatic ammunition. pr the hard to find .45 Auto Rim ammo. (Actually you can use .45 ACP ammo without the clips in the early S&Ws like this, but must punch out each fired case one at a time. $1250.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4107 - 12196 - U.S. MODEL 1917 REVOLVER BY SMITH & WESSON. Serial number 136798, matching A nice early example with about 90-95% original bright blue finish. Finish shows only a bit of wear on the sharp edges and is worn thin on the gripstraps. Excellent walnut grips, but some dings and bruises on the bottom of the butt. Fit is perfect so we did not bother to check to see if the numbers match, but we assume they do. Excellent bore and mechanics with crisp unbuggered screwheads. Has the ordnance bomb inspector mark as used on later production, after the Ordnance Department took over control of the S&W plant after management and workers were unable to meet production. Although not quite perfect, this is an exceptionally nice example of the 177,000 revolvers procured in WW1 when the demand for sidearms exceeded the production capacity for the M1911 automatics. These were made for use with the "half moon" clips and .45 automatic ammunition, or the hard to find .45 Auto Rim ammo. (Actually you can use .45 ACP ammo without the clips in the S&Ws like this, but must punch out each fired case one at a time. All guns sold as collector items only, and they must be checked by a competent gunsmith prior to firing.) Unless you are one of the "mint" fanatics, this will fill that niche for a really nice M1917 S&W that has not been messed with. $1095.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4158 - 12183 - U. S MODEL 1911A1 BY REMINGTON RAND- ARSENAL OVERHAULED. Serial number 1925929. About 96-97% finish. Parts are all late WW2 era as used in rebuilds at Augusta Arsenal (note the AA on the left side of the frame). Excellent bore in the barrel marked HS on the lug (made by High Standard, supplier of many of the barrels for contract M1911A1 production.). Barrel and frame are arsenal refinished, but the slide may be original Colt finish. Slide is a replacement for one that had target sights added by the previous owner. Normal finish wear, mostly streaks on the barrel, and a bit of brightness on the sharp edges. A good representative WW2 M1911A1. $1550.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4299 - 12954 - EARLY USN MARK II FLARE GUN MADE AT NEW YORK NAVY YARD CIRCA 1900-1917. Serial number 574 matching on the barrel and frame. Flayderman notes that these were made in limited numbers prior to WW1, and replaced the Model 1896 which was quite similar except for markings and slightly different shape to the front tip of the frame. This would suffice for representing a Span AM era flare gun for a reenactor, or until you can find one of the 1896s (I have never seen one). Brass frame in excellent condition. Barrel is good with traces of blue in protected areas and the exterior is mix of dull steel gray and mostly patina or light rust. Bore is rough and dark. The latch that holds the barrel shut is missing, but I think one from a Remington Mark III would work, or you could make one from scratch, but it displays okay as is. Left grip has a chunk missing which would be easy to repair with a bit of walnut and epoxy. There is a spring finger that extends forward from the tip of the frame to actuate the extractor and that is broken off. Otherwise good mechanics. This is a pretty scarce Navy item, worth a little TLC to restore. Price reflects the condition problems. These use 10 GA flares. The BATFE has removed them from the NFA "short barrel shotgun" category and reclassified them as Curio & Relic items that transfer just like any other C&R handgun. $239.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF4300 - 13160 - COLT MODEL 1917 . 45 ACP REVOLVER - SERIAL NUMBER 76251. A very handsome example showing a small amount of use, but having about 96-97% original finish with most of the wear limited to the sharp edges. Backstrap starting to turn a bit plum color. Typical WW1 Colt poor quality polishing job. Excellent bore and mechanics, but it has been fired and needs a good cleaning. Excellent grips that fit properly but are not numbered. Number 13910 has been stamped on the barrel, and on the yoke and frame (where the Colt assembly numbers are located) but origin and meaning of this marking is unknown. A well above average example of the substitute standard Revolvers that armed so many of our troops inWW1, and again in WW2. Note that the Colts have the chambers of the cylinder made so that you can fire regular .45 ACP ammo without need to use the half moon clips, but if you do so, you may have to poke individual cases out as the extractor only works with the half moon clips or the auto-rim cartridges. (Remember, we sell all guns as collector items only and they must be inspected by a competent gunsmith prior to loading or firing.) $1095.00 (View Picture)

