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Extraordinary U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver, SN - 707

Extraordinary U.S. Martially Inspected Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver, SN - 707

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This extraordinary 3-Digit Serial Number, Martially Inspected U.S. Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver was delivered to John Wood, Quartermaster General, Springfield, IL, on Au...moregust 23, 1861. The Colt Model 1861 Navy had a relatively short production run from 1861 to 1873 during which time only 38,843 were manufactured. There was only one type produced, and it was a .36 caliber with a six-shot cylinder and a 7.5” barrel. All Model 1861 Navy pistols have a streamlined shape which made it one of the best pistols of the percussion era. This light revolver was popular with ranking Army officers and Cavalrymen. Of the 38,843 Model 1861 Navy’s manufactured, only 2,350 were previously known to have been purchased by the U.S. Government. These guns were delivered in 1862 as part of a 2,000 gun contract with the Ordnance Department which was signed on April 13, 1861. In 1862, an additional 363 Model 1861 Navy revolvers were purchased by the U. S. Government from Colt distributors. The 2,000 pistols purchased under the April, 1861, contract were previously believed to be the only Ordnance inspected Model 1861 Navy revolvers to exist. The serial number range for this 2,000 gun contract are scattered from 2496 to 16,236. However, this martially marked U.S. Colt Model 1861 represents a previously overlooked U.S. Government order of 500 in 1861 by Quartermaster General John Wood. Research suggests that these 500 revolvers, along with various other guns & supplies, were purchased without going through the “proper channels” in Washington D.C.. A November 3, 1862, Adjutant Report from Allen C Fuller, Adjutant General, suggests that the purchase of these guns and supplies were unknown to anyone in Washington, D.C. until they received the bill. The same 1862 report states that John Wood immediately issued these guns & supplies to mustering Illinois Cavalry Volunteer units. (Ref. Northern Illinois University Archives – Adjutant General Report 1861-1863)…. These 500 martially inspected U.S. Colt Model 1861 Navy revolvers were among the very first to leave the Colt factory and all are believed to bear a 3-digit serial number. Springfield Research Service literature suggests that serial numbers 341, 342, and 343 were issued to Company D, 2nd Illinois Cavalry. A few Model 1861 Navy revolvers were also reported in the hands of troopers from Companies F & L, 13th Illinois Cavalry in 1864. However, it is very likely that many of these revolvers were also issued to the 8th Illinois Cavalry, who mustered during the exact time that these revolvers were being issued. The 8th Illinois Cavalry was commissioned on August 11, 1861, and was assembled for service in St. Charles, Illinois, on September 18, 1861. The regiment served the duration of the war, and was the only Illinois cavalry regiment to serve the entire war in the Army of the Potomac. Lieutenant Marcellus Jones of the 8th Illinois Cavalry fired what is regarded as the first shot of the Battle of Gettysburg. After the U. S. Contract Walker Colt revolver, a U. S. Contract (martially marked) Model 1861 Navy revolver is the rarest and most desirable Colt percussion handgun to collectors. This revolver features the very desirable U. S. Ordnance sub-inspector mark "R.A.C.” (Rinaldo A. Carr) under the right grip, as well as “B. C.” on the right grip – which may be the officer’s initials that carried it, or, more likely, represents identification for “Company B.” The bottom of the left grip bears five deep cut “kill notches”, indicating that this revolver was carried by a fighting officer. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U. S. AMERICA-", as well as "COLT'S/PATENT" in two lines on the left side of the frame. The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the barrel lug, underside of the cylinder pin, bottom of the frame, bottom of the trigger guard and bottom of the back strap - no other parts are stamped. The original blued military finish on this gun is faded, and no cylinder roll-stampings remain visible under normal light. This gun does, however, appear to be in good working order. This gun comes with a framed Colt factory letter. It also sells with a framed copy of a correspondence between Allen C. Fuller & General C. P. Buckinghan (assistant to the U. S. Secretary of War) on November 3, 1862, which references the purchase of these revolvers. The new buyer will inherit an abundance of museum quality Illinois Cavalry display imagery on .25", catalog and newspaper. This may be the first time that the interesting origins of a 3-digit serial number U.S. Contract 1861 Navy revolvers have been brought to light. It is very likely that once the collector community is aware of the interesting history of these pistols, they will become a “must have” in all serious Colt/Civil War collections. This is a very unique investment opportunity to purchase a scarce Civil War revolver with extraordinary history that is likely to triple in value in the years to come.

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1 Of 250 Springfield/ I.M.I Israel, UZI Pistol, 9mm Luger, Semi-Auto (2 Magazines), SN - SA20540

1 Of 250 Springfield/ I.M.I Israel, UZI Pistol, 9mm Luger, Semi-Auto (2 Magazines), SN - SA20540

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The UZI is a 9 mm Luger sub-machine gun that was designed by Uziel Gal in 1950 for Israel Military Industries (IMI) and was put into full production in 1954. Exports from...more IMI, together with FN sales of its licensed copy, led to the UZI being adopted in some form by nearly half the countries on the planet—an impressive accomplishment. The gun’s unique profile makes it immediately recognizable, even in the shadowy background of a feature film. The I.M.I semi-automatic-only UZI variant was assembled in Israel and imported by Action Arms from 1980 to 1989 and is the gold standard of semi-automatic UZIs. The semi-automatic only version was also designed by Uziel Gal, in the late 1970s, while he lived in the United States and worked for a company named Action Manufacturing. He designed the new semi-automatic version with a series of changes that were needed to obtain ATF approval for U.S. sales. Springfield Armory also imported the I.M.I semi-automatic UZI from Israel for U.S. sales. However, this was a short-lived venture for the company, and it is believed that less than 250 I.M.I. semi-automatic UZIs bear the Springfield Armory stamp. Action Arms imported approximately 80,000 UZIs to the U.S. After more than six decades, the UZI remains a desirable firearm for both collectors and shooters. The UZI was produced in several variants, which can be identified by the size & barrel length. This I.M.I. Israel UZI Pistol (Semi-automatic-only) is one of approximately 250 imported by Springfield Armory. Features include 4.5" barrel, matte black military finish, black synthetic vertical pistol grip with over molded grip serrations, grip safety, semi-hooded front & rear adjustable battle sights and comes with (2) 25-round steel magazines. This gun appears to be NOS with no wear to speak of, has a perfect sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order.... This gun will need to be shipped to, or picked up by a Federal Firearms Dealer - Sporting Goods Store, Pawn Shop, Local Gun Dealer, etc. - We will deliver guns to West Quincy, MO, or Keokuk, IA free of charge.

