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Lot 1525: Gold Damascene Embellished Gabilondo y Urresti "Buffalo" Pistol

Elaborate Gold Damascene Embellished Gabilondo y Urresti Automatica Espanola "Buffalo" Marked Semi-Automatic Vest Pocket Pistol with Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Lot 1525: Gold Damascene Embellished Gabilondo y Urresti "Buffalo" Pistol

Elaborate Gold Damascene Embellished Gabilondo y Urresti Automatica Espanola "Buffalo" Marked Semi-Automatic Vest Pocket Pistol with Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Elaborate Gold Damascene Embellished Gabilondo y Urresti Automatica Espanola "Buffalo" Marked Semi-Automatic Vest Pocket Pistol with Pearl Grips

Manufacturer: Gabilondo Y Urresti
Model: Bufalo
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 7.65 mm auto
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 1111
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 363
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Small fixed blade front sight and frame notch rear sights. The slide, frame and grip safety are gold washed with swirling scroll and geometric design patterns with engraved punch dot borders. Checkered slide catch/safety. The grips are smooth mother of pearl with inset gold Indian head coins. Includes an extra magazine. Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”

Rating Definition:

Fine, retains half of the original blue finish with areas flaking to a smooth gray and brown patina, and strong gold finish. Grips are very good with scattered light handling marks, a repaired cracked section on rear edge of the left panel, and a chip on the top front edge of the right panel. The trigger mechanism is broken, otherwise the slide mechanically functions fine.



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