Classic & Collectible Commercial Handguns
(post-1898)

**NEW ADDITION** SMOF5086 - PRE-SERIES 70 COLT NATIONAL MATCH GOLD CUP MODEL 1911A1 PISTOL SERIAL NUMBER 24565 NM. CALIBER 45 ACP. Colt’s Patented Firearm company entered into an arrangement with the firearms designer John M. Browning in the late 1800's for the design of automatic pistols. Between 1900 and 1910 Browning designed and Colt manufactured the Model 1900, 1901, 1903 Pocket, the 1903 hammerless, and 1905 and the 1908 pistols. Mr. Browning and Colt began to develop an automatic pistol for the U.S. Army, to replace the Colt double action revolvers then the Army’s standard side arm. The result was the Colt Model 1911 in 45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) , the most widely recognized and copied pistol in the world. The Model 1911 (and its product improved offspring the 1911A1) equipped the U.S. Army till replaced by the Beretta M9 in the 1980's. Colt continued the manufacture of this pistol until a few years ago.

In the 1960’s Colt offered the shooting public and accurized version of this pistol, and called it the National Match Gold Cup. It was the same basic design but with much tighter fitting of the various critical parts. These pistols have always been favorites of the pistol shooter looking for the most accurate out of the box automatic pistol they can find.

This pistol was made about 1968 and comes with the original box and the factory test target. The finish would rate about 98% with just a hint of wear from the box. The bore is bright, the checkering on the grips sharp, and the action tight. The pistol came out of collection of gentleman who insisted on having two three of every pistol, but rarely shot any of the many guns he owned. The pistol has seen little use since it left the factory. $1995.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** SMOF5087 - SMITH & WESSON 38/44 OR HEAVY DUTY REVOLVER. SERIAL NUMBER 45075 CALIBER 38 SPECIAL (HEAVY DUTY LOAD) The Smith and Wesson Company have been the main supplier of revolvers to law enforcement agencies for more than 100 years. In the early 1930’s as the likes of John Dillinger and Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, robbed their way across the Midwest, police began asking for a more powerful cartridge capable of penetrating a car body, or cracking and engine block. Colt responded with the Colt 38 Super automatic. Smith & Wesson took their proven large frame revolver (the N frame made in 44 special), increased the muzzle velocity of the 38 special round, and called it 38/44 or the Heavy Duty. It was an immediate success with law enforcement officers and continued in production until the 1950’s. S&W used the same concept when they introduced the 357 magnum revolver in 1935. The 357 magnum was based the 38 special cartridge loaded to higher velocity. The Heavy Duty revolver was often referred to as the “poor man’s 357”.

This revolver was made sometime in the early 1930. It has seen some use but the action is tight. The bluing would rate about 90% with wear on the high edges and some fading on the right side plate. The bore is bright. The grips are replacements from the 1950’s. The Heavy Duty is an interesting collecting area for those interested in law enforcement. $900.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** SMOF5155 - COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL (COMMERCIAL VERSION OF THE MODEL 1911) SERIAL NUMBER C87373 CALIBER 45 ACP Colt’s Patented Firearm company entered into a collaborative design arrangement with the firearms designer John M. Browning in the late 1800's. Between 1900 and 1910 Browning designed and Colt manufactured the Models 1900, 1901, 1903 Pocket, the 1903 hammerless, and 1905 and the 1908. During this time Browning and Colt began to develop an automatic pistol for the U.S. Army, to replace the Colt revolvers that were the Army’s sidearm. The result was the Colt Model 1911 in 45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol), the most widely recognized and copied pistol in the world. The Model 1911 (and its product improved offspring the 1911A1) equipped the U.S. Army till replaced by the Beretta M9 in the 1980's. Colt began selling the pistol to the civilian population shortly after it was adopted by the military. The excellence of the design is shown by the large number of “clones” still in production such as Kimber, Wilson, etc.

