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Lot 2598: Very Rare Early Campo-Giro Tubular Model Prototype Semi-Automati

Very Rare Early Campo-Giro Tubular Model Prototype Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Lot 2598: Very Rare Early Campo-Giro Tubular Model Prototype Semi-Automati

Very Rare Early Campo-Giro Tubular Model Prototype Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000

Very Rare Early Campo-Giro Tubular Model Prototype Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Campo Giro
Model: 1904
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 ACP
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut checkered
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 337
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This is a very fine all original example of a rare Campo-Giro "tubular" prototype, a small frame handgun produced circa 1904/05. This example is easily identified as it has the full length upper slide/barrel shroud, whereas the later production models have an exposed barrel. This pistol has no factory proofmarks or serial number, but it has been hand stamped on the left side with "JC". It is a blowback operated pistol with a very unusual long hammer spur, a rear grip safety and the magazine release tucked up underneath the rear of the trigger guard and front grip strap. It has checkered walnut grip panels and is complete with an original magazine.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall with 80% plus of the original factory high polish blue finish with even honest wear overall. The hammer retains 40% of the faded case colors overall. The grips are also very fine with nice distinct checkering mixed with light wear and minor handling marks. A nice rare example of early "tubular" prototype pistol.



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