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    Collector’s Fact
This rare pistol is documented as being 1 of only 20 produced for a test shipment in the 1980s.
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        LOT 3604
Scarce Documented “1988” Dated Norwegian
Kongsberg Model 1914 Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Accessories - Serial no. 32856, 11.25 mm
cal., 5 inch round bbl., phosphate finish, hardwood grips. The Norwegian Kongsberg Model 1914 was a 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 “1988” 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. Inspection mark under the date. Matching serial numbers found on frame, slide, trigger, safety, mainspring housing, grip safety, firing pin stop, magazine catch, recoil spring guide, recoil spring plug, barrel bushing, barrel, and slide release. Includes a letter stating this pistol was part of a twenty gun test shipment manufactured in 1987/88. These pistols were serialized starting where the original run left off in the 1940s. “Kongsberg-Colten” goes on to state these pistols were created using parts imported from the U.S. through Benet Arms of Afton, Virginia (importer marking found on left side of frame). This pistol is photographed and documented on page 191 of the aforementioned book by Karl Egil Hanevik. Also included is the original box, history plaque test target, an extra magazine, holster, gun belt, three magazine pouch, and an empty box of 11.25 mm
Raufoss ammunition.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original phosphate finish with limited handling marks and the slide and some parts aging to an attractive plum hue. The grips are excellent with limited varnish loss and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. All accessories are very good to very fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3605
Very Scarce August Menz Model P.B. Spezial Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 3252, 7.65 auto cal., 3 3/8 inch round bbl., blue finish,
plastic grips. Manufactured 1934-1939. This pistol features fixed front and rear sights and an interesting double action/single action trigger mechanism in which the double action merely cocks the hammer. The slide is marked “WAFFENFABRIK AUG. MENZ SUHL/MODELL P.B. ,,SPEZIAL”. It is fitted with plastic grips marked “Special” at the top.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% plus original blue. Grips are fine with crisp checkering, a chip visible on right rear and on the bottom. Mechanically functions fine although hangs up on double action.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
OT 3606
xcellent Early Production SIG P210 Semi-Automatic Pistol with SIG Box - Serial no. 102978, 9 mm parabellum cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Blade front nd fixed notch rear sights, standard markings and Swiss proofs, matching serial numbers n the frame, slide, and barrel, and serrated hardwood grips with left side lanyard loop.
ncludes SIG box.
ONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with limited handling
marks. Grips are also excellent. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine with edge wear. stimate: 3,000 - 4,500
 LOT 3607
Rare Early SIG S.P.47/8 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no. 6093, 9 mm para cal., 4 5/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This is an early Swiss S.P.47/8 variant of the SIG P210. It features the standard features of the P210 with the slide legend reading “S.P.47/8 SIG.” Includes an unmarked cardboard box and consignor research stating it was manufactured for the Swedish Shooting club in 1947.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 99% plus period refinished blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp grip serrations. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good with some storage and handling marks.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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