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Lot 314:Chinese Manufactured Semi-Automatic Pistol with Carved Grips

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 314:Chinese Manufactured Semi-Automatic Pistol with Carved Grips

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Unique Documented Chinese Manufactured Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ornate Carved Dragon Grips as Pictured and Described in "Pistols of the Warlords: 1911-1949"

Almost certainly manufactured during the violent "warlord" period of the Chinese Civil War. Many Chinese produced pistols of that period were based on existing European designs; however, this example appears to be a completely domestic design. This specific pistol has prominent markings either side of the slide that appear to have been intended to spell "AUTOMATIC", but are comprised of random English/Latin letters. There are also two "&" symbols and the serial number marked twice. The pistols is a blowback design and chambered in .7.63 mm Mauser Auto, fitted with a blade front sight and a small notch rear sight, grasping serrations on both sides of the slide, and a safety lever that may have functioned at one time. It is also fitted with a very attractive pair of hardwood grips that have been expertly relief carved with Chinese dragons on both panels. The grips appear to have received various finishes, which may have originally been a multi-colored layered appearance. This specific pistol is pictured and discussed on p. 188-189 of the book "Pistols of the Warlords: 1911-1949" by Ian McCollum.

ConditionFine, retains 60% plus of the period applied chrome finish with the balance having thinned to a mottled brown-grey patina and a few scattered patches of mild pitting. The grips are also fine with a couple hairline cracks, a repair on the right, and retaining much of the mixed finishes with crisp carving. The firing mechanism does not appear functional.
Details
ManufacturerChinese
ModelSemi-Automatic
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge7.63 mm Mauser auto
Barrel5 3/4 inch round
Finishchrome
Griphardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1938
Catalog page276
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