This pistol was made sometime in 1916. It has all the correct parts for a pistol of this vintage including the magazine and barrel. It was restored to perfect factory new condition sometime in the past and the finish would rate about 99% with just a few scratches. Overall condition is excellent. $1495.00 (View Picture)

**SOLD** SMOF5102 - 17341 - U.S. MODEL 1911A1 “.45 AUTOMATIC” PISTOL MADE BY ITHACA (REFINISHED) Serial number 2134157, made in January 1945. This is a handsome looking pistol, the classic John M. Browning design which served reliably in WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, and even today some Marine Corps units still use a specially upgraded versions of this old war horse. This one was probably sold by the old DCM back in the 1960s, and like most U.S. military arms has some minor mixing of parts from different makers (all original U.S. GI not commercial stuff) as a result of group cleaning where parts from several guns end up mixed.

The previous owner had this professionally reparkerized with a dark gray color, just about identical to what arsenals would do. Excellent mechanics. This is a new looking, representative example of the classic military M1911A1 pistol, just a lot cheaper than the examples with every single part from the original maker and having original finish. $1150.00 (View Picture)

SMOF3494 - STAINLESS STEEL COLT GOLD CUP MKI SERIES 80 NATIONAL MATCH IN 45 ACP SERIAL NUMBER SN22869. Colt introduced the Gold Cup National Match Automatic in 1957. The Gold Cup was designed to offered competitive shooters a pistol which was accurate enough to go straight from the dealer`s shelf to the match competition firing line. Every Gold Cup pistol came from the factory fitted with specially hand-fitted parts (every metal to metal contact part was hand honed, hand fitted and hand finished), reduced slack between barrel and slide, adjustable spring-fed trigger stop, wide grooved trigger, adjustable square notch rear sight, flat mainspring housing (arched optional), deeply serrated receiver face for firm grip, specially designed extractor to eliminate damage to empty cases, flat grooved slide rib, improved (enlarged) ejection port, more positive (larger) slide serrations and beautiful royal blue finish on sides with the remainder sand blasted to reduce glare.

Colt introduced the Gold Cup MKI/Series 70 National Match in 1970. Series 70 Colt Gold Cup pistols incorporated Colt`s "Accurizor" barrel and bushing which used a spring-steel, "finger collet" bushing that gripped the end of the barrel, which had also been slightly redesigned with a slight belled end to accommodate the collet bushing. The new "Accurizor" barrel and bushing was intended to improve the intrinsic accuracy without sacrificing reliability.

Colt introduced the Gold Cup MKI/Series 80 National Match in 1983. Series 80 Gold Cup pistols incorporated a new firing pin safety system that made use of a small plunger located inside the slide to block the firing pin against movement, thus preventing the pistol from discharging accidentally should the pistol be dropped or hit hard while fully loaded with a round in the chamber. Two small sheet-metal levers working alongside the trigger pushed aside the plunger, which would then free up the firing pin to fire the weapon once the trigger had been deliberately depressed. Around 1988 it was decided that the collet bushing wasn`t all it was cracked up to be, as there were a few reports of the bushing fingers breaking in use. In addition, it was felt that modern CNC manufacturing techniques had allowed tighter factory tolerances with the older solid bushing setup. As a result the original mil-spec barrel and bushing configuration was reinstated.

This Gold Cup was manufactured after 1983, it has the correct Elliason type adjustable sights series 80 type safety system and Colt diamond checkered black wood grips. The pistol is in like new condition, and comes with the original Colt brown wood grain box and papers. $1295.00 (View Picture)