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Argentinian Pistols

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Argentinian Police Issue Colt M. 1927 Semi-Auto Pistol in .22LR Caliber Caliber: 22 LR Price: $1475 Inventory # clh_0044 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Argentinian police issue Colt M. 1927 semi-auto pistol in .22LR caliber. Manufactured by FM under Colt's license in Argentina. Left side of the slide is marked: "D.G.F.M. -(F.M.A.P.)". Right side of slide displays following wording, "Policia de la Provincia de Buenos Aires", and a nice Argentinian Crest. Conversion markings are stamped underneath, "Transf. a Cal. 22LR por Est. Venturini S.A.". This pistol was originally manufactured in .45ACP caliber for the police, and later converted to .22LR. The pistol was completely refurbished in the process. This is a very high quality conversion, with beautifully machined .22 barrel. The magazine was also originally manufactured for .22 LR, and not converted from 45ACP. 5" barrel. The design closely follows the lines of Colt M1911 A1. Matching serial numbers on the frame and on the slide. No serial number is present on the .22 LR barrel. The magazine displays an electric penciled number, which is different from the number on the frame. All complete and in original configuration. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! CONDITION: Excellent+, as refurbished during the conversion to .22LR caliber in Argentina. 99%+ of dark blue finish on the metal. Like new bore with shiny rifling. Black plastic grips show some handling marks and light dings. Very strong action. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Very nice Argentinian .22 pistol! Small import markings are stamped on the right side of the frame. Serial# 825XX.
Argentinian Military Contract Simson Nagant M. 1893 Revolver Caliber: Cal. 11 mm (.440 Nagant) Price: $1975 Inventory # ngp_0065 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Large frame Nagant revolver built by Simson & Co. in Suhl, and accordingly marked on the left side of the frame. This revolver was a part of Argentinian military contract fulfilled by Simson. The revolver has original finish and was not refurbished by the Argentinian arsenal. The revolver is very similar to large frame Belgian military M.1878-86 Nagant revolvers. Single and double action. Wooden grips with diamond checkering. German proofs are stamped on all the major parts of the revolver. Non-fluted, six round cylinder. Six inch long octagonal barrel. Complete with lanyard ring. CONDITION: Fine+ (NRA Antique). 94% of original blue finish is still on the metal. Some finish is turning to brownish color. Some occasional peppering on the barrel. Original checkered grips are in very good condition with numerous handling marks and dings. All matching serial numbers. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. The cylinder chambers are in fine condition. Strong action. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the revolver are in fine condition, with no visible wear. Difficult to find South American contract large frame Nagant revolver in all original condition! Antique. Serial# 63XX. (Ref.: "Les Revolvers Et Les Fusils Nagant" by Claude Feys and Rene Smeets, pp. 74-79).
Scarce Argentinian Commercial Ballester-Molina Semi-Auto Pistol Caliber: 45 ACP Price: $1175 Inventory # clh_0040 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Argentinian commercial pistol manufactured by Hispano-Argentina Fabricas de Automoviles SA in Buenos Aires, Argentina in the 1940-s. Left side of the slide is marked: "PISTOLA AUTOMATICA C. 11.25 mm. FABRICADA POR 'HAFDASA' PATENTES INTERNACIONALES 'BALLESTER-MOLINA' INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA" (in three lines, please note the metric caliber designation). 5" barrel. The design closely follows the lines of Colt M1911 A1, except for the omission of the grip safety. The pistol displays only one serial number stamped on the hilt next to the magazine floorplate. The serial number has an "X" prefix. According to some collectors, this number was stamped in order to satisfy the US firearms importation rules. All complete and in original configuration. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! CONDITION: Low excellent. 96-97% of original crisp, blue finish on the metal. The blue finish is worn mostly on the edges of the slide and frame. Couple of minor scratches on the lower part of the slide. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Very nice hardwood grips without any handling marks. Very strong action. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in like new condition, with no visible wear. Very attractive Argentinian Ballester-Molina pistol! No import markings. Serial# X1XX.
