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SMOF4575 - SMITH AND WESSON VICTORY MODEL REVOLVER V182949 5 INCH BARREL. 38 SMITH AND WESSON. Smith and Wesson was approached by the British Government in 1940 and asked to produce a pistol for the British Army. They took proven Military and Police pistol, and began supplying to Great Britain. When the U.S. entered World War II the U.S. Government took over the contract and bought 800,000 M&P revolvers. They were serial numbered starting at 1 and the serial number is preceded by the letter V. They were made with 2, 4, 5 and 6 inch barrels, and in 38 Special and 38 S&W caliber. The U.S Navy bought many and used them for its air crews. Those going to the military had the initials of an ordnance inspector stamped on the frame (WB or GHD), and most frames also have the worlds U.S. Property stamped on the frame. Grips were uncheckered walnut, and after the earliest production, all were parkerized.

This pistol was made in about October of 1942. It retains about 90% - 95% of its original parkerized finish, finish has scratches and dings. It has the correct grips but the serial number on the right grip does not match the serial number on the frame. The grips have a lot of dents and dings that will probably steam out and one large chip that won't. All the key parts, frame, cylinder, ejector, and barrel are serial numbered to the gun. Barrel is shiny with strong riflings, there is what looks to be some light pitting in the bottom of the grooves, this may clean up. Small VEGA import mark on the right lower frame. The top of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and the bottom of the grip is marked the burning bomb US ordinance mark over inspectors initials "GHD" for GHD Guy H. Drewry Lt. Col. (inspector from 1930 to 1946). The lack of any British proofs suggested this one went into U.S. military service. Victory models are just starting to gain in value in the eyes of U.S. collectors. $350.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** 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. $1095.00 (View Picture)

**NEW ADDITION** SMOF4517 - CZECH CZ 27 PISTOL (FNH MILITARY CODE). SERIAL NUMBER 449341. Caliber 32 Auto. 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. They produced a sidearm for use by their army identified as the CZ 27. When Germans took over Czechoslovakia in 1938-39 the German military, ever in need of small arms, adopted the CZ 27 and issued it to its own troops.

This pistol was mid production. It has the coarse matching lines seen on firearms when the final polishing steps are omitted but it still has a blue rathe than Parkerized finish. The German army code for the CZ factory, fnh, appears on the slide. It has the Nazi proof eagles on the slide and barrel, and the waffenamts on the barrel. The blue - dull black finish would rate about 90% with some fading over the sides of the receiver. The plastic grips are intact. The barrel has sharp riflings and is bright.

The Czechoslovakian Model 1927 with German markings is an essential part of any German WWII handgun collection. $500.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** SMOF4824 - ARGENTINE NAVY MARKED SISTEMA MODEL 1927 PISTOL. SERIAL NUMBER 102549. CALIBER 45 ACP The Argentine government contracted with the Colt Company for Model 1911 pistols beginning in 1915. In 1927 they purchased 10,000 Model 1911A1 pistols from Colt with an agreement for Colt to provide them with the necessary licenses, machinery and training to make their copy of the Model 1911A1, now called the Sistema Model 1927. Argentina continued to make these pistols until the 1960’s. All parts are interchangeable with the Colt Model 1911A1, and the overall workmanship is excellent.

This pistol was made for the Argentine Navy and is so marked on the slide. Pistols made for the Navy and Air Force are the hardest to find. The numbers on the frame, slide and barrel match. Overall finish would rate about 90% with some edge wear and smalls dings. Grips are the correct hard rubber. One of the rarer of the Sistema Model 1927’s to find. $600.00 (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)

