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Lot #2651
Lot #2653

Lot 2652: Three Rare Early European Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Lot 2652: Three Rare Early European Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Charles Clement Model 1909 Pistols

Manufacturer: Clement Chas
Model: 1909
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 6.35 mm auto
Barrel: 4 5/8 inch irregular
Finish: blue
Grip: absent
Stock:
Item Views: 543
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Liege proofed. Includes a small extra/detached part. Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”

B) Clement Type II Model 1903 Pistol

Manufacturer: Clement Chas
Model: 1903
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 5 mm
Barrel: 2 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 543
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”

C) Wiener Waffenfabrik Little Tom Pistol

Manufacturer: Wiener Waffenfabrik
Model: Little Tom
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 6.35 mm auto
Barrel: 2 3/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 543
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Description:

Austrian proofed, hammer appears to hang up before full strike in single action. Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”

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