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LOT 538
Exceptionally Rare, Documented, Early Production, Single Digit Serial
Number 3 Norwegian Kongsberg Model 1912 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 3, 11.25 mm cal., 5 inch round bbl., phosphate finish, hardwood grips. The Norwegian Kongsberg
Model 1912 was a copy of the U.S. Model 1911 pistol used by the Norwegian army. This Model
1912 features a slide dated “1917” as well as “(1926)” on the right side. The included correspondence
with author Karl Egil Hanevik explains this pistol was originally sent, in 1917, to Raufoss to be an
ammunition test pistol. It was then sent back to Kongsberg for repairs. These repairs included
replacement of nearly the entire slide assembly. The left side of the slide is marked with the caliber,
model, and single digit serial number marking with the monogram of King Haakon and the Kongsberg
Crest. Inspection mark below the dates and behind the rear sight. Matching serial numbers found on slide, frame, trigger, hammer, safety, slide stop, mainspring housing, grip safety, ejector, magazine catch, firing pin stop, barrel, barrel bushing, and recoil spring guide. Includes a factory letter and plaque giving the gun’s history, as well as the aforementioned correspondence. This pistol is photographed and documented on page 74 of “Kongsberg Colten by Karl Egil Hanevik.
CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal rebuilt, retaining 95% plus phosphate finish with handling marks, some scattered light pitting on the slide, and. Grips are very good with some worn spots in the checkering. Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 539
Rare Documented “SVA” Armory Technical School Marked Norwegian Kongsberg Model 1914 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 38, 11.25 mm cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue 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 correct undated slide. The left side of the slide is marked with the later model 1914 caliber, model, and two digit serial number marking with “SVA” above. This pistol was manufactured by Skole Og Verkstedavdelingen Army Ordinance Technical School as a training exercise for their armorers in the 1950s using parts left over in the factory inventory from the 1940s. It is one of fifty produced by SVA. Matching serial numbers found on frame, slide, trigger, safety, barrel, slide stop, mainspring housing, and grip safety. Includes informational plaque, photograph of the Kongsberg factory, and a letter from Kjell Jonassen about using the photo in books. This pistol is listed by serial number in “Kongsberg-Colten” by Karl Egil Hanevik on page 148. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with handling marks, and minor dings and scratches. Grips are very good with spots of softened checkering and reapplied black varnish. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
SERIAL NUMBER 38
SERIAL NUMBER 3
AS PICTURED & DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK KONGSBERG-COLTEN BY HANEVIK
The Kongsberg Factory
LISTED BY SERIAL NUMBER IN THE BOOK KONGSBERG-COLTEN BY HANEVIK
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