SMOF4793 - 15244 - USAF M13 LIGHTWEIGHT REVOLVERS “DEMILLED” (LOT OF 3) - These were nifty lightweight guns with aluminum frames and cylinders made circa 1951 when the USAF was on a weight reduction kick. After they purchased about 40,000 of these “airweight” revolvers with 2 inch barrels, the Air Farce decided that it was dangerous to shoot them, so they ordered them all destroyed. While a few dozen may have escaped for one reason or another, the rest were crushed, mangled, torched or shear cut to make them non-firearm scrap metal. These have been stripped of whatever parts could be salvaged, (a few pins, screws or springs) and left to rust on a scrap heap before being salvaged for collector to enjoy. If nothing else, they are proof of chronic wasteful government spending and distrust of its taxpaying citizens. These are also a shocking vision of what many (most?) Democrats (and far too many Republicans) would like to do to all your guns. Out one of these out when you are recruiting NRA members as an example of why it is necessary to stop Hillary and her ilk, and to stop stupid laws like in Kalifornia, Illinois, and New Joisy. What you see is what you get. Guaranteed useless scrap that will keep you awake muttering about idiots elected to government (in case you needed additional motivation). No longer a firearm so no FFL needed. $49.00 (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)

SMOF4668 - WEBLEY MARK IV PISTOL SERIAL NUMBER 144746 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 are excellent showing little wear. 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. $550.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4753 - EARLY COLT COMMANDO IN 38 SPEC SERIAL NUMBER 3871 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 mean 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. The parkerized finish would rate about 95% with a little high edge wear. There is some pitting in two areas on the outside of the cylinder but it is not bad and does not detract much from the appearance of the revolver. 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. This is a very early one and it is in above average condition. $650.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4623 - COLT MADE U.S. MODEL 1917 REVOLVER. SERIAL NUMBER 17750 ON THE BUTT. 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 numbered 17750, with some small dings and scratches.

Number 15947 has been stamped on the barrel, and on the yoke and frame (where the Colt assembly numbers are located). Dick Johnson mentioned this marking in his February, 2000 article in Man at Arms. Similar numbers in those locations appear on a rebuilt Colt M1917 that was documented as having been returned to Springfield Armory after WWI. It had two digit numbers added in several places. Others have been observed with 2 to 5 digit numbers added in those locations. The article suggests that the numbers are an early marking used in the SA clean and repair process. Some revolvers with these markings were refinished with the early post WWI blue/black finish, others were not. The finish on this revolver looks to be the original Colt type.

This is a well above average example of the substitute standard Revolvers that armed so many of our troops in WW1, 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.) $950.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4759 - EXCELLENT! WWII GERMAN LUGER (PISTOL 08) MADE BY MAUSER IN 1938 SERIAL NUMBER 5441F. WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE. 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. The Luger was the most highly coveted souvenir sought by the GI's who fought the Germans in 1918 and again in 1942- 1945.

Correct, vintage Lugers holsters and accessories like loading tools are getting tough to find. We have some listed in our Accessories catalog. Click here to take a look.

This is a correct WWII Luger with all matching numbers INCLUDING the magazine! The chamber is dated 1938, the forward toggle is marked "S/42" which was one of the manufacturer's codes assigned to the Mauser factory. All of the correct WWII German military acceptance stamps and inspectors marks 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 would rate about 95% - 97% with some slight holster wear on the usual high spots and sharp corners but no pitting. There is a scratch on the on the left hand side of the barrel. 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. Excellent WWII German Lugers like this with no pitting and matching numbers with a matching magazine are very hard to find. Overall, this is an superb example of a World War II Luger in much better condition than usually found. This is a GI bring back, not later surplus sale item, as the lack of any import markings reflects. $2395.00 (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)

SMOF4795 - COLT EXPORT MODEL 1927 (MODEL 1911A1) MADE FOR ARGENTINA. SERIAL NUMBER 9984. CALIBER 45 ACP 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 had served the military. Colt’s Patented Firearm company entered into a collaborative design arrangement with the firearms designer John M. Browning in the late 1800's for the production of automatic pistols. 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 also sold pistols to other countries for their military including Norway and Argentina.The Argentines had purchased Model 1911’s during World War I. After the war they approached Colt and offered to buy 10,000 pistols if Colt would then allow them manufacturing rights in Argentina. Colt agreed and the Model 1927 was the result. It had Argentine markings but was made at the Colt factory in Hartford, Connecticutt.

