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Lot 3278:World War II U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator

May 15th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3278:World War II U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator

May 15th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Exceptional World War II U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Pistol

Conceived, developed and manufactured in 1942, the "Flare Pistol, 45 Caliber" (FP-45) was intended to A) give the citizens of occupied nations a way to express their displeasure to the occupiers, B) not give the enemy anything worth salvaging, and C) be cheap. The Guide Lamp Division of General Motors was tapped to produce the firearm, a collection of sheet metal stampings and cast zinc components assembled around a smoothbore barrel. While inexperienced with arms production, Guide Lamp stepped up admirably and cranked out over a million of the deadly little contraptions in a matter of months. The pistol is correctly devoid of markings, with two oiler holes on either side of the frame, and a hollow grip for ammunition storage.

ConditionExcellent plus, as issued, showing 99% plus of the original phosphate finish with some extremely minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerGuide Lamp
ModelLiberator
TypePistol
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge45 ACP
Barrel4 inch round
Finishbright
Gripmetal

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3872
Catalog page162
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