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WWI S&W/ British, Mark II Hand Ejector Second Model, .455 Webley, Revolver, SN - 29804

WWI S&W/ British, Mark II Hand Ejector Second Model, .455 Webley, Revolver, SN - 29804

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When Britain entered World War I, their military outfits were woefully short of weapons. So, they turned to various American arms factories for weapons. First was Smith &...more Wesson for revolvers. At this time, Smith & Wesson was offering their Hand Ejector 1st Model revolver, re-chambered for the British .455 Webley Mark II cartridge, as an option for the British Military contract. These large N-frame revolvers sported a shroud beneath the barrels to protect the ejector rod. Legend has it that Smith & Wesson dropped the ejector rod shroud and crane lock on "2nd Models" at the behest of the British Government who claimed they would foul in the mud of World War I’s trenches. In 1915 Smith & Wesson redesigned their big frame revolver without an ejector shroud or crane lock, calling it the Hand Ejector Second Model. Just shy of 70,000 Second Model Mark II .455 Webley were sold to the British & Canadian Military during WWI. The Second Model was also offered for domestic sales in four American calibers until 1940. This British Mark II Hand Ejector Second Model .455 Webley Revolver sports a 6.5" barrel, diamond checkered walnut grips, lanyard ring, 6-shot swing-out cylinder, blued finish, casehardened trigger & hammer, and large half-moon shaped front sight forged integral with the barrel. This gun is in good condition with some various light wear, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order. This gun is numbers matching: frame, cylinder & barrel - crane number does not match, which is very common... This gun is from the Outstanding Don Crawford 70+ years Collector/ Investment Grade Collection.

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Sig Sauer, SIG556 Pistol, 5.56/ 223 Rem., Semi-Auto (Romeo/ Juliet Sight), SN - 44B001556

Sig Sauer, SIG556 Pistol, 5.56/ 223 Rem., Semi-Auto (Romeo/ Juliet Sight), SN - 44B001556

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“A pistol is used to fight your way to a rifle.” It’s one of those unwritten laws drilled into the heads of many uniformed professionals. It’s a statement that sounds tou...moregh, but rings true. Incidents of armed combat typically only last seconds, often occurring within 20 feet and in low light. With this concept in mind, Sig Sauer’s new P556 Pistol doesn’t look like the typical handgun, nor is it chambered in a popular pistol cartridge. After a thorough evaluation of the P556, there’s only one word that can be use to describe it… Tough! This departure from conventional handgun wisdom is a pistol-only configuration of Sig Sauer’s highly successful SIG556 semi-automatic, gas operated rifle. Like its big brother, it shares the same operation in a modified receiver, chambered in 5.56mm NATO and compatible for use with .223 ammunition. The gas block is affixed to the barrel and contains the gas port, the operating rod, and accepts the front sight and supports the handguards. The durable two-piece handguard pays tribute to the rifle with a Picatinny rail running along the 6 o’clock position. A two-position gas valve regulates pressure that cycles the pistol. With the gas regulator rib in the vertical position, the P556 functions in normal circumstances giving the best performance and function. With the rib turned to a slanted position, the P556 can overcome cycling or ejection problems due to heavy fouling. Like the SIG556, this setting releases a larger volume of gas against the operating rod to improve functioning. Sig Sauer notes, “The need to use the gas valve in Position 2 is an indication that the pistol requires cleaning.” The P556 Pistol is fitted with a 10", cold hammer forged barrel that’s mechanically mated to the high-strength, Nitron-finished steel upper receiver. The lightweight aluminum lower receiver, and trigger casing, is hardcoat anodized and carries the firing/ safety mechanisms, bolt catch, magazine well, trigger and pistol grip. Also situated along the side of the trigger casing is the ambidextrous two-position safety selector that’s very intuitive for those already familiar with operating AR-style rifles. At the front of the forend are what Sig Sauer refers to as “emergency sights.” Normally stowed to protect them from damage and interference with optical sights are a front post sight that works in tandem with a flip-up rear sight buried within the integral Picatinny accessory rail at the back of the upper receiver. This pistol is compatible with all M16/AR-15-type magazines but the Sig Sauer magazines sport rails on their sides that make them stackable for faster reloads. The most obvious aspect of the P556 differentiating this pistol from the SIG556 rifle is a missing stock. The ribbed FAL-style pistol grip is a carbon copy of the carbine’s, but stability when shooting the Sig Sauer P556 offhand is best attained harnessing isometric tension using a sling attached to the trigger casing’s backplate. This Sig P556 Pistol is equipped with a Concussion Altering Gas Expansion Muzzle Device, angled forend grip, 30-round PMAG and tension harness. This gun also sells equipped with a SIG SAUER Romeo 5 1x20mm Red Dot Sight with Juliet3 3x Magnifier Combo. The Sig Romeo 5 with Juliet3 Combo marries together the best of both worlds. These Red Dot Sights from the trailblazers at SIG SAUER feature 10 illumination settings for optimal viewing in any light condition or climate. Waterproof rated up to 20 meters, the Sig Sauer Combination Red Dot Sight with Magnifier can withstand wetness for 1 hour. This gun comes with the original manual, original folding rear sight (windage adjustable) Romeo/ Juliet sight system box, Lens' covers and sight adjustment tool. This gun is in excellent condition with a couple very light scratches, has a sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order.... This gun will need to be shipped to, or picked up by a Federal Firearms Dealer - Sporting Goods Store, Pawn Shop, Local Gun Dealer, etc. - We will deliver guns to West Quincy, MO, or Keokuk, IA free of charge.

