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Lot 2859: Magnum Research Inc - Desert Eagle

Historical Ted Williams Collection Israeli Military Industries L.T.D. Desert Eagle Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ted Williams Photographs and Letters of Provenance

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Lot 2859: Magnum Research Inc - Desert Eagle

Historical Ted Williams Collection Israeli Military Industries L.T.D. Desert Eagle Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ted Williams Photographs and Letters of Provenance

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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Historical Ted Williams Collection Israeli Military Industries L.T.D. Desert Eagle Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ted Williams Photographs and Letters of Provenance

Manufacturer: I.M.I. (Israeli)
Model: Desert Eagle
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50 AE
Barrel: 6 inch rail
Finish: matte black
Grip: rubber
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 413
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Manufactured by Israel Military Industries, the pistol features fixed sights, standard markings, 7 round magazine and fitted with textured plastic wrap around grips with IMI logo in the center. Includes a Magnum Research case. This Desert Eagle is said to have been "Ted Williams personal gun". A letter of provenance confirms that this pistol was part of the Ted Williams collection. Two other letters of provenance verify that the accompanying 5 photographs are authentic and are from the Ted Williams collection. These photographs were originally from a larger collection and are images of Ted Williams.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The pistol retains 99% of the original finish with light handling/storage marks. The finish on the left side of the chamber has a visible L shaped mark. The grips are near new with light handling/storage marks. Mechanically excellent.



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