This pistol was one of the last ones made by Colt for Argentina, being 15 numbers from the end of production. It is all matching with the correct, frame, and barrel. The magazine is not matched to the pistol. It has been refinished sometime in the past, and an inventory number electropenciled on the frame and barrel. Overall finish would rate about 90% with typical wear on the frame and slide. The grips are in good condition. The action is tight. The Argentine made Sistema 1927 pistols are frequently seen on the U.S. market, but original Colt made pistols are almost never seen. $850.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** SMOF4770 - 15203 - BRITISH ENFIELD NO. 2 MARK I* .38 CALIBER REVOLVER (NICE!) - Serial number L4199 (all matching) made at Enfield in 1940. About 98% original black phosphate type finish and about perfect bore. Apparently a pre-1968 import, as it is free from the usual import markings, although it does have 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 close to mint unissued 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. NICE GUN! $450.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4757 - EXCELLENT 1939 DATED MAUSER 42 CODE P.08 LUGER IN 9 MM SERIAL NUMBER 7279P. 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.

Correct, vintage Lugers holsters and accessories like loading tools are getting tough to find. We have some listed in our Accessories catalog. Click here to take a look.

This Luger has all matching numbers except for the magazine which is the correct type for this model with an aluminum base. The chamber is dated 1939, the forward toggle is marked "S/42" which was one of the manufacturer's codes assigned to the Mauser factory. All of the correct 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 but no pitting. 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. Excellent WWII German Lugers like this with no pitting and matching numbers are hard to find. Overall, this is an superb example of a World War II Luger in much better condition than usually found. This is a GI bring back, not later surplus sale item, as the lack of any import markings reflects. $2395.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** SMOF4756 - LUGER (PISTOL 08) MADE BY MAUSER (MANUFACTURER’S CODE 42 - MAUSER) IN 1935 (G DATE) Serial number 3243e Caliber 9 mm. George Luger introduced his classic pistol to world about 1900. The German Arm adopted it in 1908 and named it the P08. The pistol is one of the most ergonomically correct pistol ever made, with nature pointing tendency rarely attained by any other pistol. It was the most highly coveted souvenir sought by the GIs who fought the Germans in 1918 and again in 1942-1945. Hitler began to rearm Germany in 1934, but because German manufacture of firearms was severely restricted by the Treaty of Versailles, he tried to hide this activity by using a letter/number code for the arms makers, and a letter code for the year of manufacture. Those firearms made at the Mauser factory in 1935 were stamped using number and letter codes; S 42 (the Mauser code) and G for the year. The most avidly sought after Nazi firearms are those made in 1934 with the letter K indicating the year of manufacture, followed by those with the letter G. Collectors usually refer to the firearms as `K` or `G` dated.

Correct, vintage Lugers holsters and accessories like loading tools are getting tough to find. We have some listed in our Accessories catalog. Click here to take a look.

This pistol was made in 1935 at the Mauser factory in Oberndorf. It is all matching except for the magazine with the serial number or its last two digits stamped on the grips, frame, upper receiver, barrel, sear spring, safety, takedown lever, toggle links, extractor, firing pin, and side plate. The Mauser manufacturer code is also stamped on the side plate, takedown lever and the rear toggle. The original `fire` blue is still visible on the sear spring and the rear toggle pin. The golden yellow color (called strawing by collectors) is still present on of the small parts including the magazine catch, takedown lever, ejector, and safety. We would rate the bluing at about 90% - 95% with some fading, and wear on the muzzle and high points and some light spotting on the left hand side. The old style (Reichswehr) proof and inspection marks are present on the receiver and barrel. The bore is bright and shiny with strong lands and groves. There were about 54,000 Lugers made in 1935, and few survived the war. This one survived in extremely good condition. The intact condition of the fire blue and straw coloring on the small parts really helps to set this Luger apart as a handsome example. $2595.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4752 - U.S. PISTOL MODEL 1911A1 MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTON RAND. SERIAL NUMBER 1804421 MANUFACTURED IN 1944. 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. 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.

When World War II broke out the military knew that the Colt could not meet the demand for the Model 1911A1 so the Ordnance Department contracted with four other manufacturers to make this pistol. The four were Singer Sewing Machine Company, Remington Rand Typewriter Company, Ithaca Firearms Company, and Union Switch and Signal Company. Of the four Remington Rand made the most, nearly one million. Remington Rand pistols were considered by the military to be built to the tightest tolerances, this is why the Army used their frames to create National Match pistols in the 1960's.