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Action Arms/ I.M.I Israel, UZI Mod. A, 9mm Luger, Semi-Auto (Magazines & Case), SN - SA02667

Action Arms/ I.M.I Israel, UZI Mod. A, 9mm Luger, Semi-Auto (Magazines & Case), SN - SA02667

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The UZI is a 9 mm Luger sub-machine gun that was designed by Uziel Gal in 1950 for Israel Military Industries (IMI) and was put into full production in 1954. Exports from...more IMI, together with FN sales of its licensed copy, led to the UZI being adopted in some form by nearly half the countries on the planet—an impressive accomplishment. The gun’s unique profile makes it immediately recognizable, even in the shadowy background of a feature film. The I.M.I semi-automatic-only UZI variant was assembled in Israel and imported by Action Arms from 1980 to 1989 and is the gold standard of semi-automatic UZIs. The semi-automatic-only version was also designed by Uziel Gal in the late 1970s while he lived in the United States and worked for a company named Action Manufacturing. He designed the new semi-automatic version with a series of changes that were needed to obtain ATF approval for U.S. sales. Action Arms imported approximately 80,000 of the semi-automatic UZIs, half of which were designated Model A, and half were designated Model B. The model designation is stamped on the left side of the receiver. The Model B had updated sights that were easier to adjust, and it had a new firing pin safety that ensured the gun wouldn’t fire if a round wasn’t fully seated in the chamber. Otherwise, the two models were identical. After more than six decades, the UZI remains a desirable firearm for both collectors and shooters. The UZI was produced in several variants which can be identified by the size & barrel length. This I.M.I. Israel UZI Model A (Semi-automatic-only) comes with (2) 16" barrels and features a folding metal stock, matte black military finish, black synthetic vertical pistol grip with over-molded grip serrations, grip safety, semi-hooded front & rear adjustable battle sights, black nylon sling, comes with (5) 25-round steel magazines (one magazine is marked "IMI"), and comes with original black UZI soft case. This gun is in nice condition with very light wear, both barrels have sharp/ clean bores and appears to be in good working order.... This gun will need to be shipped to, or picked up by a Federal Firearms Dealer - Sporting Goods Store, Pawn Shop, Local Gun Dealer, etc. - We will deliver guns to West Quincy, MO, or Keokuk, IA free of charge.

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Circa 1918 U.S. Proofed, S&W, Hand Ejector, 2nd Model, 44 Special, Revolver, SN - 20887

Circa 1918 U.S. Proofed, S&W, Hand Ejector, 2nd Model, 44 Special, Revolver, SN - 20887

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Spanning the era from 1908 to 1966, Smith & Wesson produced four variations of their 44 Special caliber revolvers - simply labeled by collectors as 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th ...moreModel Hand Ejectors. The 1st Model .44 Special was a milestone in two regards: it was the introductory vehicle for the .44 Special cartridge, and it was also the first S&W revolver based on the large N-frame. The 1st Model is often called the “Triple Lock” because S&W engineers designed an extra lock on the crane meshing with the frame upon cylinder closure. All swing cylinder S&W revolvers had front and back locks. No one seems to have given 2nd Model .44s a special name, but the 3rd Model was also called the Model 1926 for its year of introduction. The 4th Models had even more names, to include Model 1950 Military and Model 1950 Target. Hand Ejector 1st Model .44s started out with shrouds beneath their barrels to protect ejector rods. Legend has it Smith & Wesson dropped the ejector rod shroud and crane lock on 2nd Models at the behest of the British Government who claimed they would foul in the mud of World War I’s trenches. In 1914, the Triple Lock .44 Hand Ejector First Model began to be replaced by the .44 Hand Ejector Second Model. The Hand Ejector Second Model was essentially the same solid gun as the Triple Lock, but without the costly under barrel lug and omitting the locking point between the yoke tip and extractor shroud. The 2nd Models began production in 1915, but manufacture stopped for a couple years due to World War I’s demands by both the British and American governments for arms. It started again in 1920, and ran till 1940. The Hand Ejector, 2nd Model was not a big selling item with only 17,510 sold in its 25 years production span. This Hand Ejector Second Model was produced just after the conclusion of WWI and sports a rare factory WWI military contract over-run frame which still bears the small U.S. Army Eagle Head S2 acceptance proof. This gun also sports a very uncommon factory "half target" front sight with gold bead - these revolvers were commonly equipped with a fixed half-moon front sight or a pinned front sight on target models. Other features include a 6.5" barrel, diamond checkered walnut grips, lanyard ring, 6-shot swing-out cylinder, blued finish, case-hardened trigger & hammer, and trigger shoe. This gun is in nice condition with some various light bluing wear, has a sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order... This gun is from the Outstanding Don Crawford 70+ years Collector/ Investment Grade Collection.

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1942 "U.S. Property" Colt, M1908 Pocket Hammerless, 380 ACP (W/ Box), SN - 135160

1942 "U.S. Property" Colt, M1908 Pocket Hammerless, 380 ACP (W/ Box), SN - 135160

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The Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless self-loading, semi-automatic pistol is the .380 ACP caliber variant of the Model 1903 produced from 1908 to 1945. Despite the title ...more"hammerless", the Model 1908 does have a hammer which is covered and hidden from view under the rear of the slide. This allows the pistol to be carried in and withdrawn from a pocket quickly and smoothly without snagging. Some were issued to US Army and US Air Force General officers in World War II. Recipients include Generals Eisenhower, Bradley, Marshall, and Patton. Patton's Model 1908 was embellished with three (later four) stars on the grip panels to denote his rank. Generals were issued the Model M1908 in .380 ACP until 1950 when supplies ran out. At that point, they were substituted with .32 caliber models until their replacement in 1972. According to Colt Archives serial number database, this M1908 was produced in 1942. This WWII U.S. Army model is marked: "U.S. PROPERTY" on the right side of the frame. Features include a parkerized military finish, checkered walnut grips with silver Roaring Colt medallion logo inlay, 3.75" barrel, grip safety, rear slide serrations, and 7-round detachable box magazine that is marked "CAL. 380/ COLT". This gun comes with a brown "COLT AUTOMATIC PISTOL .380" box, along with paperwork & hangtag that is not period correct to the gun (1980s re-print). This gun also comes with an extra Colt magazine, which does appear to be period correct. This gun is missing the front blade sight, but otherwise is in nice original condition with very light wear, has a sharp/ clean bore, and appears to be in good working order.

