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LOT 515
“1945” Dated German Occupation Norwegian Kongsberg Model 1914 Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with Holster and Accessories - Serial no. 30323, 11.25 mm cal., 5 inch round bbl., phosphate finish, hardwood
grips. The Norwegian Kongsberg Model 1914 was a slightly modified copy of the U.S. Model 1911 pistol used by the
Norwegian army. These pistols are nearly identical to the Colt Model 1911. This Model 1914 features a slide dated “1945” on the right side. The left side of the slide is marked with the later model 1914 caliber, model, and serial number marking with the Kongsberg Crest and “WaA84”. Inspection mark
behind the rear sight. Matching serial numbers found on frame, slide, trigger, safety, mainspring housing, grip safety, barrel, and slide release. Includes a brown leather
holster, three magazine pouch, and three extra magazines. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original phosphate finish with handling marks and some dings. Grips are good with some spots of softening in the checkering and traces of original black varnish. The magazine release needs some slight adjustment, but is otherwise mechanically excellent. The holster and magazine pouch are fine with some flex wear on the flaps and age cracks. All three magazines are very fine.
timate: 4,500 - 6,500
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Collector’s Fact
One of less than 1,000 Astra Model 900 Broomhandle pistols delivered to the German Army in France in 1943.
LOT 516
Rare World War II German Army
Serial Range Astra Model 900 Semi-
Automatic Broomhandle Pistol with Shoulder Stock - Serial no. 32807,
7.63 mm Mauser auto cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock, walnut
grips. This is an outstanding example of a Spanish Astra 900 semi-automatic pistol
manufactured in 1940. These pistols are a close copy to the 1896 Mauser semi-
automatic pistol, however, these models have a removable side plate that exposes
the internal mechanism. The left side of the receiver is
marked with the three-line Astra address/patent date.
The serial number is stamped on the lower left edge of
the frame and left side of the front strap. The right side
of the frame and forward section of the barrel extension/
barrel have the Spanish proof and acceptance marks. It
has a standard fixed, ten-round box magazine, with the
rear grip strap machined for the attaching iron. Fitted
with a tangent rear sight graduated from 50-1000 meters,
fixed inverted “V” style front sight, twelve grasping groove
grips, large ring hammer and lanyard loop stud on the
bottom of the butt. The grips are correctly numbered to the pistol with partial serial number “807”. Includes a correct unnumbered shoulder stock. The pistol falls into a rare serial number range (32788-33774) of Astra 900 pistols delivered to the German Army in France in 1943 (see Jan Still’s “Axis Pistols” on page 120). This rare grouping of pistols do not bear any German Army acceptance marks. The Wehrmacht procurement of the Astra 900 is solely identified by serial number.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue and nitre blue finishes with some patches of light high spot/edge wear and some light handling marks. The grips are very fine with some light dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. The refinished stock is fine with numerous light dings and scratches throughout and the attaching iron retaining about half of the finish.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 517
Mauser Model 1896 Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol with World War II Capture Certificate, Stock,
Harness and Accessories - Serial no. 322686, 7.63 mm Mauser auto cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Blade front and 1000-meter tangent rear sights, with the three-line Mauser address on top of the chamber,
two-line address on the right side of the frame, and matching external numbers. The hammer is
the small ring model with “new safety” safety lever, and the grips are 34-groove. The shoulder
stock is renumbered “686” on the mounting iron to match the pistol, and the leather harness is
marked “GERMANY” on the strap. Included with the lot is a cleaning rod, one clip, three boxes
of American-made ammunition, and an October 1945 European Theater capture certificate
identifying this Mauser (no mention of accessories) by serial number to a
Private Wilber L. Wallace.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 80% of the original blue finish, showing minor scratching on the
barrel, scattered spotting, mild edge wear and light handling marks. The grips are very good,
with mild dings, and the refinished stock shows mild scratches and dents. The attaching iron
has been renumbered to match the pistol. The otherwise very good harness shows some light
cracking and verdigris, but generally looks and feels supple. Mechanically excellent.
358 Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500