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Lot #2839

Lot 2838: Walman Patent 'American' Pistol, Engraved

Exceptional Factory Engraved Arizmendi Walman Patent "American" Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 6, 2017

Lot 2838: Walman Patent 'American' Pistol, Engraved

Exceptional Factory Engraved Arizmendi Walman Patent "American" Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 6, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900

Exceptional Factory Engraved Arizmendi Walman Patent "American" Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Arizmendi Francisco
Model: Walman
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 ACP
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: mother of pearl
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 344
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in the Eibar region of Spain, the "American" pistol is comparable with the Colt 1908 or the FN/Browning Baby vest pocket pistols in size and function but has a novel takedown lever arrangement on the right side. The slide and frame have zig-zag border engraving, with scroll accents on multiple components, as well as a niter blue trigger and smooth mother of pearl grips. Included with the pistol is a copy of an appraisal performed by noted author Charles Kenyon Jr. which speculates that the pistol may have been a salesman's sample or store display.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 99% plus original nickel finish, showing some light handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent.



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