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Auto-Ordnance, Thompson 1927 A-1, 45 ACP, Semi-Auto (W/ Case), SN - 4643

Auto-Ordnance, Thompson 1927 A-1, 45 ACP, Semi-Auto (W/ Case), SN - 4643

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The Thompson submachine gun, or “Tommy Gun,” is the gun which is said to have made the “Roaring 20s” roar, and its use in that decade by gangsters earned it the moniker “...moreChicago Typewriter.” The Thompson submachine gun was used famously by gangsters, federal agents, police officers, and American servicemen; it is a piece of American history. Although the original selective-fire Thompson, introduced in 1919, is no longer produced, the semi-automatic civilian versions produced by Auto-Ordnance retain a very similar appearance to the original models. These modern versions simply have various modifications in order to comply with US firearm laws. This Auto-Ordnance Model of 1927 A1 sports a 16.5" barrel with a Cutts compensator which lengthens the barrel length to 18”, and puts the overall length at 41” from buttstock to muzzle. The frame & receiver are machined from solid steel, and the wood is genuine American walnut. Other features include a fixed rear stock, finger grooved pistol grip, finger grooved vertical forearm grip, adjustable folding rear sight with ears, fixed front sight integral with the compensator, sling ring, cleaning kit compartment in the rear stock and comes in original black hardcase with a 50-round drum magazine. This gun is in nice condition with a few light scratches, has good bore that will need some residue cleaning, and appears to be in good working order.... This gun will need to be shipped to, or picked up by a Federal Firearms Dealer - Sporting Goods Store, Pawn Shop, Local Gun Dealer, etc. - We will deliver guns to West Quincy, MO, or Keokuk, IA free of charge.

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1943 WWII U.S. Army, Colt Model 1911A1, 45 ACP, Semi-Auto, SN - 1113190

1943 WWII U.S. Army, Colt Model 1911A1, 45 ACP, Semi-Auto, SN - 1113190

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Designed by John Browning, the Model 1911 Colt Government is the best known of his designs to use the short recoil principle in its basic design. The pistol was widely co...morepied, and this operating system rose to become the pre-eminent type of the 20th century and of nearly all modern centerfire pistols. The pistol served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985 and is widely regarded by gun historians as the best firearm design to date. Battlefield experience in World War I led to some small external changes to the M1911 completed in 1924. The new version was called the Model 1911A1. During WWII, production of Model 1911A1 pistols were given a parkerized metal finish instead of bluing, and the wood grip panels were replaced with panels made of brown plastic. This U.S. Army Colt 1911 reflects a production date of 1943 and supports the correct G.H.D. ordnance mark below slide stop for Brig. General Guy H. Drewry, Springfield Ordnance District, Army Inspector of Ordnance, June 17, 1942, to July 15, 1945. It is correctly marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" & "M1911 A1 U.S. ARMY" on the right side of the frame. This gun also sports an Ordnance Mark behind right grip to the right of the hammer pin. Other features include a parkerized military finish, 5" barrel, safety grip, lanyard ring, unmarked 7-round steel magazine and diamond checkered replacement walnut grips. This gun is in nice condition with light wear, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order

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Circa 1995 Magnum Research/ I.M.I Israel, Desert Eagle, 44 Mag., Semi-Auto, SN - 97956

Circa 1995 Magnum Research/ I.M.I Israel, Desert Eagle, 44 Mag., Semi-Auto, SN - 97956

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After 25 years of being accessorized, customized and re-imagined in countless movies, television shows and video games, the Desert Eagle Pistol has emerged as a pop-cultu...morere icon. Magnum Research Inc. (MRI) designed and developed the Desert Eagle in the early 1980s. The design was further refined by (and was also manufactured by) Israel Military Industries (IMI) until 1995, when MRI shifted the manufacturing contract to the U.S. The Desert Eagle is a gas-operated, semi-automatic pistol known for chambering the most powerful handgun cartridges available and are easily convertible. Switching a Desert Eagle to another chambering requires only that the correct barrel, bolt assembly, and magazine be installed. Thus, a conversion to fire other cartridges can be quickly accomplished. The Desert Eagle uses a gas-operated ejection/chambering mechanism normally found in rifles, as opposed to the short recoil or blowback designs most commonly seen in semi-automatic pistols. The advantage of the gas operation is that it allows the use of far more powerful cartridges than traditional semi-automatic pistol designs. Thus it allows the Desert Eagle to compete in an area that had previously been dominated by Magnum revolvers. The Desert Eagle has been featured in more than six hundred films, to include: The Matrix, Eraser, Red Heat, Last Action Hero, Cliffhanger, Demolition Man, Assassins, The Last Boy Scout, Double Impact, Snatch, and Austin Powers. This Magnum Research Desert Eagle was made in Israel by I.M.I in circa 1995, and features a 6.25" barrel, black textured rubber wrap-around grip, serrated slide, ambidextrous safety, dovetail sights, and 8-round 44 Magnum magazine. This gun is in nice condition with a couple of light scratches, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order.

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1937 Pre-WWII German Mauser (S/42), P.08 Luger, 9mm, Semi-Auto, SN - 6863n

1937 Pre-WWII German Mauser (S/42), P.08 Luger, 9mm, Semi-Auto, SN - 6863n

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In 1908, the German Army adopted the Model P.08 Luger to replace the Reich's revolver in front-line service. The P.08 Luger is well known for its use by Germany and other...more axis powers during World War I and World War II, along with the interwar Weimar Republic and the postwar East German Volkspolizei. The Model P08 luger was technically replaced in service in 1938 by the Walther P38, but ever-growing WWII wartime demands for handguns resulted in continued P08 production by Mauser until December 1943. The P.08 Luger is a toggle-lock action semi-automatic pistol that uses a jointed arm to lock, as opposed to the slide actions of many other semi-automatic pistols such as the M1911. This P.08 Luger is dated 1937, and sports the S/42 German Mauser factory code. It has visible numbers matching, with the exception of the magazine, and is German Army proofed throughout. The magazine is original WWII Nazi issued with a Mauser WaffenAmt 63 marked aluminum bottom (1939-1945). Features include a 4" barrel, checkered walnut grips and rear lug for shoulder stock attachment. This gun is in nice condition with very light wear, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order.

