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Lot 3519: Elaborate Cased Matched Pattern Set of Three Gold Washed and Cus

Elaborate Cased Matched Pattern Set of Three Gold Washed and Custom Engraved Semi-Automatic Pistols with Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Lot 3519: Elaborate Cased Matched Pattern Set of Three Gold Washed and Cus

Elaborate Cased Matched Pattern Set of Three Gold Washed and Custom Engraved Semi-Automatic Pistols with Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $15,000
Price Realized:
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A) Colt First Model Woodsman Pistol with Two Extra Magazines and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Woodsman
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 6 1/2 inch round
Finish: gold
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3811
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 198
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Assembled and custom embellished by an unknown party, this three-pistol set has been decorated to match. Each pistol shows a fine gold washed copper finish over zig-zag backed scroll engraving, which is arranged around the pre-existing makers marks and fitted with a set of right handed extra-fancy hardwood grips. The magazines have also been upgraded, with all magazines in the lot finished in silver on the main body. The case is fine hardwood, with green felt lined French-cut compartments for all three pistols and many of the accessories, a textured wood surface and the gold-washed letters "SFA" inlaid into the lower right corner of the lid. The woodsman has standard markings overall, with an adjustable King Patridge front sight with reflector and an adjustable square notch rear sight and two extra magazines. Included with this pistol is a factory letter which indicates shipment to the John Pritzlaff Hardware Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 4, 1928.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as custom embellished, with 95% of the gold finish, showing a few areas of underlying copper and some light handling marks. The grips are also very fine, with a few minor scuffs, strong varnish and attractive grain. The case is very good, with some mild handling marks and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.



B) DWM 1916 Dated Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Finished 22 Long Rifle Stoeger Conversion Kit and Two Extra Magazine

Manufacturer: DWM
Model: 1914
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 7.65 mm Luger Auto
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: gold
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3811
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 198
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Embellished to match A and C, with a King high visibility ramp bead sight on the unnumbered 7.62mm "Made in Germany" barrel, an adjustable notch rear sight. Included with the pistol are three magazines (two 7.63, one 22 LR), a 7 1/4 inch 7.65 mm Luger Auto to 22 conversion insert with droop-wing eagle proof, an A.F. Stoeger conversion toggle assembly with adjustable notch sight and a spare rear toggle with an adjustable sight, all finished as appropriate for the set.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as custom embellished, with 90% of the gold finish, showing areas of copper on the barrel, grip straps and high edges and mild handling marks overall. The grips are also very fine. Mechanically excellent.



C) Colt Model 1903 Pistol with Extra Magazine and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1903
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 ACP
Barrel: 3 3/4 inch round
Finish: gold
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3811
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 198
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Factory letter states that this pistol was part of a shipment to the Shapleigh Hardware Company of St. Louis, Missouri on November 3, 1936. Embellished as A and B, with fixed sights, standard markings and a blue-finished trigger. With one extra magazine. Included with the pistols are two Marbles-brand collapsible barrel rods with interchangeable heads, 2 Luger takedown tools, 1 gold finished Woodsman loading tool and a small metal parts canister.

Rating Definition:

Vry fine as custom embellished with 90% plus gold washed finish, showing areas of visible copper and steel along with some light handling marks. The grips are also very fine, with a few minor scuffs. Mechanically excellent.



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