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Lot #583
Lot #585

Lot 584: I.M.I. (Israeli) Desert Eagle Pistol 50 AE

Historical Ted Williams Collection Israeli Military Industries L.T.D. Desert Eagle Semi-Automatic Pistol with 2 Extra Magazines and Ted Williams Photographs with Letters of Provenance

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 584: I.M.I. (Israeli) Desert Eagle Pistol 50 AE

Historical Ted Williams Collection Israeli Military Industries L.T.D. Desert Eagle Semi-Automatic Pistol with 2 Extra Magazines and Ted Williams Photographs with Letters of Provenance

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Historical Ted Williams Collection Israeli Military Industries L.T.D. Desert Eagle Semi-Automatic Pistol with 2 Extra Magazines and Ted Williams Photographs with Letters of Provenance

Manufacturer: I.M.I. (Israeli)
Model: Desert Eagle
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50 AE
Barrel: 6 inch rail
Finish: matte black
Grip: rubber
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 138
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Manufactured by Israel Military Industries, the pistol features fixed sights, standard markings, 7 round magazine and fitted with textured plastic wrap around grips with IMI logo in the center. This Desert Eagle is said to have been "Ted Williams personal gun". Complete with 2 extra magazines and 3 Letters of Provenance verifying that the accompanying 33 photographs are authentic and from the Ted Williams collection. The photographs are circa 1940-1950 and include images of Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, Lefty Grove and others. Photographed by such photographers as Paul Maquire, Leonard McCombe and Emmett Wiggins. The images range in size from 2 inches x 4 inches to 6 inches x 12 inches.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The pistol retains 99% of the original finish with light handling/storage marks. The finish on the left side of the chamber has a visible L shaped mark. The grips are near new with light handling/storage marks. Mechanically excellent. The photographs are in varied condition with some images having surface soiling, edge damage, tape repairs and small surface abrasions with adhesive on the reverse side.



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