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1979 Custom ISPC Colt, Govt. MK IV/ Series 70, 45 ACP, Semi-Auto, SN - 26390B70

1979 Custom ISPC Colt, Govt. MK IV/ Series 70, 45 ACP, Semi-Auto, SN - 26390B70

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This Colt Government Model 1911 MK IV/ Series 70 represents a production date of 1979, and has been custom modified by D/D Practical Gunsmithing for International Practic...moreal Shooting Confederation (IPSC) matches... In 1911, the U.S. Army adopted the finest combat handgun ever fielded, the Colt Government Model of 1911, designed by John Moses Browning. The 1911 was a triumph of design and a great handgun in every sense of the word. The pistol served as the standard issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985, and is widely regarded by gun historians as the best firearm design to date. The Colt Government MK IV Series 70 was made from 1970 to 1983, and is commonly regarded as the best 1911 Series design to be produced. This Custom Competition Colt Government MK IV Series 70 features a “DIKUDIVURTOBLASTUCOMP” stamped slide (right side), 6" Clark barrel/ compensator assembly with spring rod guide, adjustable skeletonized target trigger, checkered front & back straps, beavertail grip safety, flared magazine well, Pachmayr thumb guard, modified hammer spur, Bo-Mar rear sight, ED Brown 8-round magazine with bumper, and checkered walnut grips with gold Roaring Colt medallion inlays. This gun is in nice condition with very light wear, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order.

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1920 Colt, U.S. Army M1917, 45 ACP, Revolver, (W/ Moon Clips) SN - 281881 (U.S. No. 132587)

1920 Colt, U.S. Army M1917, 45 ACP, Revolver, (W/ Moon Clips) SN - 281881 (U.S. No. 132587)

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The U.S. Army M1917 was manufactured by Colt and Smith & Wesson under contract with the U.S. War Department for use by the American Expeditionary Force in WWI. These six-...moreshot, .45 ACP, large frame revolvers were adopted to supplement the standard issue M1911 pistol, and were produced from 1917-1920. The revolver saw prolific use by the "Doughboys" during World War I with nearly two-thirds as many M1917s being issued and produced during the war as M1911s were. After World War I, they gained a strong following among officers. According to Colt Archives serial number database this Colt U.S. Army M1917 was made in 1920. Markings include: Butt frame "U.S./ ARMY/ MODEL/ 1917/ NO./ 132/ 587" (No. 132 587 is the official US Government number, the Colt factory serial number is marked on the crane); Under the barrel "UNITED STATES PROPERTY". Other features include a parkerized military finish, 5.5" barrel, smooth walnut grips, lanyard ring, serrated hammer and comes with (10) moon clips. This gun is in nice condition with some light wear, has a sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order.

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1962 Ruger, Single-Six (RSS5X), 22 LR, Revolver (W/ Letter & Holster), SN - 350776

1962 Ruger, Single-Six (RSS5X), 22 LR, Revolver (W/ Letter & Holster), SN - 350776

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The Ruger Single-Six is a six-shot, single-action rimfire revolver that was introduced in 1953 when Westerns were popular in movies and television. Colt had discontinued ...morethe iconic Single Action Army prior to World War II, and few single-action revolvers were available to meet market demand for cowboy-style revolvers. The Single-Six was offered in four sub-models according to the barrel length: RSS4X - 4 5/8" barrel; RSS5X - 5 1/2" barrel; RSS9X - 9 1/2" barrel; RSSMX - 6 1/2" barrel. The Single-Six was a "Convertible Model" that was offered with both 22 LR & 22 Magnum cylinders, which could be easily swapped. The early models (pre-1974) still operated the same way as the Colt SAA in that the hammer was half cocked to load and unload, and that the firearm was not safe to carry with all six chambers loaded due to the hammer resting upon the sixth chamber. A transfer bar was added to all models in 1974. Ruger did offer free transfer bar installation for Pre-1974 models as well. This Ruger Single-Six Model RSS5X, without transfer bar, comes with a Ruger Factory Letter stating that it was manufactured in December, 1962 - This is a one-owner gun. Features include a 5.5" barrel, 22 LR cylinder, dovetail rear sight, front blade sight, smooth walnut grips with black Ruger logo embossed in silver medallions, and comes with the original (period correct) brown tooled leather holster. This gun is in beautiful condition with no wear to speak of, has a perfect sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order.

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1941 Colt, British Contract, Commando, 38 Special, Revolver, SN - 670883 (Military No. 14113)

1941 Colt, British Contract, Commando, 38 Special, Revolver, SN - 670883 (Military No. 14113)

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Following the attack on Pearl Harbor in December, 1941, the U.S. Government was scrambling to provide arms and supplies to millions of new recruits. The Defense Supplies ...moreCorporation (DSC) was established in 1941 to provide arms and ammunition to the thousands of non-military guards and police charged with protecting America’s munitions' plants, war production factories, depots, trains, railyards and dozens of other sensitive sites. The DSC contracted with Colt for 20,000 .38 Spl. revolvers. It selected the 4-inch-barrel .38 Spl. Official Police as its choice, but balked at the $28.50 price tag. Colt countered with a version of the Official Police that was Parkerized (Parco-Lubrite) and had plastic (Coltwood) grips lacking checkering on the trigger, hammer and cylinder release latch. The Colt Commando was born, yielding a $2.50 savings over the MSRP of the Official Police. The new weapon was primarily used to arm units of Military police, security guards at U.S. defense plant installations and shipyards, as well as limited clandestine issue to agencies involved in overseas espionage, military intelligence, and the British OSS. Approximately 50,000 Colt Commandos were produced during World War II. The British Purchasing Commission in New York, New York, ordered 1,100 Colt Commandos on June 24th, 1941, for use by the OSS and other overseas agencies. According to Colt Archives serial number database, this gun was made in 1941. The serial number falls within the 1100 BPC order. It sports the "Crown-W" marking on the left side of the frame (British Purchasing Commission Mark) as well as the military number "14113" on the frame under the butt. The New York British Purchasing Commission office stamped all firearms with the "Crown-W" before they were exported to England. Although the majority of British Purchased 38 Special revolvers were converted to the 38-200 British (38 S&W) caliber, this gun appears to retain the original 38 special chambering. Features include a 4" barrel, parkerized military finish, brown checkered "Coltwood" grips, SA/ DA trigger, blued checkered hammer, 6-shot swing-out cylinder and serrated cylinder release latch with manual push locking. This gun is in nice condition with very light wear, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order... This gun is from the Outstanding Don Crawford 70+ years Collector/ Investment Grade Collection.