Scarce Argentinian Commercial Ballester-Molina Semi-Auto Pistol in .22LR Caliber Caliber: 22 LR Price: $2500 Inventory # clh_0039 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Argentinian .22 LR commercial pistol manufactured by Hispano-Argentina Fabricas de Automoviles SA in Buenos Aires, Argentina in the 1940-s. This pistol was originally manufactured in .22LR caliber for the commercial market, and is not a military conversion from .45 ACP, which is more common! The magazine was also originally manufactured for .22 LR, and not converted from 45ACP. The pistols of this type were not officially imported to the USA, but rather imported privately by US army officers and diplomats. This particular pistol was most likely imported from Belgium, as it shows Belgian commercial proof marks, "Crown over L" (in the circle) and "Star over S" stamped on the barrel, slide and frame. Left side of the slide is marked: "PISTOLA AUTOMATICA C. 22. FABRICADA POR 'HAFDASA' PATENTES INTERNACIONALES 'BALLESTER-MOLINA' INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA" (in three lines, please note .22 caliber designation). 5" barrel. The design closely follows the lines of Colt M1911 A1, except for the omission of the grip safety. Matching serial numbers. All complete and in original configuration. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! CONDITION: Near mint, unfired? 99%++ of original crisp, blue finish on the metal. Like new bore with shiny rifling. Very nice hardwood grips without any handling marks. Very strong action. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in like new condition, with no visible wear. Beautiful Argentinian .22 pistol! No import markings. Serial# 932XX.
Scarce Argentinian National Gendarmerie Contract Ballester-Molina Semi-Auto Pistol Caliber: 45 ACP Price: $1275 Inventory # clh_0038 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Argentinian National Gendarmerie contract pistol manufactured by Hispano-Argentina Fabricas de Automoviles SA in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1930-s. Marked on the right side of slide: "Gendarmeria Nacional" and a nice Argentinian Crest. Left side of the slide is marked: "PISTOLA AUTOMATICA C. 45. FABRICADA POR 'HAFDASA' PATENTES INTERNACIONALES 'BALLESTER-MOLINA' INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA" (in three lines). Matching serial numbers, except for the magazine. 5" barrel. 7 shots magazine. The design closely follows the lines of Colt M1911 A1, except for the omission of the grip safety. All complete and in as issued configuration. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! CONDITION: Fine+. 95% of dull blue finish on the metal. The blue finish is worn mostly on the edges of the slide and frame (holster wear). Some blue on the front part of the hilt is turning to brownish color. There are some minor scratches on the right/front part of the slide (please, see pictures). The bore is in fine condition with strong and shiny rifling. Nice hardwood grips with minor handling marks. Very strong action. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Difficult to find Argentinian National Gendarmerie contract pistol. Small import markings on the hilt next to the magazine floorplate. Serial# 242XX.
Scarce Argentinian Military Contract English Tranter M.1868 Revolver Caliber: 44 Price: $1750 Inventory # apc_0145 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Argentinian military contract English Tranter M.1868 revolver. The right side of the frame shows Argentinian military property markings, "EN 884". The abbreviation stands for "Ejercito Nacional" (National Army). Argentina purchased about two thousand of such revolvers in the early 1870-s. The revolver follows loosely the lines of M.1868 Trade Pattern. Large size frame, with unusually long barrel (8 inch!). Scarce variant with the swivel type extractor rod and the latter release lever located on the left side of the frame. Single and double action. The left side of the barrel housing displays following maker markings, "W. TRANTER PATENT". English proofs and caliber designation, "440" are stamped on the octagonal barrel. The same proof marks are stamped on the wall of every chamber of the cylinder. Some light engraving on the frame. Complete with the lanyard ring. CONDITION: Very good. 60% of brownish patina finish remaining on metal, with the balance in white. Some surface rust on the frame and barrel. Very good bore and chambers. The action works fine. Wooden one-piece grip with diamond checkering is also in very good condition, with some wear and some handling marks. Interesting Argentinian contract large frame Tranter revolver! Barrel length: 8 inch. Antique. Serial# 521XX.
Beautiful Argentinian Military Officer Colt M. 1927 Leather Holster Price: $295 Inventory # hol_0111 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Argentinian military officer holster for Colt M.1927 pistol. Natural leather color. Brass and steel hardware. No markings are visible on the leather. Very high quality! All original and complete. Possibly one of the holsters captured by British soldiers during the Falkland War. CONDITION: Excellent+. Leather is soft and flexible. Strong, original stitching. Beautifully manufactured Argentinian Colt M.1927 holster!

