Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout us
Log InCreate Account
Rock Island Auction CompanyRock Island Auction Company
Contact us
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
Locations
Bedford, TX
3600 Harwood RoadBedford, Texas 76021, USA
Rock Island, IL
7819 42nd Street WestRock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
Hours
Monday - Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Navigation
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout usAccount
More Info
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyJob postings & CareersOrder a catalogContact
Social media
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
Disconnected
Unable to connect to live update server, attempting reconnection. If this persists, please try refreshing your browser.
Disconnected state indicated by at top of page. If you cannot see this icon, you are connected.
Rock Island Auction Company
Hello.
Please Log In, or .

Home
Auctions
Consignment
Latest
FAQ
About us

  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 1629

Lot 1629:Engraved Bole Industries/Smith & Wesson Pistol S/N: "EXP-1"

December 10th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 1629

Lot 1629:Engraved Bole Industries/Smith & Wesson Pistol S/N: "EXP-1"

December 10th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
Price Realized:
Login to viewLogin to view
Price obfuscated
Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,800
Log In to use Wishlists
Share

Rare Engraved Bole Industries/Smith & Wesson Semi-Automatic Pistol Serial Number "EXP-1"

Manufactured as an experiment to test possible subcontractors for Smith & Wesson, the frame for this pistol was made by Bole Industries. It features a standard S&W markings on the slide. The frame is marked "EXP-1" on the left side and with the BII logo and "Northridge. CA." on the right. It is reported that 20 of these pistols were manufactured. In the end, a contract was not awarded to Bole Industries and the company went bankrupt. This pistol features 50% coverage floral scroll engraving on the slide, frame, and grip screws. Provenance: The Supica Collection

ConditionExcellent as embellished, retaining 98% original matte grey finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerBole Industries Inc.
ModelSemi Automatic
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassModern Handgun
Caliber / Gauge9 mm para
Barrel4 1/4 inch round
Finishmatte grey
Griprosewood

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2039
Catalog page412
Find MoreRelated Items
Lot 582Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model SW1911 Pistol
View Lot
Lot 1138Two Smith & Wesson Semi-Automatic Pistols
View Lot
Lot 585Smith & Wesson Model 52-1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
View Lot
Lot 693Smith & Wesson Model 41 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box
View Lot
Show More