Lot 432:Two Bernardelli Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistols

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Lot 432:Two Bernardelli Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistols

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,000 - $1,300

A) Bernardelli Vest Pocket Pistol with Box

Dated 1948 with proofs on the slide and frame with factory checkered grips. With factory box and oiler.

ConditionExcellent. The pistol retains 98% original blue finish with a faint plum patina on the frame. The grips are also excellent with some minor scratches. The checkering is crisp. The box is good. The rear of the slide marking was rolled slightly off center by the factory.

Details

ManufacturerBernardelli Vincenzo

ModelVest Pocket

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge6.35

Barrel2 inch round

Finishblue

Gripplastic

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page87

B) Engraved Bernardelli Vest Pocket Pistol with Box

Dated 1952 with proofs on the slide and frame. Most of the slide and the sides of the frame feature an extensive scroll engraving. The engraving surrounds the two line slide marking. Checkered grips with a black plastic finger and extension on the bottom of the magazine. With factory box, bore brush, oiler, and papers.

ConditionExcellent. The pistol retains 98% plus original chrome finish with a couple minor oxidation spots on the slide. The grips are also excellent with some minor scratches. The checkering is crisp. The magazine finger extension has a hairline crack.