Belgian Pistols

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Beautiful Belgian Frontier Type Revolver Caliber: .44-40 WCF Price: $695 Inventory # apc_0189 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: This is a very nice Belgian made "Frontier" type revolver. Well built, large frame revolver manufactured at the turn of the 20th century. Belgian commercial proofs are present on the right side of the frame, "Crown over R". The cylinder of the revolver displays House of Liege proof ("ELG"), as well as some other Belgian proofs. The left side of the barrel displays a word, "Belgium". The revolver was manufactured in .44-40 WCF caliber, which was popular at the time on the US commercial market. The revolvers of this type were distributed in many countries of the world by commercial retailers. 5.25 inch long barrel. Single and double action. Six shot cylinder. Lever safety device is fixed on the left side of the frame. Hardwood grips with diamond checkering. Complete with the lanyard ring. CONDITION: This revolver is in excellent+ condition with about 97% of original blue finish left on metal. The balance is in white. The finish is worn mostly on the barrel, near the muzzle, and on the cylinder. Very crisp action. The hardwood grips are nicely preserved. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Cylinder chambers are in excellent condition as well. All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible. All the internal parts of the revolver, are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. No import marks. Very nice Belgian "Frontier" type revolver.
A Prototype of Pieper M. 1909 (or Oyez) Pistol Manufactured Under the German Occupation Caliber: 7.65mm Auto (.32 ACP) Price: $4650 Inventory # mlp_0270 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: I believe, this is a prototype of Pieper M. 1909 (or Oyez) semi automatic pistol manufactured under the German occupation. The Germans occupied both, Pieper and Oyez factories during the World War One. The pistol displays German "Crown over N" proof marks on the right side of the barrel, slide and frame. This interesting pistol was definitely built based upon the patents of Nicolas Pieper. This is not a tip-down barrel design. The slide/barrel assembly can be removed by turning the lever located on the left side of the frame by ninety degree. The pistol does not display any maker markings. All the major internal parts of the pistol display matching serial/assembly number, "29". No serial number is stamped on the external parts of the pistol. Excellent quality of machining and polishing. Black hardened rubber grips with diamond checkering. Fixed sights. Blowback design. Barrel length: 55 mm. CONDITION: Excellent. 96-97% of original crisp blue is still on the metal. The blue is worn mostly on the edges of the barrel and frame. Black hardened rubber grips are in excellent condition with only minor handling marks. Very crisp action. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. All the internal parts of the pistol, are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. No import markings. Interesting Pieper style pistol with German proof marks!
Belgian Nagant Revolver M. 1895 Caliber: 7. 62 mm Price: $1475 Inventory # ngp_0063 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Early, seven shot, double action Belgian Nagant M.1895 revolver in very nice condition! The revolver is virtually identical to Russian Nagant M.1895 revolver. The revolver is marked on the left side of the frame with the maker address, "L. Nagant Brevete Liege 1899". House of Liege proof marks are stamped on major parts of the revolver. There are no military acceptance/property markings stamped on the revolver. Gas-sealed cylinder. 4.5 inch long round barrel. Wooden grips with diamond checkering. Complete with lanyard ring. CONDITION: Low excellent. 94-95% of original crisp blue still on the metal. Some finish is turning to brownish color. Original checkered grips are in fine condition, without any cracks. All matching serial numbers. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. The cylinder chambers are also in excellent condition. Strong action. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. All the internal parts of the revolver are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. This revolver is in all original condition, not a reblue, not an import. Belgian Nagant M.1895 revolver in very collectible condition. Serial# 19XX.
Very Good Quality Belgian Copy of S & W Revolver Caliber: .44-40 WCF Price: $695 Inventory # swp_0020 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very good quality Belgian copy of the self-extracting, hinged-frame Smith & Wesson .44 D.A. Frontier Model revolver (S&W Model 1881). Well built, large frame revolver manufactured at the turn of the 20th century. Double and single action. The revolver displays a caliber designation on the upper part of the barrel, "For 44 Winchester Cartridge". The left side of the barrel displays a word, "Belgium". The right side of the barrel and frame displays Belgian proof marks, "Crown over R" and "Star over A". The cylinder of the revolver displays House of Liege proof ("ELG"), as well as some other Belgian proofs. The black hardened grips with diamond checkering and maker's, or retailer's initials, "CC". Six-chamber cylinder. Barrel length: 6 inch. Many revolvers of this type were used in Europe during the World War One. They were usually privately purchased by officers, as their were reliable and relatively inexpensive. Robert Adamek describes similar revolver in his book, "Pistols of World War I", allegedly used by Imperial Russian officers. CONDITION: Overall the revolver is in fine condition. About 75-80% of original blue finish is still present on metal. The balance is in white, mixed with light brown patina. Some blue is turning to brownish color. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. The chambers are also in excellent condition. Strong, crisp action. Black hardened rubber grips are in overall fine+ condition. The lanyard ring is missing. Serial # 96XX. (Ref. "Pistols of World War I" by Robert Adamek, pp. 268-269).

