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Lot 545: Gold Damascene Gabilondo y Urresti War Model Danton Pistol

Excellent Exhibition/Presentation Quality Gabilondo y Urresti War Model Danton Patent Semi-Automatic Pistol with Attractive Gold Damascene Decoration

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2021

Lot 545: Gold Damascene Gabilondo y Urresti War Model Danton Pistol

Excellent Exhibition/Presentation Quality Gabilondo y Urresti War Model Danton Patent Semi-Automatic Pistol with Attractive Gold Damascene Decoration

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2021

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Excellent Exhibition/Presentation Quality Gabilondo y Urresti War Model Danton Patent Semi-Automatic Pistol with Attractive Gold Damascene Decoration

Manufacturer: Gabilondo Y Urresti
Model: Danton
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 7.65 mm auto
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/gold
Grip: horn
Stock:
Item Views: 1659
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 370
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Manufactured in Spain, the War Model Danton is an upscaled variant of the "Ruby" pistol of World War One fame. This particular example has been finely decorated with a damascene gold overlay, mainly in the form of broad dotted borders and multicolored floral designs. In a nod to practicality, the grip straps, controls, and sight channel are left in the original blue. Fixed sights, with "AUTOMATIC PISTOL WAR MODEL CAL 7.65 (.32)/DANTON" PATENT 70724 -TESTED-" on the left side of the slide and "MADE/IN/SPAIN" on the heel of the grip frame. The grip panels are marked "DANTON" in banners at the tops with an intertwined "CG" at the bottom. A magazine well safety device is installed.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 90% plus original blue and 98% gold damascene finish, showing some mild handling marks and a small amount of spotting on the grip straps. The overlay and decoration is very well executed. The grips are very fine, with some handling marks and a bit of bottom grip outward warpage. Mechanically excellent.



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