The correct holster for this pistol is the U.S. Model 1916 with `US` in oval stamped on the flap. We some nice holsters for sale, click here to see them .

Nearly all the M1911/A1 pistols we see today are so mixed up and have been through so many overhauls that they have little collector appeal. We believe this one to be pretty much original because it has all the following parts which are correct for 1944 Remington Rand production:

• Slide - type 3 Remington Rand, short address.
• Mainspring housing - with ribs (used 1944 & 1945).
• Hammer - type 2 (used 1943-45).
• Slide stop - with serrations (used 1943-45).
• Barrel - correct High Standard “HS” and “P” marked on the lugs.
• Grips - Keyes Fibre Co.with reinforcing rings.
• Magazine - " L " marked (M. S. Little Mfg. Co).
• Trigger - stamped (used 1943-45).

This pistol in very good condition with about 90% original dark gray/green parkerized finish. The finish has slight wear on the sharp edges and some small rust spots on the slide and frame. The barrel has the proper blued finish on the outside and the bore has strong lands and grooves with some darkness in the bottom of the grooves which may clean up. The right trigger guard is marked "C" at the top and "7" at the bottom. The left trigger guard is marked "4" at the top. The frame is marked on the left hand side with the US inspectors initials "FJA" (Frank J. Atwood) and "P". The right side of the frame is stamped with the U.S. ordinance wheel. Overall an all correct example in very good condition. $1495.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4775 - ORIGINAL FINISH SMITH AND WESSON PRE-VICTORY MODEL REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 900787 CALIBER 38 S&W WITH FACTORY LETTER 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. The earliest pistols had blued finish, but later ones were Parkerized.

This revolver was one made for the British government contract. It comes with a letter from the Smith and Wesson factory. It was shipped to the Hartford Ordnance Depot, 95 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts on January 24, 1942. The Hartford Ordnance Depot was the Eastern Region shipping depot for Lend Lease equipment including firearms, destined for Great Britain. The revolver has US inspectors mark W.B. with the US burning bomb stamped on the butt. W.B. is the inspectors mark for Colonel Waldemar Broberg who inspected Smith & Wesson Victory Revolvers and Colt M1911A1 .45 Auto Pistols in 1941. Finish is the original blue with checkered grips that have the S&W monogram. The finish would rate about 90%+ with some fading, and scratching. It has a small import mark on the right side of the frame. Smith and Wesson pistols sold under Lend Lease in their original finish are an extremely rare find. Most were Parkerized during or after the end of World War II. $550.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4765 - WEBLEY MARK IV. SERIAL NUMBER B17392. SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE MARKED. 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. Webley made the pistol until about 1968. It was offered to sale throughout their empire and to countries that had formerly been part of their empire.

This pistol was made in Great Britain and bears Webley’s commercial markings (their winged bullet logo) and British export proofs. It was sold to the Singapore Government, then a British Crown colony sometime during the 1950s. It was issued to the Singapore Police Force and has the stamp SPF 2794 on the backstrap.

The pistol is the short frame model with a smaller backstrap. The reduction in dimensions was made up for by the pistol grips to give it the same feel in the hand as the longer frame model. Colt adopted much the same design on their Detective Specials in the 1960's.

This pistol is all matching with serial numbers on cylinder, frame and barrel assembly. The barrel is in excellent condition with sharp riflings. There is a small import mark stamped on the bottom of the barrel. The lock up is tight. The finish would rate about 90% - 95% with some thinning, and a number of tiny dings on the barrel and frame. An unusual pistol from the sunset of the British Empire before Singapore became an economic giant in its own right. $495.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4713 - STEYR MODEL 1912 WITH MILITARY UNIT MARKINGS   SERIAL NUMBER 8072J CALIBER 9 MM STEYR The Austrian army, like their German allies wanted an automatic pistol. Rather than accept the German Luger they developed two pistols of their own, The Roth Steyr and the Steyr Model 1912. The Steyr Model 1912 pistol was the primary sidearm of their Army through the First World War. The pistol was also sold to several foreign governments including Chile. It featured the squared off look made famous by John Browning’s line of Colt pistols (the Models 1900, 1902, 1903, 1907 and 1908), but loaded through the top with a stripper clip. The breach locking was achieved with a rotating barrel.