British Pistols

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Colt .38 Military Model 1902 Semi-Auto Pistol (With British Markings) Caliber: 38 Rimless Price: $2975 Inventory # clh_0052 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautifully manufactured .38 Military Model 1902 Colt semi-auto pistol. 6 inch long barrel. 8 round magazine. Spur hammer. Conventional retraction grips on the slide. Right side of the slide is marked: "Automatic Colt Calibre 38 Rimless Smokeless" (in two lines). Left side of the slide is marked: "Patented Apr. 20, 1897. Sept. 9, 1902" (in two lines) and "Colt's Pt. F. A. Mfg. Co. Hartford, CT. USA." (in two lines). The rear part of the left side of the slide displays "Rampant Colt". All matching serial numbers. Correct blue magazine. Correct diamond checkered black hardened rubber grips with "Colt" name and "Rampant Colt". The right side of the barrel displays British proof marks, "Crown over V" and "Crown over CP". These are the late 1920-s markings, usually found on handguns sold in the Great Britain as military surplus. Many M.1902 pistols were shipped to the Great Britain during the World War One. Some pistols of this type were privately purchased by British officers in the early 20th century. All these pistols have seen service with British military during the Great War. The pistol is a larger and heavier version of otherwise similar .38 Sporting Model 1902. The major difference is a higher capacity magazine (8 versus 7 rounds), and an added lanyard ring on the left side of the grip. Only 200 of such pistols were bought by the US Army for evaluation, but large number was sold commercially. The total production was about 18.000 pistol. This model remained in production till 1929. CONDITION: Low excellent. 94% of original blue finish is still on metal. Most of the blue wear is on the edges of the slide. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Perfect mechanical condition. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. The right side grip has a hairline crack. The left side grip does not have any cracks. All original configuration. Colt Military Model 1902 pistol in very collectible condition! Serial# 363XX
Scarce British World War Two Military Issue Colt Official Police Revolver Caliber: 38 Special Price: $975 Inventory # clh_0051 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Nicely preserved British World War Two military issue Colt Official Police revolver! The left side of the frame displays British government inspection and acceptance markings (between the hammer and cylinder, please, see pictures). The revolver displays Colt logo, "Rampant Colt". The left side of the barrel is marked, "Colt Official Police 38". The upper part of the barrel displays standard Colt address with patent's dates. Matching serial numbers. Six round cylinder. Fixed sights. The revolver was manufactured without the lanyard ring. Barrel length: 4 inches. Well built, large frame military style revolver. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! Colt Official Police was introduced in 1927. During the Second World War Britain purchased some quantities of this revolver. Created in 1939, the British Purchasing Commission was in charge of these acquisitions. Most of these purchases were covered by separate contracts, but some were covered by Lend-Lease agreement. As the situation was getting more desperate during the Battle of Britain, the revolvers were purchased not just from the manufacturer, but also from British and American retailers. Most of these revolvers were issued to the Home Guard, some were supplied to the Special Operations Executive and other military organizations. CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% of crisp, original blue on metal. The revolver shows only an honest service wear. The left side of the frame shows some light scratches. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Excellent cylinder's chambers. Very nice hardwood grips with diamond checkering and with "Colt" logo on both sides. Perfect action. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the revolver are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Very nice Colt Official police revolver with interesting history! Serial# 6379XX.
