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LOT 626
“1945” Dated German Occupation
Norwegian Kongsberg Model 1914
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
31010, 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 on the left forward slide. Matching serial numbers found on frame, slide, trigger, safety, mainspring housing, grip safety, barrel, and slide release.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% original phosphate finish with scattered light handling marks. The replacement grips are very fine with overall sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 627
Norwegian Kongsberg Model
1914 Semi-Automatic Pistol Dated
1932 - Serial no. 21460, 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 slide dated “1932” 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 monogram of King Haakon. Inspection mark behind the rear sight and below the date. Matching serial numbers found on frame, slide, trigger, safety, mainspring housing, grip safety, ejector, barrel, extractor, and slide release.
Includes one extra magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 800% plus original dull blue finish with scattered handling marks and dings. Grips are very good with softened checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 628
World War II Norwegian Kongsberg
Model 1914 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Dated “1941” - Serial no. 22949, 11.25 mm cal., 5 inch round bbl.,
black enamel 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. This Model 1914 features a slide dated “1941” on the
right side. The left side of the slide is marked with the caliber, model, and serial number marking with the Kongsberg Crest. Inspection mark below the date and behind the rear sight. Matching serial numbers found on slide, frame, trigger, safety, slide stop, mainspring housing, grip safety, ejector, and barrel.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 85% arsenal applied black enamel finish with some scattered chipping. The grips are fine with nearly half of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 629
Excellent World War II Mauser
“byf/43” Code P.38 Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Holster - Serial no. 9180b,
9 mm cal., 4 7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish,
plastic grips. This pistol has the rare and
desirable “dusty blue” finish. Fixed sights,
with “P.38”, “byf/43” and the serial number on
the left side of the slide, and “eagle/135” and “eagle/Swastika” proofs on the right side, with
the numbers and proofs repeated on the barrel, locking block and frame. Fitted with dark brown ribbed grips and a “P.38v” marked magazine. With
a brown leather flap holster marked “cxb/42” and “WaA727” on the rear and “WPR” branded
inside the flap.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% plus original “dusty blue” finish, showing extremely minor bright edge wear. The grips are also excellent, with a few light scuffs and dings, and the holster is very good with some minor scuffing and scratches.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Doug Ellison Collection. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 630
Pre-World War II Norwegian
Kongsberg Model 1914 Semi-
Automatic Pistol Dated 1927 -
Serial no. 12054, 11.25 mm cal., 5
inch round bbl., phosphate finish, walnut grips. The Norwegian
Kongsberg Model 1914 was a slightly modified copy of the U.S. Model
1911 pistol used by the Norwegian army. This Model 1914 features a
slide dated “1927” on the right side. The left side of the slide is marked
with the caliber, model, and serial number marking with the monogram of King
Haakon and the Kongsberg Crest. Inspection mark below the date and behind the rear sight. Matching serial numbers found on slide, frame, trigger, hammer, safety, slide stop, mainspring housing, grip safety, ejector, magazine catch, barrel, barrel bushing, recoil spring guide, and recoil spring plunger.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 75% faded original phosphate finish with scattered minor handling marks. The refinished grips are very good with traces of lacquer remaining and softened checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 631
Pre-World War II Norwegian
Kongsberg Model 1914 Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 2884,
11.25 mm cal., 5 inch round bbl.,
phosphate finish, walnut grips. The Norwegian Kongsberg Model
1914 was a slightly modified copy of the U.S. Model 1911 pistol used
by the Norwegian army. This Model 1914 features a slide dated “1922”
on the right side. The left side of the slide is marked with the caliber, model,
and serial number marking with the monogram of King Haakon and the Kongsberg Crest. Inspection mark below the date and behind the rear sight. Matching serial numbers found on slide, frame, trigger, hammer, safety, slide stop, mainspring housing, grip safety, ejector, magazine catch, barrel bushing, recoil spring guide,
and recoil spring plunger.
CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal refurbished, retaining 85% arsenal phosphate finish with handling marks and muzzle wear. The replacement grips are very fine with a few minor
dings and crisp checkering. Due to the hand fit nature and tight tolerances of these pistols,
the slide stop does not engage on an empty magazine, but is otherwise mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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