This pistol was made in 1915 by the Steyr company and has the Austrian military proof markings which are `W-n` eagle `15` on right side over trigger. It was used by an Austrian military unit has unit markings `88.R.10` on the lanyard ring which stands for 88 Infanterie Regiment Weapon number 10. Overall bluing would rate about 90% - 95% with some fading and wear on the edges and some small pits on top of the slide in front of the rear sight. The grips are in good condition without serious flaws. The bore is shiny with sharp riflings. Overall an above average example of the standard sidearm of the Austrian army in WWI, and the unit markings are a big plus. $850.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4389 - LATE WAR JAPANESE WWII T-94 IN 8 MM SERIAL NUMBER 64579 DATED 19. 11. WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE. The Type 94 was designed by KijiroNambu in 1934, in response to army requests for an 8mm pistol for airmen, tank crews, and others for whom the standard T-14 pistol was too bulky. The type designation reflects a change in Japanese nomenclature, after 1930, the system was based upon calendar year instead of reign-periods, and 1934 was `2594` in Japan. The Type 94 chambered the standard 8mm T-14 cartridge and relied on a vertically-moving block to lock the slide and barrel together at the instant of firing. The block is cammed out of engagement during a short recoil stroke. The sear is exposed on the left side of the frame, allowing the hammer to be released if a cocked pistol is carelessly handled.

Enthusiasts recognize many variations of this model, this is a late war pistol that was manufactured in November of 1944 at the Nagoya Nambu-Koubunji factory. The metal is in good condition with no pitting except for on the bottom of the magazine. The finish is slightly thin as it is on all late war pistols but it would rate about 95% with light wear on the high spots. The bore is bright and shiny and the serail number on the magazine matches the serial number on the pistol. Grips are the late war wooden type, in good condition with no cracks or chips missing but there is a dark stain or scorch mark on the right hand grip. Overall a very nice example of a late war T-94 pistol with the benefit of having a matching magazine which is hard to find. $650.00 (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)

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)

SMOF4634 - WALTHER PPK NAZI MARKED. SERIAL NUMBER 226800K. 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 automatic pistols since. In 1931 Walther introduced the PPK. The K stood for Kriminal, the German for criminal, and the assumption was the smaller pistol would be used for undercover police work among criminals.

The PPK and the PP were purchased privately by German officers and during World War II. This pistol was made about 1939 or early 1940 and has the Nazi proof eagle on the right side. It was nicely nickel plated sometime after the war. The grips and magazine are replacements. The nickel finish is about 95% intact with an occasional bare area visible on the top of the slide and other high points. The bore is bright with strong riflings. $450.00 (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)

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)

SMOF4750 - COLT OFFICIAL POLICE SERIAL NUMBER 861070 CALIBER 38 SPECIAL The official Police was one of Colt’s best selling 38 Special revolvers, and as the name suggests was sold to police departments through out the U.S. The action was the reliable Colt single action –double action lock that Colt had developed in the late 1880’s and still uses. While now superseded by the Python and the other Colt “snake” guns with adjustable sights heavier barrels, and bigger grips, the official police internal lock is virtually the same on these pistols.

This pistol was made in 1957 near the end of production. Overall finish would rate about 95% with some edge wear. The checkering on grips is excellent with the exception of a little wear on the bottom of the right grip. The bore is excellent with crisp rifling. $400.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4798 - COLT MODEL 1903 HAMMERLESS PISTOL. SERIAL NUMBER 434887 CALIBER 32 ACP. John Browning did not invent the first successful automatic pistol in the world, that honor would go to the Germans or the Austrians. But he did create the form that all successful automatic pistols have followed ever since when he began turning out his designs in 1900. Colt had already produced one of his designs in their 38 caliber Model 1900 ( and its variants), but sales had been slow, and they wanted a pocket pistol to equal the success of his FN Model 1900. The result was the Colt Model 1903 hammerless in 32 caliber. This pistol set the standard for design of automatic pistol thereafter. By time production stopped over half a million had been made. It also became the most common automatic seen in the gangster and detective movies of the 1930 and 1940's. I saw the Hitchcock thriller “Foreign Correspondent” on TV recently and the Model 1903 was the pistol of choice.

