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  • Auction Catalog #64
  • Lot #1563
Lot #1562
Lot #1564

Lot 1563: Two Spanish Semi-Automatic Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two Spanish Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Lot 1563: Two Spanish Semi-Automatic Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two Spanish Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,300

A) J. Garcia Elustondo "VESTA" Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Spanish
Model: Semi-Automatic
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 7.65 mm auto
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 7973
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 213
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Commonly categorized as a "RUBY" type pistol coming from the early 20th century cottage gunsmith industry in the Eibar region of Spain. With fixed sights, blue trigger and safety latch and checkered hard rubber grips. The left side of the slide is marked "J. GARCIA ELUSTUNDO Y Cia/1912 VESTA PATENT" over the caliber designation.

Rating Definition:

Very good 40% faded original rust blue finish. Displaying areas of edge wear, small scattered scratches and light spotting. Grips are good with clear lettering and crisp checkering. The left grip does not fit flush with the frame. Mechanically very good.



B) Tomas Urizar "VENUS" Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Urizar Tomas
Model: Venus
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 7.65 mm auto
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 7973
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 213
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Commonly categorized as a "RUBY" type pistol coming from the early 20th century cottage gunsmith industry in the Eibar region of Spain. With fixed sights, blue trigger and safety latch and checkered hard rubber grips. The left side of the slide is marked "AUTOMATIC PISTOL VENUS PATENT" over the caliber designation.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 80% original rust blue finish displaying areas of edge wear, light spotting, minor pitting and scattered small scratches. Grips are very good with clear lettering, crisp checkering and repaired cracks near the screw on the left panel. Mechanically very good.



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