Manufactured in Mexico in the early 1930s, the Obregon Pistol was intended to be a home-grown alternative to the Colt Government Model for the Mexican Army. In use for a limited time before being sold as surplus, surviving examples are rare. Though similar in overall profile to the Government Model, the guts of the Obregon are a whole different beast, integrating a rotary barrel locking mechanism, combination safety switch/slide catch, and integrating a magazine well safety. Fixed sights, "Sistema OBREGON/Calibre 11,43" on the left side of the slide, knurled wide spur hammer, serrated trigger, arched serrated mainspring housing, unmarked full blue magazine and checkered grips. Provenance: The Gus Cargile Collection

Very good, with 30% of the original blue finish, with a mixed brown and gray patina on the remainder, edge wear, and scattered mild pitting. The grips are fair, with a vertical split in the left panel, dents and scuffs. The magazine well safety has been removed, mechanically needs adjustment.