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1986 Remington, XP-100, 7mm BR, Bolt-Action Pistol (W/ Case & Brass), SN - B7519610

1986 Remington, XP-100, 7mm BR, Bolt-Action Pistol (W/ Case & Brass), SN - B7519610

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The Remington XP-100 is a bolt-action target pistol produced from 1962 to 1998, and was one of the first handguns designed for long-range shooting. It was noted for its a...moreccuracy and is still viewed as competitive today in the sport of handgun varminting, which it helped create, as well as in metallic silhouette shooting. The XP-100 was based on Remington's short action bolt action carbine, the Remington Model 40X, which influenced the later Remington Model 600 rifle. It was initially introduced with a 10.75" barrel set into a nylon stock with a unique center-mounted grip. The XP-100 went through a number of changes during its production run, and many variations were only available through the Remington Custom shop. The most significant changes in the later versions were to barrel length which went to 14.5", and the grip location which eventually was moved to the rear of the stock. The calibers also changed with the elimination of the original 10.75" barrel. The date code on this pistol is "BG", which represents a production date of January, 1986. It sports a 14.5" barrel, Frank Glenn stainless muzzle break, Mohawk Brown nylon stock with white diamond inlay/ black forearm tip & checkered grip, Burris 2x7 IER scope/ base/ rings, comes with original brown leather soft case and sells with (80) new/ unfired brass in factory boxes. This gun is in excellent condition with no wear to speak of, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order.

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1941 WWII German Walther (ac 41), P38, 9mm Luger, Semi-Auto (W/ Holster), SN - 6739a

1941 WWII German Walther (ac 41), P38, 9mm Luger, Semi-Auto (W/ Holster), SN - 6739a

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The P38 is a 9mm Luger semi-automatic pistol that was developed by Carl Walther GmbH as the service pistol of the German Army at the beginning of World War II. The P.38 w...moreas a groundbreaking semi-automatic pistol design which introduced technical features still used today in current commercial and military semi-automatic pistols. It was the first locked-breech pistol to use a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) trigger. The P38 also introduced a visible and tactile loaded chamber indicator in the form of a metal rod that protrudes from the rear of the slide when a round is chambered. The Walther P.38 was in production from 1939 to 1945. During WWII, the P.38 was produced by three separate manufacturers: Walther, Mauser, and Spreewerk. To conceal manufacturer identities, each wartime manufacturer used a letter code: ac (Walther); byf (Mauser), and cyq (Spreewerk). This P.38 is marked "ac" (Walther), "41" (1941) along with German/ Nazi proof marks throughout. Features include a 4.9" barrel, brown ribbed Bakelite grips with lanyard ring, German/ Nazi proofed 8-round magazine, dovetailed sights and is primary visible parts numbers matching. This gun sells complete with a period correct "bdr 43" (Richard Ehrhardt of Possneck, Thueringen) German/ Nazi marked black leather hardshell holster. This gun is in nice condition with very light wear, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order.

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WWII British/ Canadian, Browning-FN No. 2 MK I*, 9mm Luger, Semi-Auto, SN - 1T1030

WWII British/ Canadian, Browning-FN No. 2 MK I*, 9mm Luger, Semi-Auto, SN - 1T1030

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Relatively few weapons were used by both Allied and Axis forces in World War II. However, one handgun was virtually unique in that it was used by British and German force...mores who faced each other in combat – the Browning High Power pistol. The version originally sold by Fabrique Nationale Herstal (FN) from 1935 was identified as the “High Power.“ In 1954, the pistol was marketed through the Browning Arms Company (BAC) in the US, a subsidiary of FN. At that point, it became the “Hi-Power” to distinguish it from the High-Power hunting rifle also sold by BAC. The original design work on what would become the High Power pistol was started in the early 1920s in response to a French military requirement for a Grande Puissance (High Power) sidearm. This didn’t refer to the shooting power of the pistol but to a requirement for a magazine which held at least ten rounds of 9mm ammunition – more than any contemporary semi-automatic service pistol. In response to the French requirement and on behalf of FN, John Browning produced and designed this full-size military sidearm with a locked-breech recoil system and a double column, sixteen-round magazine. By the early 1930s, he had produced a revised design for a single-action pistol with a double-stack magazine holding up to thirteen 9mm Parabellum rounds and featuring a complex trigger mechanism which extended up into the area of the slide in an attempt to keep the grip as slim as possible. The design was completed in 1935, and FN released it as the FN Model 1935. Around 35,000 High Power pistols were manufactured in Belgium up to 1939, and were largely used by Britain/ France, although Belgium was officially neutral in WWII. On May 10th, 1940, German forces invaded Belgium and the FN plant was captured virtually intact. At this time, FN Herstal continued to build guns for the Allied forces by moving their production line to a John Inglis and Company plant in Canada. Inglis High-Powers made for Commonwealth forces were designated the 'MK 1' and later the 'MK 1*. This British/ Canadian No. 2 MK I* is marked: "BROWNING-FN 9MM, HIGH POWER, INGLIS CANADA" on the left side of the slide; "No 2 MK I*" stamped directly above that. The right side of the pistol is stamped with the matching stacked serial numbers on the barrel, slide and frame. The right side of the frame has been stamped "AF" which is believed to represent a No I MK I conversion - i.e. this gun may have originally been a No. 1 MK I and was factory converted/ updated during wartime to a No. 2 MK I*. This factory conversion would have included various new parts, new matted black finish, high hump fixed rear sight, and black plastic grip panels. Other features include a 4.75" barrel, dovetailed #3 front blade sight, round serrated hammer, lanyard ring and 13-round steel magazine that is stamped "JI". The factory black matte finish on this gun is not pretty, but this gun does appear to be original, has a sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order.