British Service Old Pattern No.2 Mk. I Garate Military Revolver Caliber: 455 Webley Price: $795 Inventory # swp_0028 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce British World War One six-shot revolver. The gun is a Spanish-made copy of the hinged-frame Smith & Wesson that was built to prevent shortage of handguns in the British army during the World War One. Manufactured by Garate, Anitua Y Cia in Eibar, as indicated by markings on the barrel. Garate was one of the three Spanish gun makers to receive contracts from the British army during the First World War. British acceptance proofs are stamped on all major parts of the revolver. Hardwood grips with diamond checkering. In 1921 the revolvers of this type were declared obsolete by British military and were transferred to different police forces. Complete with the lanyard ring. The maker initials, "GAC" along with wording, "Marca Registrada" are stamped on the right side of the frame. Many revolvers of this type were used by British military in Europe during the World War One. They were reliable and relatively inexpensive. CONDITION: Fine+ to low excellent. 92% of original blue finish. The balance is turning to brownish color. Some light patina on the hilt. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Excellent cylinder's chambers. Very tight action. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. Hardwood grips with diamond checkering are showing some minor handling marks. Barrel length: 5 inches. Interesting British service revolver for the World War One collector! Serial# NN. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 452-453, also in "Pistols of World War I" by Robert Adamek, pp. 136-137).
British Service Old Pattern No.2 Mk. I Orbea Hermanos Military Revolver Caliber: 455 Webley Price: $795 Inventory # swp_0027 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce British World War One six-shot revolver. The gun is a Spanish-made copy of the hinged-frame Smith & Wesson that was built to prevent shortage of handguns in the British army during the World War One. Manufactured by Orbea Hermanos Y Cia in Eibar, as indicated by markings on the top of the barrel rib. Orbea Hermanos was one of the three Spanish gun makers to receive contracts from the British army during the First World War. British acceptance proofs are stamped on major parts of the revolver. The brown horn grips with diamond checkering display maker's initials, "OH". The same maker initials, along with wording, "Trade Mark" are stamped on the right side of the frame. In 1921 the revolvers of this type were declared obsolete by British military and were transferred to different police forces. Complete with the lanyard ring. Many revolvers of this type were used by British military in Europe during the World War One. They were reliable and relatively inexpensive. CONDITION: Fine+. 92% of original blue mixed with occasional light patina. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Excellent cylinder's chambers. Very tight action. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. Horn grips with diamond checkering are showing some minor wear. Barrel length: 5 inches. Interesting British service revolver for the World War One collector! Serial# 14XX. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 452-453, also in "Pistols of World War I" by Robert Adamek, pp. 136-137).
English Adams Model 1872 Center Fire Revolver Caliber: .450 Price: $1795 Inventory # apc_0176 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Impressive large frame double action English revolver. The revolver is almost identical with military Adams Mark III. The major difference is a lack of the Roman numeral, "III" on the right side of the frame just in front of the cylinder. Mechanically, Model 1872 revolver was similar to Model 1867, except for the new ejector system. The top of the octagonal barrel displays following wording, "ADAMS'S PATENT SMALL ARMS CO.. 391, STRAND, LONDON". Right side of the frame is marked, "ADAMS'S PATENT", and, "JA TRADE MARK". Several English proofs are stamped on the frame, barrel and cylinder. Octagonal barrel. Six shot cylinder. The cylinder and frame show matching serial numbers. No serial numbers are visible on other external parts of the revolver. Barrel length: 6 inches. Very nice one piece hardwood grip with diamond checkering. The revolver has all blue finish, except for the hammer and ejector that have polished steel finish (now covered with brown patina). Complete with the lanyard ring. CONDITION: Overall in fine condition with about 85% of original finish turning to uniform brown patina. Occasional peppering and/or light surface rust. No pitting of any kind. Some light dings and scratches are visible on the cylinder and on the cylinder bridge. One piece grip with diamond checkering is in excellent condition. The double action works fine. The single action does not work - the hammer does not stay cocked. Fine bore with strong rifling. The cylinder chambers are also in fine condition. Serial# 58XX. (Ref.: "Howdah to High Power" by Robert J. Maze, pp. 10-14).

