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Lot 3762: Guide Lamp Liberator Pistol 45 ACP

WWII Liberator Variation Model 3 Single Shot Pistol with F Inspection Marking

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Lot 3762: Guide Lamp Liberator Pistol 45 ACP

WWII Liberator Variation Model 3 Single Shot Pistol with F Inspection Marking

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
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WWII Liberator Variation Model 3 Single Shot Pistol with F Inspection Marking

Manufacturer: Guide Lamp
Model: Liberator
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: metal
Stock:
Item Views: 1913
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 315
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This is an example of a desirable WWII Liberator pistol with the "F" inspector proof. These were produced by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors from 1942-1945. They were intended as cheap and easy to produce, substitute single shot pistols that could be dropped behind enemy lines to the French resistance, OSS and SOE forces that would enable them to kill an enemy soldier and capture his weapon. This is a Model Three, three hole variation that was made from sheet metal stampings that were spot welded together on top of the smooth bore barrel. It has the cast zinc-aluminum cocking knob, located on the rear of the pistol with the alignment pin cast into the cocking knob. Some of these early model three pistols exhibited a small inspector "F" proofmark. Only a few of the first pistols were stamped with the letter "F", and they were usually found on the rear of the barrel strap below the chamber, on top of the barrel strap, and or upside down under the cocking knob. This pistol has only a single "F" proof upside down under the cocking knob. This heavy cast aluminum cocking handle is rotated to the side to allow loading through a gate. The base of the grips are hollowed out to hold 10 more rounds.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. There is a large amount of grease in the mechanism and some discoloration and a few minor scuffs and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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