This pistol was made in 1924. The finish shows the usual small dings you’d expect from use. The original Colt oven baked bluing would rate about 90% with no pitting, but wear on the edges and around the muzzle. The hard rubber grips also have uniform wear, but no chips or cracks. The bore is bright with strong riflings. The magazine is correct with the top left unblued and with Colt’s name and caliber stamped on the bottom. If you want to own a piece of the roaring 20's or the gangster plagued 1930's this pistol will fill that bill. $550.00 (View Picture)

**HOLD** SMOF4796 - WEBLEY MARK IV COMMERCIAL. SERIAL NUMBER 149886. 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.

Webley made the pistol for the commercial market until about 1968. These were sold throughout their empire and to countries that had formerly been part of their empire This pistol was made in Great Britain and bears Webley’s commercial markings (their winged bullet logo) and British export proofs.

This pistol is in excellent condition with more than 95% of the commercial high polish, blued finish remaining. It is all matching with serial numbers on cylinder, frame and barrel assembly. The barrel is in excellent condition with sharp riflings. The lock up is tight A unusual pistol from the sunset of the British Empire and in almost new condition to boot. $425.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4774 - SMITH AND WESSON MILITARY AND POLICE  REVOLVER. SERIAL NUMBER 578788.  CALIBER 38 SPECIAL The Smith and Wesson Military and Police Revolver was introduced by Smith and Wesson about 1900, and, with minor modifications, is still the most common revolver in their product line. Such longevity is remarkable.

This pistol was made in the 1930’s. It has the standard 6 inch barrel, and the correct checkered wood grips without the S&W monogram. Overall bluing would rate about 90% with mostly wear on the edges and around the muzzle. Overall a good example of a pre World War II pistol that still is one of the most successful revolver designs. $400.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4765 - WEBLEY MARK IV. SERIAL NUMBER B17392. SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE MARKED. 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. Webley made the pistol until about 1968. It was offered to sale throughout their empire and to countries that had formerly been part of their empire.

This pistol was made in Great Britain and bears Webley’s commercial markings (their winged bullet logo) and British export proofs. It was sold to the Singapore Government, then a British Crown colony sometime during the 1950s. It was issued to the Singapore Police Force and has the stamp SPF 2794 on the backstrap.

The pistol is the short frame model with a smaller backstrap. The reduction in dimensions was made up for by the pistol grips to give it the same feel in the hand as the longer frame model. Colt adopted much the same design on their Detective Specials in the 1960's.

This pistol is all matching with serial numbers on cylinder, frame and barrel assembly. The barrel is in excellent condition with sharp riflings. There is a small import mark stamped on the bottom of the barrel. The lock up is tight. The finish would rate about 90% - 95% with some thinning, and a number of tiny dings on the barrel and frame. An unusual pistol from the sunset of the British Empire before Singapore became an economic giant in its own right. $495.00 (View Picture)

SMOF4660 - RARE COLTS .22 CALIBRE TARGET AUTOMATIC (PRE - WOODSMAN) SIX INCH "TARGET" MODEL. Serial number 40100 manufactured in 1924. Colts .22 calibre Target Automatic (as it was originally called) was a John Browning design which Colt first introduced in 1915. Browning's design was the world's first successful .22 caliber automatic pistol with over 700,000 produced in hundreds of variations over a 68 year span. Even with this large production, Woodsman availability on the used gun market remains low with excellent pre-war pieces easily bringing prices twenty times their original retail. Because of their functional reliability, intrinsic accuracy and appealing design most Woodsman pistols still see regular use and as a result it is difficult to find one in excellent condition.

This pistol is in excellent condition, the metal retains 97% plus original bluing showing some slight wear on the front and back straps and sharp corners. The bore is mirror bright with strong lands and grooves. The front sight is the more desirable adjustable type. The grips are in very good condition with some light wear but no cracks or chips missing. $995.00 (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)