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1979 Colt, SAA M1876, 3rd Gen., Nickle 7.5", 45 Colt, Revolver (Box & Paperwork), SN - SA19515

1979 Colt, SAA M1876, 3rd Gen., Nickle 7.5", 45 Colt, Revolver (Box & Paperwork), SN - SA19515

Lot # 20      

The Colt Single Action Army (SAA) is a single-action revolver designed for the U.S. government service revolver trials of 1872 by Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Com...morepany and was adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892. At the beginning of World War II, Colt ceased production of the Single Action Army revolver to devote more time to filling orders for the war. When the war ended, the advent of television and Western themed movies created customer demand for the revolver, so Colt resumed manufacturing in 1956 with the Second Generation line of Single Action Army revolvers. These Second Generation Colt Single Action Army revolvers were produced from 1956 to 1974. A Third Generation began in 1975, characterized by a change in barrel thread pitch and a solid cylinder bushing replacing the removable/replaceable part from the first and second generations. The first Colt Single Action Army prototypes were manufactured in .44 American caliber for the 1872 government trials, as the .44 American was the cartridge used in the 1,000 Smith & Wesson Model 3 revolvers issued to the troops. After the tests, the Colt was declared the superior revolver, and the government specified that a .45 caliber cartridge would be required. Colt's Third Generation SAA 45 caliber revolvers were offered in three standard barrel lengths of 4 3/4", 5 1/2" & 7 1/2", finishes of full nickel or blue, and grips of hard rubber, or walnut on nickeled guns. In the spring of 1982, Colt removed SAAs from their standard catalog, making them only available from the Colt Custom Shop. Colt’s timing in taking the SAA out of the catalog in 1982 had been poor. The sport of cowboy action shooting had just gotten started and the market for SAAs increased dramatically. By 1993, Colt added the SAA back to the catalog with caliber options being only .45 Colt and .44-40. Early in 1994, .38-40 was added to catalog as well. According to Colt Serial Number Archives, this Third Generation SAA Model 1876 was made in 1979. Features include a full nickel finish, 7.5" barrel, custom blond wood grips, and comes in original box with paperwork. This gun is in beautiful same-as-new condition throughout, with a perfect sharp/ clean bore (possibly unfired), and appears to be in good working order... This gun is from the Outstanding Don Crawford 70+ years Collector/ Investment Grade Collection.

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WWII Bring-Back "U.S. 95TH DIV.", Dreyse M1907, 32 ACP, Semi-Auto, SN - 221273

WWII Bring-Back "U.S. 95TH DIV.", Dreyse M1907, 32 ACP, Semi-Auto, SN - 221273

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The Dreyse Model 1907 is a semi-automatic pistol designed by Louis Schmeisser. The gun was named after Nikolaus von Dreyse, the designer and inventor of the Dreyse Needle...more Gun. The Waffenfabrik von Dreyse company was acquired by Rheinische Metallwaren & Maschinenfabrik Sömmerda in 1901, although the Dreyse Model pistols were marketed under the Dreyse name. The Model 1907 Dreyse pistol was designed in 1905–1906 and was marketed from 1907 through WWII. Early pistols are marked "Dreyse Rheinische Metallwaren- & Maschinenfabrik ABT. Sommerda" on the left side of the frame and an "RMF" monogram on the grips. Later pistols are usually marked "Dreyse Rheinmetal ABT. Sommerda". Primarily used by Austrian troops during World War I, especially officers of the Austro-Hungarian Habsburg Empire, these guns were also used by officers of Imperial Germany Army during World Wars I & II. Although the Model 1907 was officially produced for over 30 years, production was quite limited. This early Model 1907 is marked "Dreyse Rheinische Metallwaren- & Maschinenfabrik ABT. Sommerda". This pistol is a WWII Allied personnel bring-back and is hand inscribed: Left side- "U.S. ARMY 1942-1945" "95TH DIV. VICTORY"; Right side- "VERLE E HILLYER/ 1944/ GERMANY/ BUSHNELL, ILL" "HILLYER"; and is also stamped "CC D 14" on the right side of the slide. Features include a 3.5" barrel, black checkered hard rubber grips with "RMF" monogram and 7-round 7.65mm (.32 ACP) magazine. This gun is showing wear with bluing loss, has a sharp clean bore and appears to be in good working order... This gun is from the Outstanding Don Crawford 70+ years Collector/ Investment Grade Collection.

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1940s Colt 1911 Service Model 22 LR Conversion Unit W/ Original Box & Paperwork

1940s Colt 1911 Service Model 22 LR Conversion Unit W/ Original Box & Paperwork

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This 1940s Colt 1911 conversion kit (45 ACP to 22 LR) includes a high luster blued Colt marked slide equipped with target adjustable rear sight, barrel, (4) Colt stamped ...more.22 magazines, slide stop, and recoil spring. This kit comes in the original brown hinged cardboard box and original manual. The slide is in excellent condition with very light wear and the barrel has a sharp/ clean bore. Shipping Cost - $20.00, or free with any gun purchase, or free pick up... This item is from the Outstanding Don Crawford 70+ years Collector/ Investment Grade Collection.

