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Lot 3718: Varsity Mfg. Co. Tompkins Precision Single Shot Target Pistol

Extremely Scarce Deluxe Varsity Mfg. Co. Tompkins Precision Single Shot Target Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Lot 3718: Varsity Mfg. Co. Tompkins Precision Single Shot Target Pistol

Extremely Scarce Deluxe Varsity Mfg. Co. Tompkins Precision Single Shot Target Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Extremely Scarce Deluxe Varsity Mfg. Co. Tompkins Precision Single Shot Target Pistol

Manufacturer: Tompkins, A.H.
Model: Precision
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: checkered walnut
Item Views: 2265
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 259
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

These pistols were only manufactured c. 1947-1953 and only 200-205 were ever made. It features a pinned blade front sight, adjustable target rear sight, "A.H. TOMPKINS/SPRINGFIELD/MASS., U.S.A." on top at the breech, "PATENT APPLD. FOR/MFG. NO. 53." on the left, "MF'D. AT/VARSITY MFG. CO." on the right, deluxe checkered stock, and very light trigger pull. A photocopy of a page from the instructions is included.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 97% original blue finish showing some minor high edge wear. The back of the trigger guard has a rub mark. The stock is also excellent with some scattered minor handling marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.



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