Bulgarian Pistols

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Chilean Pistols

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Scarce Chilean Navy Contract Astra M.1921 Pistol Caliber: 9 mm Largo Price: $850 Inventory # mlp_0295 Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: Scarce Chilean navy contract Astra M.1921 semi-automatic pistol. The Chilean navy ordered only 842 of Astra M. 1921 pistols in 1930. The pistol displays a Chilean Star and wording, "Marina de Chile" on the upper/front part of the slide (please, see pictures). The upper/rear part of the slide displays company address, "Esperanza y Unceta, Guernica, Espana. Pistola de 9m/m. Modelo 1921". The upper/front part of the slide also displays the Astra logo. All matching serial numbers. Correct magazine with Astra logo on its floorplate. Original hard rubber grips with diamond checkering. High quality of machining. No import markings. Very impressive design! CONDITION: Fine, with 78% of original blue finish still on the metal, with the balance turning to brownish color. Some light patina on the hilt. The pistol shows an honest holster wear on the edges of the slide and frame. Strong action. The grips shows some light wear and handling marks. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in fine condition, with no visible wear. Interesting Chilean navy issue Astra pistol! Serial# 367XX. (Ref.: "Spanish Handguns" by Gene Gangarosa Jr., p.74).

Chinese Pistols

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Chinese Type 54 (TT-33) Pistol Caliber: 7.62 mm Price: $975 Inventory # mlp_0360 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Chinese Tokarev Type 54 military semi-automatic pistol. The pistol was manufactured in Mukden, Manchuria in 1966 as indicated by the arsenal code, "66" and a date stamped on the left side of the frame. The top of the slide displays, "Type 54" markings in Chinese characters. Original black plastic grips with a Chinese Star on both sides. Seven round magazine. Complete with a lanyard loop on the left side of the hilt. Matching serial numbers except for the magazine. The TT-33 pistol was designed by a famous Soviet designer Fyodor V. Tokarev, and was adopted by almost all countries of the Eastern Bloc. TT-33 is a well made, reliable pistol, tested in many conflicts around the world. CONDITION: Fine to low excellent. 93% of original blue is still present on metal. The blue is worn mostly on the edges of the slide. There is some pitting and some scratches on the front/lower part of the slide (please, see pictures). There is also one, a very small spot of pitting on the left/rear part of the slide. The black plastic grips show a couple of small chips. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. No import markings. The pistol is in all original, military configuration without the commercial safety lever. Scarce Chinese military TT-33 pistol! Serial# 130101XX.
Chinese Copy of Browning 1900 Pistol Caliber: 7.65mm Auto (.32 ACP) Price: $475 Inventory # brp_0038 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Chinese Copy of Browning 1900 semi-auto pistol. The pistol shows "Mauser Banner"(!) and wording "Brevetes GDC"on the left side of the frame. These markings usually do not make much sense, as they seem to be a combination of different European words. It is not unusual to find Chinese copies of FN M.1900 pistols with Mauser markings. Chinese gun makers found these markings to be very attractive... The left side of the slide displays a wording, "Nationale". The frame, slide and rear sight display fake Belgian proof marks. All the markings on metal are clear. The pistol has a safety lever on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers. All complete and original. CONDITION: Fine+. The pistol shows 85% of original, high gloss blue finish on metal parts. The balance is in white, mixed with some brown patina. Nice, original hardwood plastic grips with with diamond checkering. Action seems to be OK. Good bore. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in fine condition, with no visible wear. No import markings. These pistols should never be fired as they were manufactured in relatively primitive workshops. Serial# 6XX.
Chinese Copy of Browning 1900 Pistol Caliber: 7.65mm Auto (.32 ACP) Price: $350 Inventory # brp_0006 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Chinese Copy of Browning 1900 semi-auto pistol. Marked on the left side of the frame: Browning S Patent. The other markings do not make much sense, as they seem to be a combination of European letters that do not create any words. Some unrecognizable proofs are present on the left side of the frame. All the markings on metal are clear. The pistol has a safety lever on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers. All complete and original. CONDITION: Fine. The pistol was finished in white, with no blue. Some light patina in places. Nice, original brown plastic grips with "FN" logo and with diamond checkering. Action seems to be OK. Good bore. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in fine condition, with no visible wear. No import markings. These pistols should never be fired as they were manufactured in relatively primitive workshops. Serial# 260XX.

