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Lot #3437
Lot #3439

Lot 3438: Two European Semi-Automatic Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two European Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Lot 3438: Two European Semi-Automatic Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two European Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) French Audax Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 7.65 mm auto
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 6467
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 145
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured between 1931 and 1939. A French copy of the Belgian FN Browning Model 1910, produced for sale by Cartoucherie Francais of Paris. Left side of slide is marked "PISTOLET AUTOMATIQUE CAL 7.65m./AUDAX MARQUE DEPOSEE/FABRICATION FRANCAISE". With mismatched "AUDAX/FN" hard rubber grips.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 60% faded original rust blue finish displaying areas of edge wear, light scratches, minor spotting and scattered dings. Grips are fair with the right panel being a modified FN hard rubber grip. Mechanically fine.



B) Spanish Francisco Arizmendi Walman Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Arizmendi Francisco
Model: Walman
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 7.65 mm auto
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 6467
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 145
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Marked "AMERICAN AUTOMATIC PISTOL WALMAN PATENT" on the left side of the slide with superior crown/N proofs stacked on the right side. Similar in form to other Eibar region pistols of the time period.

Rating Definition:

Fine overall with 60% faded original blue finish displaying areas of light edge wear, scattered small scratches and minor spotting. Grips are fine with clear lettering and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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