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1920 Colt, Model 1902 Military Automatic, 38 ACP, Semi-Auto, SN - 43198

1920 Colt, Model 1902 Military Automatic, 38 ACP, Semi-Auto, SN - 43198

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The Colt Automatic Pistol 1902 Model was produced from 1902 to 1928, and was a direct evolution from the original Colt Automatic Pistol of 1900. There are two distinct v...moreersions of the 1902, known as the Sporting and Military models. Like the original Model of 1900, both the Sporting and Military model fired the .38 auto cartridge. The Military Model - In 1900 the U.S. military wanted a sidearm with a longer grip, primarily to allow a man to get a better hold on the big gun, but a secondary advantage was that it would allow for an additional cartridge in the magazine. They also wanted a way to hold the slide open after the last round was fired which would enable quick reloading without changing hands, and they wanted a means of field stripping the gun that did not require a tool of any kind. So John M. Browning designed a slide stop mechanism for the gun and modified the plug in the end of the recoil spring housing such that it could be pressed inward to take tension off the transverse bar that locks the slide to the frame. Finally, the military requested that a lanyard ring and swivel be installed on the pistol grip which required that the bottom rear of the grip be squared, rather than rounded, to accommodate it. With these design updates to the Model 1900, the Military Model of 1902 was born. Colt agreed to make the requested changes as early as March of 1901, but the new pistol was not ready until late in the year. On 16 December, 1901, the pistol was examined by members of the Ordnance Board at the Springfield Armory; and on Christmas Eve, after additional magazines had been delivered, the first protype was test fired using approximately 6,000 rounds. The first hundred guns, serial numbers 15001 through 15100 were delivered to Springfield Armory on 15 July, 1902, and the second hundred, serial numbers 15101 through 15200, were delivered on 25 July. The pistols were issued in September to officers and enlisted men in the Second, Fourth, and Thirteenth Cavalry and the Eighth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Seventeenth field batteries stationed at Fort Riley and Forth Leavenworth in Kansas and at Jefferson Barracks in Missouri. The finish on the early Military Model was a mirror polished rich charcoal blue with the small parts fire blued. According to Douglas Sheldon, the finish changed color somewhat around 1915, and less polishing was done prior to the bluing process. Approximately only 18,068 total units of the Military Model 1902 version were produced. Colt presented one of these pistols to then President Theodore Roosevelt. The Model 1902 was never adopted by the U.S. or any other world military organization, probably due to reservations regarding the design's robustness as well as its developmental nature. Only one order of 200 were ever purchased by U.S. Army. The Colt 1905 .45 ACP, which was really being developed by Colt with military contracts in mind, supplied the most impatient and significantly supplemented Colt 1902 sales while setting the table for US government adoption of the Model 1911. According to Colt Archives serial number database, this Model 1902 Military Automatic was manufactured in 1920. Features include a 6" barrel, hard rubber black checkered grips with Roaring Colt embossed logo, rear slide serrations, lanyard ring, checkered low-spur hammer, 8-round detachable box magazine, notched dovetail rear sight and fixed blade front sight. Markings include: Left Slide "PATENTED/ APRIL 20. 1897. SEPT. 9. 1902"; Right Slide "AUTOMATIC COLT/ CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS", Right Trigger Guard "48"; Left Trigger Guard "1" / "VP" within Delta triangle; Magazine "MIL./ COLT/ 38 CAL". This gun is in nice condition with some bluing wear on the straps & muzzle side, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order... This gun is from the Outstanding Don Crawford 70+ years Collector/ Investment Grade Collection.

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1980 Smith & Wesson, 25-5, 45 Colt, Revolver (Box/ Grips/ Paperwork), SN - N677334

1980 Smith & Wesson, 25-5, 45 Colt, Revolver (Box/ Grips/ Paperwork), SN - N677334

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Introduced in 1955, the big N-framed Smith & Wesson Model 25 was originally marketed as the “.45 Target Model”. Proving popular with Bullseye competitors, after 1957, the...more 45 Target Model was officially named the Model 25–with the Model 1950 rebranded as the Model 22–and soon, other calibers and barrel lengths were added. Generational improvements on the Model 25 series typically alternated between .45ACP and .45 Colt versions, with the even numbers going to the former and odd dashes to the latter. For instance, the 25-6 was chambered in .45 ACP while the 25-7 was a .45 Colt. By 1979, Smith had replaced the 6.5" barrel models with a shorter 6" variant, while retaining the 4" models and introducing an even longer 8.375" model as well. By 1991, Smith dropped the Model 25 from their regular catalog, leaving it as a special production gun, and in 1999, halted even that. After a brief hiatus, however, the big .45 target revolver was reintroduced with the 25-11 series just after the Millenium. Today, S&W continues making the Model 25 as part of their Classic line of revolvers. According to the "Standard Catalog Of Smith & Wesson" book, this Model 25-5 was produced in 1980. Features include a 6" ribbed barrel with partial lug & shrouded ejector rod, bright blue finish, comes with large & small checkered walnut Magna-Style grips with S&W medallions, adjustable white outline rear sight pinned to the channel, ramped front sight with red insert, case-hardened serrated trigger, case-hardened checkered hammer and 6-shot swing-out cylinder. This gun comes in an unmarked blue S&W box with original cleaning kit and paperwork. This gun is in beautiful condition with no wear to speak of, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order... This gun is from the Outstanding Don Crawford 70+ years Collector/ Investment Grade Collection.

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1943 WWII German Walther (ac 43), P38, 9mm Luger, Semi-Auto (W/ Holster), SN - 9232c

1943 WWII German Walther (ac 43), P38, 9mm Luger, Semi-Auto (W/ Holster), SN - 9232c

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The P.38 is a 9mm Luger semi-automatic pistol that was developed by Carl Walther GmbH as the service pistol of the German Army at the beginning of World War II. The P.38 ...morewas a groundbreaking semi-automatic pistol design which introduced technical features still used today in current commercial and military semi-automatic pistols. It was the first locked-breech pistol to use a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) trigger. The P.38 also introduced a visible and tactile loaded chamber indicator in the form of a metal rod that protrudes from the rear of the slide when a round is chambered. The Walther P.38 was in production from 1939 to 1945. During WWII, the P.38 was produced by three separate manufacturers: Walther, Mauser, and Spreewerk. To conceal manufacturer identities, each wartime manufacturer used a letter code: ac (Walther); byf (Mauser), and cyq (Spreewerk). This P.38 is marked "ac" (Walther), "43" (1943) along with German/ Nazi proof marks throughout. Features include a 4.9" barrel, brown ribbed Bakelite grips with lanyard ring, German/ Nazi proofed 8-round magazine, dovetailed sights and is all visible numbers matching. This gun sells complete with a period correct "dla 44" Nazi proofed brown leather softshell holster. This gun is in nice condition with very light wear, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order.

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