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LOT 548
Very Scarce Mexican Fabrica Nacional De Armas Obregon Semi-Automatic Pistol -
Serial no. A120, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured
in Mexico in the early 1930s, the Obregon Pistol was intended to be a home-grown
alternative to the Colt Government Model for the Mexican Army. In use for a limited
time before being sold as surplus, surviving examples are rare. Though similar in overall profile to the
Government Model, the guts of the Obregon are a whole different beast, integrating a rotary barrel locking mechanism, combination safety switch/slide catch, and integrating a magazine well safety. Fixed sights, “Sistema OBREGON/Calibre 11,43” on the left side of the slide, knurled wide spur hammer, serrated trigger, arched serrated mainspring housing, unmarked full blue magazine and checkered grips.
CONDITION: Very good, with 30% of the original blue finish, with a mixed brown and gray patina on the remainder, edge wear, and scattered mild pitting. The grips are fair, with a vertical split in the left panel, dents and scuffs. The magazine well safety has been removed, mechanically needs adjustment.
Provenance: The Gus Cargile Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 549
Scarce Argentinian Hafdasa Ballester-Molina 22 Caliber Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 110658, 22 cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips.
Produced in Argentina, the Ballester-Molina was intended to be the home-grown successor to the Model
1927 a licensed copy of the Colt Government Model Pistol. This particular example was factory-made as
a 22 caliber training pistol, taking many cues from Colt’s Service Model Ace pistol, particularly the use of a weighted and tapered magazine along with a floating chamber to emulate the feel and handling of the full-sized model to the utmost. Blade and notch sights, with the three-line address, patent and caliber markings on the left side of the slide, matching numbers on the chamber and the left rear side of the frame, ribbed grips and a full blue magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing bright edge wear on the bottom forward slide, minor spotting, and a small amount of handling/takedown marks. A few dings are present on the right side of the slide, ahead of the ejector port. The grips are very good, with some bending of the screw slots, light dents and minor chips. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Gus Cargile Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 550
German Occupation World War II Production Fabrique Nationale High Power Semi- Automatic Pistol Rig with Holster - Serial no. 171172, 9 mm cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, hardwood grips. Blade front and notch rear sights, with matching numbers on
the barrel, slide, and frame, a set of “eagle/swastika” and “eagle/WaA140” Waffenamt proofs,
a smooth back strap and a pair of checkered grips. The number “2734682” has been added to the underside of the frame ahead of the trigger guard; the purpose is unknown, but may be an inventory code or a personal identification number. Includes an extra magazine and a brown
LOT 546
Very Scarce Spanish
“Ruby” Marked 45 ACP
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 642, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, hardwood grips. Developed by Gabilondo y Urresti (later known by the “Llama” brand name) in 1924, the “Ruby” was named after the Spanish-made French sidearm from World War I, but bears more resemblance to the Colt Government Model in size and function.
The Ruby is not a straight copy, instead including
features like a captive
recoil spring and a
linkage-free barrel lug
assembly. Blade front
and flat top notch rear
sights, with “Patent
“RUBY’ CAL 45” on the
left side of the slide,
straw finished hammer
and trigger, smooth grips and a bottom-mounted magazine catch. The frame is numbered “642”, with “175” on the barrel and slide. The included magazine is full blued and unmarked, with a notch in the body for a 1911 pattern magazine catch.
CONDITION: Fine, with 95% of the period refinished blue finish, showing a number of light dings and handling marks overall.
The left grip panel is missing a screw, otherwise the non-factory replacement grips are very good with light handling marks. The hammer and trigger retain 80% of the bright straw colors, with mild wear. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Gus Cargile Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 547
Fine Mauser 1896 Cone Hammer Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Matching Numbered Stock - Serial no. 1947,
7.63 mm Mauser auto cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in 1897, this is an excellent,
early production, Mauser Model 1896 “cone hammer” pistol.
This beautiful pistol has the early long extractor, milled
panel frame with the raised rear panel on the left side, the
dovetailed firing pin retainer, and early wide trigger. The right
side of the barrel extension has the Mauser antler firing proof, and the left side has the “crown/ crown/U” proof. The chamber is marked “WAFFENFABRIK/MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/N”. It has the military style adjustable rear sight graduated from “1” to “10”, with the fixed front sight. It has the standard 23-groove walnut grips, both correctly numbered on the back sides, and a lanyard ring and stud on the butt. The included hardwood shoulder stock is numbered to match the pistol on the hinge assembly.
CONDITION: Fine, with 70% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina and
mild edge wear and handling marks overall. Some light pitting is present around
the grip frame, with pitting under the grips. The stock is also fine, with 60% original
blue on the correct matching numbered hinge, mixed patina on the balance of
components, and scattered mild dings on the wood. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
leather “grz/1941” marked holster. One of the included
magazines is “WaA613” proofed.
CONDITION: Fine, with 70% of the original blue finish,
showing a dark brown patina on the grip straps, bright
edge wear, and scattered spotting. Some takedown lines
are present on the slide, as well as some contact between the serrations and safety. The grips are very good, with some chipping around
the screws and minor dents. The holster is fair, with cracking and lost stitching. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900
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