Dutch Pistols

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Dutch Military Contract Browning M.1922 Pistol Caliber: 9 mm Short (.380 ACP) Price: $750 Inventory # brp_0047 Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: Browning designed military semi-automatic pistol. Manufactured for the Dutch army at the FN factory in Belgium in 1920/1930. The upper part of the slide displays a very nice "Crown over W" (a Dutch Queen Wilhelmina initial). The left side of the slide shows the maker's markings, "Fabrique Nationale D'Armes De Guerre Herstal Belgique, Browning's Patent Depose". Belgian proofs are present on all major metal parts. Nice, original dark brown hardened rubber grips with "FN" logo and diamond checkering. M.1922 Browning pistol was exceptionally popular, with large commercial, police and military contracts worldwide. This model was famous for its reliability and long service life. The pistol was manufactured with the grip safety. Magazine capacity is eight rounds. The upper part of the slide shows a loaded chamber indicator. CONDITION: Fine+. 92% of original blue finish is still on the metal. Light holster wear to the front part of the slide. The bore is in fine condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. All matching serial numbers. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. The hardened rubber grips are in very good condition, with minor handling marks. The left side grip shows small crack. The lanyard loop was removed from the hilt. Nice Dutch military pistol! Serial# 315XX.

Egyptian Pistols

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Description & Condition

Scarce Egyptian Military Contract Beretta M. 1951 Brigadier Pistol Caliber: 9 mm Luger Price: $975 Inventory # ber_0024 Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: Scarce Egyptian military contract Beretta M.1951 semi-automatic pistol. The pistol is also known as "Brigadier". Left side of the slide displays following markings, "Modello 1951 Cal. 9 mm Para, P. Beretta 1955" and a crest of Egypt. Eight round magazine. Two piece, black plastic grip with diamond checkering and Beretta logo. Matching serial numbers. Very high quality of machining and metal finish! Model 1951 was adopted as a service pistol by Italy, Egypt, Israel, Nigeria and some other countries. The Egyptian version of Beretta M.1951 was also built under the license by the Egyptian State Factory in Port Said under the name "Helwan". The latter has never shown the quality of the original, Italian made M.1951... Only Egypt and Iraq purchased license to manufacture Beretta M.1951 pistols under the names, Helwan and Tariq, respectively (some Tariq pistols were captured in Iraq and brought to the USA by returning soldiers). CONDITION: Excellent+, as arsenally refurbished. 99% of finish still on the metal. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in excellent+ condition, with no visible wear. The plastic grips are in excellent condition as well, with a couple of minor handling marks. Like new bore with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. No import markings. Serial# E039XX.

