An improvement of the Model 1899 designed as a concealable pistol for the civilian market, built around a straight blowback action. Blade front and notch rear sights, "crown/crown/U" proofs on the barrel and receiver, "PAT./BREVETE/D.R.G.M." marked on the left side of the receiver, and "1/1975" marked on the trigger guard. Removable 5 round double stacked magazine with viewing ports on either side of the magazine well for cartridge counting, with the release button on the front of the well. Fitted with a one piece wrap-around "Simplex" grip. Provenance: The Clive Cussler Collection

Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish with some minor scratches, some light edge wear, and a small spot of flaking on the right above the trigger. 75% bright original straw colors and niter blue finishes remaining on small parts with some loss on the contact surface of the trigger. One small chip out of the left rear cocking knob surface of the bolt handle. The grips are very fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.