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Lot #1551
Lot #1553

Lot 1552: Exhibition Quality Hermanos Beistegui Libia Vest Pocket Pistol

Elaborately Gold Damascened Exhibition Quality Inscribed Beistegui Hermanos Libia Semi-Automatic Vest Pocket Pistol with Pearl Grips and Presentation Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2020

Lot 1552: Exhibition Quality Hermanos Beistegui Libia Vest Pocket Pistol

Elaborately Gold Damascened Exhibition Quality Inscribed Beistegui Hermanos Libia Semi-Automatic Vest Pocket Pistol with Pearl Grips and Presentation Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2020

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Elaborately Gold Damascened Exhibition Quality Inscribed Beistegui Hermanos Libia Semi-Automatic Vest Pocket Pistol with Pearl Grips and Presentation Case

Manufacturer: Beistegui Hermanos
Model: Libia
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 6.35 mm auto
Barrel: 1 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/gold damascene
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 3964
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 405
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This elaborately embellished Spanish vest pocket pistol features a full gold Damascened finish with contrasting blued under layer, full coverage floral and scroll patterns with interwoven fantasy beasts including dragons, gold inlaid floral blooms, gold plated small parts, American eagle on the rear of the frame, and large blue panel on top left of the slide with the gold inlaid inscription "HORACE D. REEVE". There is a Horace D. Reeve listed in the 1911 edition of the "Poor's Manual of Industrials" as a member of the board of directors for the Pennsylvania Keystone Coal Co. The pistol is fitted with a set of smooth pearl grips and matching gold plated magazine. Includes burgundy leatherette Beistegui Hermanos presentation case with blue cloth interior.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 98% plus original gold damascened and blue finish, some light slide retraction marks, and small handling marks. The grips are also excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine with general storage wear and some mild discoloration on the interior. An absolutely stunning semi-automatic pistol!



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