French Pistols

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Post-War French Contract Browning M.1922 Pistol with Holster and Two Spare Mags Caliber: 7.65mm Auto (.32 ACP) Price: $695 Inventory # brp_0052 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Browning designed military semi-automatic pistol. Manufactured at the FN factory in Belgium after the World War Two. The left side of the slide shows the maker's markings, "Fabrique Nationale D'Armes De Guerre Herstal Belgique, Browning's Patent Depose". Belgian post-war proofs are present on major metal parts of the pistol. The pistol has nice black plastic grips with "FN" logo and diamond checkering. The left side grip has a provision for the lanyard ring, although the latter was not installed. The grips are probably a period replacement as French post-war contract pistols had originally hardwood grips. M.1922 Browning pistol was exceptionally popular, with large commercial, police and military contracts worldwide. This model was famous for its reliability and long service life. The pistol was manufactured with the grip safety. Magazine capacity is nine rounds. The upper part of the slide shows a loaded chamber indicator. The pistol comes with a military issue brown leather holster and two spare magazines. The holster's style and the pistol's serial number may indicate that the rig was a part of the post-war French military contract. CONDITION: Excellent. 95% of original blue finish is still on the metal. The balance is in white. Typical holster wear to the front part of the slide. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Strong action. Matching serial numbers. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the pistol are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. The black plastic grips are in excellent condition, with minor handling marks. The leather holster is also in excellent condition. FN M.1922 pistol in very collectible condition! Serial# 307XX.
Scarce French Manufrance "Le Municipal" Police Revolver Caliber: 8 mm Price: $875 Inventory # mlp_0386 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: The revolver was made by Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles de Saint-Etienne, as indicated by markings on the right side of the frame. The right side of the frame also shows the French National Police issue markings, "PN 72" (please, see pictures). The left side of the frame displays following markings, "Brichet B-te Nantes" and "L" in the shield. This is a typical French police revolver from the early 20th century. Le Municipal was introduced in 1906, and was purchased by many French police organizations. The revolver was built in 8 mm French caliber (1892), which was used at the time by the French military. Matching serial numbers. Six round cylinder. Hardwood grips with diamond checkering. 3.5 inch long octagonal barrel. CONDITION: Fine. 70% of original blue finish is still on the metal. Some blue finish is turning to brownish color. Original hardwood grips with diamond checkering show minor handling marks. Strong action. Mechanically, the revolver is in fine condition. The bore is in fine condition with strong and shiny rifling. The cylinder chambers are in excellent condition. All the internal part of the revolver are in fine condition with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. The lanyard ring is broken off. Very nice example of French Manufrance "Le Municipal" police revolver! Serial# H37XX. (Ref. "Les Revolvers du Commerce en 8 mm 92" by J. B. Bastie and D. Casanova, pp.34-39).
Martin a. Bascaran "Martian" World War One Era French Military Contract Pistol Caliber: 7.65 Auto (.32 ACP) Price: $575 Inventory # mlp_0383 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Spanish made World War One French military contract "Ruby" type semi automatic pistol. The French military bought Ruby pistols off the shelf in 1915. The pistol was manufactured by Fabrica De Martin a. Bascaran, Eibar, as indicated by markings on the left side of the slide. Blowback design based on John Browning's FN/Colt M.1903. Wooden grips with diamond checkering. Nine shot magazine. The Martin a. Bascaran markings, "MB" inside the oval are stamped on the left grip tang and on the floorplate of the magazine. These are the French WWI contract magazine interchangeability proofs (see: "Spanish Handguns" p.243). French contract "Star" proof marks are stamped on the grip, on both sides of the magazine release. Gene Gangarosa Jr. lists this model as one of the pistols supplied to the French forces during World War One. Complete with a military style lanyard ring on the left side of the grip. CONDITION: Excellent, with 96-97% of original blue still on the metal. Most of the finish wear is on sharp edges of the slide. Strong action. Very nice hardwood grips with some minor handling marks. Bore is in fine condition, with strong and shiny rifling. The barrel shows mismatched serial number (unless this is some kind of the assembly number; quite often the barrels for Ruby pistols were manufactured by subcontractors). All original Spanish "Ruby" type semi automatic pistol manufactured under French military contract during the World War One. Serial# 400XX. (Ref.: "Spanish Handguns" by Gene Gangarosa Jr., p.251).
Victor Bernedo World War One Era French Military Contract Pistol Caliber: 7.65 Auto (.32 ACP) Price: $575 Inventory # mlp_0382 Pictures: