STI International Edge
Integrating patented 2011 technology with classic 1911 design, the STI International Edge is a high capacity pistol that carries John Browning’s design into the 21st Century. Since its introduction in late 1997, the STI Edge has become the standard for USPSA/IPSC Limited Division competition. Built on the STI Modular Steel 2011® frame with polymer grip, the Edge delivers the traditional features of a 1911 with the benefit of high capacity magazines. The Edge frame preserves the 17° grip angle (like the original 1911). The design allows for double stack magazines without over-sizing the circumference of the grip.

Along with its distinctive full-length dust-cover frame, the STI Edge features traditional front and rear cocking serrations. The Edge comes standard with a stainless, high-rise, knuckle-relief grip safety, stainless ambi-thumb safeties, and a stainless, fully-supported and ramped bull barrel. The Edge ships with one 126mm magazine.

STI Tactical SS 5.0 Single Stack M1911.

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If the Spartan had a rail, I'd have bought two.

US Marlin 1895GBL .45-70 Takedown
http://www.thearmsroom.com/id3.html

Lloyd Chiswick, of Classic Arms Corp. Custom Remington Hepburn Walker Scheutzen Rifle .32-40 Win.
30 1/2" original Geo C Schoyen, Denver, barrel, with its original false muzzle, a Schoyen aluminum bullet starter, and wind-gauge front sight. Fully figured walnut stock by Gary Goudy with pewter forend tip, folding palm rest by John Wills, classic point-pattern checkering, flat sidepanels, S-curve pistol grip, flowing cheekpiece and nickel-plated brass Swiss buttplate. Casehardened, original Hepburn breech-loading action built ca 1895 with double-set triggers, converted to Walker underlever configuration by John Wills, and engraved with intertwining scroll by Robert Swartley, with mid-range vernier tang sight. Pull: 13". Weight: 13lbs, 14oz. Built late 1960s. 98% barrel blue, 95% casehardening colors, crisp engraving and bright excellent bore. $8750.

http://www.hallowellco.com/remington___custom_hepburn_walke.htm

SCHWARZLOSE MODEL 1898
Schwarzlose is a name that most will associate with the M1907 medium machine gun used by the Austro-Hungarian army during the First World War. However, in 1898 Andreas Wilhelm Schwarzlose completed a truly advanced pistol design, well ahead of its contemporaries in design and ergonomics.
Schwarzlose himself was a Prussian, as a young man he served as a gunner and armourer with the Austro-Hungarian army before training at the National Ordnance College and setting up his own company, A.W. Schwarzlose G.m.b.H., in Berlin in 1897. While His early pistol designs gained little traction his Model 1908 blow-forward pistol saw some success but it was his M1907 machine gun, adopted by the Austro-Hungarian army, which was his greatest success. http://www.historicalfirearms.info/page/20

Schwarzlose filed his first patent for the design in Britain in 1898 while his US patent was granted in 1902 as production in Berlin began. The design evolved between the two patents with the first showing a small bolt handle on the left-hand side of the bolt this was later replaced by a T-bar configuration charging handle. Additionally the early patent describes an accelerator which would have in theory ensured the action cycled however the 7.63×25mm Mauser ammunition the pistol used proved to be more than powerful enough to cycle without an accelerator and it was removed by the time of the second patent in January 1898.
The Schwarzlose M1898 (sometimes called the ‘Standard’ or ‘Standart’) unlike many of its contemporaries, like the C-96 Mauser, was designed to be purely a pistol and not a pistol-carbine as such there was no provision for one of the holster stocks which were popular at the time. There are at least two examples of the pistol with a slot cut in the back strap to fit a holster stock but this is not seen on the majority of pistols. The pistol’s grip angle was very ergonomic making it extremely pointable. Another aspect of its design which was very advanced for the time was its controls. The M1898 had both a slide release lever (to the rear of the receiver - the pistol locked open on an empty magazine) and a safety which was designed to be thumb operated, with down being safe and up being fire (see image #1). Unlike rival pistols the controls were accessible without the firer altering their grip.

The pistol had an overly complex sight, typical of the period, that rotated for graduations from 100m to 500m. It fed from a 7-round box magazine loaded into the grip and fired Mauser’s 7.63x25mm round. It was striker fired and used a short recoil system with a 4 lug rotating bolt locking the action. This was unlocked by the barrel and bolt assembly’s recoil as it traveled rearward with the bolt being cammed by a stud in the wall of the frame. Another modern feature of the pistol was that its main spring acted as a recoil spring, a striker spring, and an extractor spring. There was also an additional ‘barrel spring’ which arrested some of the barrel’s rearward motion absorbing much of the energy. The pistol’s primary design shortcoming was that if the pin or loop holding the bolt in place sheared the bolt assembly and barrel could in theory slide of the frame under recoil and hit the operator.

The M1898 is an extremely elegant design for the period however, its manufacture must have been prohibitively expensive. The construction of the pistol would have required highly skilled machining with the bolt itself made from a single milled piece. As a result less than 1,000 were made with only serial numbers below 500 commonly seen. Some were purchased by the Boers during the Second Anglo-Boer War however, commercial and military interest was minimal with the pistol being overtaken by DWM’s Luger. The remaining pistols were apparently sold to Russian socialist (not Communist) revolutionaries in 1904/1905 for their planned revolution. However, the shipment was intercepted by the authorities and the pistols were allegedly issued to customs officers and border guards.

While the Model 1898 proved to be a commercial failure Schwarzlose continued to develop his pistol designs next turning to a toggle-locked design the Model 1900. This too failed to find traction however, his work with toggle-locks would come to fruition with the M1907 machine gun. In 1908 a departure from large service pistols Schwarzlose designed a small blow-forward pistol which found some commercial success but production ended in 1911.

Undeniably advanced for its day Schwarzlose’s M1898 was the victim of being a little late to market and a relatively small name in a field with giants such a Mauser and DWM. Schwarzlose’s company continued to manufacture firearms up until 1919 when the factory was closed by the Allied Disarmament Commission. Schwarzlose then acted as a freelance firearms consultant until he died at the age of 69 in 1936.

And for an Austrian Schwarzlose pistol, here;s the Schwarzlose blow-forward .32 pistol.

The Schwarzlose Model 1908 was a semi-automatic pistol, designed by Andreas Schwarzlose, released in 1908 in German Empire and produced until 1911.

The Schwarzlose employs a very distinctive "blow-forward action" operating mechanism. It has no slide, instead the mechanism is operated by the barrel being projected forward due to the gas pressure and the friction of the bullet passing through the bore, the compressed recoil spring drives the barrel back, stripping the top cartridge from the magazine, chambering the round, and pressing the cartridge head against the standing breech, which is part of the frame. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwarzlose_Model_1908

  Review: the Schwarzlose 1908 blow-forward 32acp pistol https://youtu.be/j_aNyqqxc6I
It may look like a run-of-the-mill old German pocket pistol, but the Schwarzlose 1908 is actually quite unique. It uses an unusual blow-forward mechanism, similar to only two other guns, the Japanese Hino Komuro and the Austrian Mannlicher 1894. Recoil in the gun is surprisingly sharp and painful, although muzzle flip is minimal. They are surprisingly hard to find, and I've never seen one in this kind of condition.

  Schwarzlose 1898 Semiauto Pistol https://youtu.be/rYl0dQAJMh4
The model 1898 Schwarzlose was a self loading pistol definitely ahead of its time. It was simple, powerful (for the period; it was chambered for 7.63mm Mauser), and remarkably ergonomic. It used a short recoil, rotating bolt mechanism to operate, and very cleverly had one single spring which did the duties of primary recoil spring, striker spring, trigger spring, and extractor spring. Why it failed to become a commercial success is a question I have not been able to definitively answer - I suspect it must have been due to cost. Edward Ezell theorizes that it was unable to compete with the Borchardt/Luger and Mauser pistols because those were able to be made with much more economy of scale. It is really a shame, because the Schwarzlose 1898 is the best of all the pre-1900 handguns I have encountered.

But SO many people think that Samuel Colt invented the revolver ... (Colts first patents 1835, 1836).

However - Elisha H Collier made a five shot flintlock revolver in 1814 (1818 patent) that worked well by the standards of the day. The cylinder had to be turned by hand and the 'frizzen' contains a reservoir for powder to self-prime the pan.

This was no 'one-off' prototype - more than 10,000 of these were made between 1819 to 1824 by John Evans & Son, London - and widely used by the colonial British forces in India. http://flicense.blogspot.com/2015_05_01_archive.html

Another Collier viewed from the other Side.

  Lorenzoni Repeating Flintlock Pistol https://youtu.be/J_hnC6x036Q
oday we have one of the oldest guns we've looked at, a Lorenzoni repeating flintlock pistol. The system was designed by an Italian gunmaker in Florence name Michele Lorenzoni. They were made in very small numbers, and the workmanship is stunning, especially considering that they were first manufactured in the 1680s.

Instead of using a revolving cylinder pre-loaded with multiple shots, the Lorenzoni system utilizes powder and ball magazines in the frame of the gun and a rotating breechblock much like a powder throw tool used today for reloading ammunition.
http://www.forgottenweapons.com/lorenzoni/

Lorenzoni Repeating Flintlock Pistol of 1680
Not a revolver but this amazing gun has a powder magazine in the stock above the trigger and another mag. for the balls - the video shows how it worked (six to ten shots) better than I can try explain.
(- In the United States the Cookson Repeater of 1750 used the same system..) http://flicense.blogspot.com/2015_05_01_archive.html

Cased Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Fluted Cylinder, together with Accoutrements and Colt Factory Letter Documenting Shipment to Richmond, Va., Four Days After the Firing on Fort Sumter.
Serial no. 2789, .44 caliber, 7 ½-inch barrel with single-line New York address. Blued finish. Fluted cylinder. Blued screws. Case-hardened lever, hammer and 4-screw frame. Recoil shields rebated at bottom for shoulder stock. Blued screws. Frame marked: Colts Patent. Brass triggerguard, the left side stamped: "E". Blued steel backstrap. One-piece walnut grips. Contained in original dusty rose velvet-lined, partitioned, keyed Colt walnut case together with correct accoutrements for this model, including: fine brass and copper Colts' Patent "Stand of Flags and Cannon" powder flask; Blued two-cavity Colts' Patent .44 caliber bullet mold with integral sprue cutter; unopened and shrink-wrapped Eley japanned cap tin with mottled paper wrap and crisp white paper lid label; original shrink-wrapped pack of .44 caliber skin cartridges; blued "L" shaped nipple wrench, 5 extra nipples and case key. Sold together with Colt factory letter confirming configuration [type of stocks not listed] and shipment to Peter Williams & Co., Richmond, Va., April 15, 1861 in a shipment of 50 guns. According to page 67 of The Book of Colt Firearms by Sutherland and Wilson, "Colt's final shipment South was on April 15, 1861-just four days after Fort Sumter had been fired upon and the same day after Colt's efforts were directed at supplying the Union with weapons..."
http://percussionrevolvers.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1;area=showposts;sa=topics;start=315

Cased Colt Model 1855, 7th Type Root Sidehammer Percussion Revolver together with Accoutrements.
Serial no. 13246, .31 caliber, 3 ½-inch barrel with brass post front sight and two-line New York address. Blued finish. 5-shot cylinder with stagecoach hold-up scene. Screw in side of cylinder. Case-hardened hammer and lever. Three screws on left side of frame. Fire-blued spurred trigger. Checkered factory ivory one-piece grips. Contained in keyed, dusty rose velvet-lined, partitioned Colt walnut case together with correct accoutrements for this model, including: Colt's eagle pattern pistol flask with E. Pluribus Unum riband at bottom and spring-loaded charger; Eley Bros. 100 capacity japanned percussion cap tin with green lid label; blued Colts Patent two-cavity bullet mold with integral sprue cutter; shrink-wrapped package of 5 skin cartridges, the label reading: 5 Combustible Envelope/Cartridges/Made of Hazard's Powder/Expressly For/Col. Colt's Patent/New Model/Revolving Pocket Pistol. 31/100 Calibre./Address Colts Cartridge Works/Hartford, Conn./U.S. America; blued steel "L" shaped nipple wrench; blued steel "L" shaped screwdriver and case key. One of the finest guns of this model in existence

U.S.N. Colt Model 1851 Navy Martial Percussion Revolver

Serial no. 89563, .36 caliber, 7 ½-inch octagonal barrel with single-line Hartford address. Blued finish. Case-hardened lever and frame. Frame marked: Colts/Patent/U.S. Large triggerguard. Left side of triggerguard assembly stamped: "G". Steel triggerguard and gripstrap assembly, the butt marked: U.S.N. Oil-finished one-piece walnut grips, the left butt stamped: I/G[star]W.R.[star]. Manufactured in late 1858.

Austrian Colt Dragoon-Style Brevette Percussion Revolver. NVSN, .38 caliber, 5 1/2-inch part-round/part octagonal barrel with dovetailed front and rear sights. No address or proofmarks present. Checkered walnut one-piece grip. Circa 1858.
Note: Possible prototype.

US Krag Model 1898 .30-40 rifle by Springfield, photographed by Drake.

US Krag Model 1898 in .30-40 & M1903 Springfield rifle in .30-06

US Whitney Wolverine nickle plated space gun.

US Ruger Vaquero, New Model, in .357 Magnum, 5.5-inch barrel.
Not nickel-plated, but highly polished stainless steel.
Not as beefy as the Ruger Blackhawk single-action revolver, but the Vaquero is a beauty with a fast hammer. I have one in .45 Colt, but I would have preferred one in .357 Magnum.

German Korth Sky Marshal in 9x19mm Luger/Parabellum.

Has rails on the side of the frame, here holding a LaserLyte.

Sickinger Holster für Korth Sky Marshall
Preis: 79,95 € (Ach!)
http://www.waffen-schlottmann.de/url.php?s=artikel_ausgabe.pl?nr=1260705

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Too bad the fucking thing now commands an extra $700 thanks to the Nighthawk tramp stamp.

Was definitely gonna buy it at Korth's original pricing at ~$900-1000

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And since I'm not contributing to the thread with that post. Here's my C96 Bolo converted to 9mm

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US Stoner 63A Commando 5.56x45mm LMG with a belt feed drum. The Commando is 10.50 lb (4.76 kg) where the regular LMG is 11.68 lb (5.30 kg). The Commando is fitted with a 150-round drum belt container and is fed from the left-hand side. The retracting handle is locked forward and the ejection port closed with a dust cover to minimize dirt entry.

The Stoner 63, also known as the M63, XM22, XM23, XM207 or the Mk 23 Mod 0 machine gun, is an American modular weapons system designed by Eugene Stoner in the early 1960s. Cadillac Gage was the primary manufacturer of the Stoner 63 during its history. The Stoner 63 saw very limited combat use by United States forces during the Vietnam War, including the Navy SEALs and Marine Corps. A few were also sold to law enforcement agencies. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoner_63

Stoner 63/63A Light Machine Gun: The LMG configuration fires from an open bolt and is fed from the right-hand side by linked ammunition contained in a 75, 100, 150-round drum magazine. The receiver is identical to the Rifle variants, but is inverted, so that spent cases and links are ejected to the left. The LMG has a quick-change barrel and the gas cylinder is positioned below the barrel since the receiver is inverted. The LMG configuration was adopted for military use by Navy SEAL units operating in Southeast Asia.

Stoner 63/63A Medium Machine Gun: Identical to the LMG configuration. The difference is that the MMG comes with a separate adapter than can be used to attach the weapon to an M2 or M122 tripod.

Stoner 63/63A Rifle: A standard assault rifle fed from below by a 30-round box magazine. Spent cases are ejected to the right. The cocking handle and gas system are mounted above the barrel. Unlike the belt-fed configurations, the Rifle fires from closed bolt. The rifle configuration was field tested by the USMC for a short period during April to June 1964 by a recruit company at MCRD Parris Island, SC and elsewhere in 1967. It was eventually fitted with a lightweight bipod that folded beneath the handguard.

Stoner 63/63A Carbine: The Carbine is similar to the Rifle configuration, but with a shorter barrel and a folding shoulder stock. The carbine configuration was field tested by the USMC for a short period during 1967.

Stoner 63/63A Automatic Rifle: The Automatic Rifle is an open-bolt rifle fed from a top-mounted, 30-round magazine. The front and rear sights are offset to the left to compensate for the magazine's position. The AR does not have a semi-automatic mode. The automatic rifle configuration was field tested by the USMC for a short period during 1967.

Cameleon Pistol- Karel Michalek had always dreamed of having a firearm, but under the strict Communist regime they were forbidden. When the revolutionary wave in 1989 in Poland spread into Czechoslovakia in '92, Michalek decided to build his own using epoxy and wood to craft a line of unusual revolver models, Gaining some attention overseas, is “Cameleon .44 Magnum” was a new look at a double-action handgun and was one of two designs that were sent to America for review by Ruger & Colt. http://wethearmed.com/handguns/very-interesting-revolvers/msg352167/?PHPSESSID=rb0d23c8b7adgjer3kh3iaksd0#msg352167

"Designed by Karel Michalek from Czechoslovakia, the Cameleon (sic) Epoxy revolver was made of a polymer and chambered in .44 Magnum. Unfortunately (?) no production models were ever produced."

Talo Custom Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum Snubby.

Ruger New Model Blackhawk stainless .44 Magnum

US Ruger SP101 .357 magnum.

Italian Chiappa 200DS White Rhino in .357 Magnum.

A custom Mare's Leg holster.

The Million Dollar Luger in .45 ACP - Currently Dave and I are writing a sort of followup to the Total Gun Manual entitled “100 Great Guns” and as I have been reacquainting myself with the world’s most famous firearms, I was reminded of the interesting story behind the very rare .45 caliber Luger.

In the movie Wall Street, greedmeister Gordon Gekko brags about owning “the rarest pistol in the world,” and shows off a (prop) .45 caliber Luger. Also known as “the million dollar Luger” the pistol was not merely a product of Oliver Stone’s imagination; it does exist as an interesting footnote to the familiar story of the Army’s adoption of the 1911 as its sidearm.

The Philippine Insurrection and the Army’s own testing — which involved shooting a bunch of live cattle and human cadavers with pistols — determined that the Army’s new sidearm should be of at least .45 caliber, as .38s had failed to make much impression on charging Moro tribesmen.

One of the several pistols submitted for the test was a .45 caliber version of the Luger semiautomatic pistol. The Army had previously purchased 1,000 7.65mm Lugers and a few in 9x19mm (aka 9mm parabellum/Luger), but only two .45 caliber Lugers were specially made up for the Army tests in 1907 by manufacturer DWM.

The Army was interested enough in it to order more for additional testing. By the time they did, DWM turned the Army down, perhaps because they had already signed a contract with the German military. Whatever the reason, that pair of Lugers remain the only two ever made in .45 ACP. The whereabouts of one is unknown. The other was sold for a $1,000,000 in 1989, although when it was auctioned in 2010 it brought “only” $494,500. So it’s really the “almost-half-a-million-dollar Luger,” but it does exist. http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/gun-nuts/2013/03/million-dollar-luger

9mm Colt-ish pistol built on a Black Creek Precision EF-9 lower, Colt upper, and RRA barrel.

Colt 1911 model semi-automatic .45 caliber pistol used by Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme to try and assassinate President Gerald R. Ford on September 5, 1975, in Sacramento, California. One side of slide marked “Model of 1911 U.S. Army.” Opposite side of slide marked “Colt's PT.F.A. MFG. Co. / Hartford. CT. U.S.A.” Serial number on the weapon is 94854, which dates manufacture to 1914. Gift of U. S. Attorney's Office, Sacramento, California.

This fully functional, German-made original 1945 manufactured MG34 is a rarity. It is equipped with an original leather sling, bipod, and one 50-round assault drum with belt and display ammunition. The top cover is marked “COF”, indicating that it was manufactured by Carl Eickhorn. http://historicarmscorp.com/machine-guns/german-dot-brno-mg34/

The Maschinegewehr 34 (MG34), first tested in 1929 and introduced in 1934, is a recoil-operated, air-cooled 7.92x57mm German machine gun. Its design was based on the MG-30, a Rheinmetall design. It is though by many to be the most advanced machine gun in the world at the time it was adopted by the German army, and was deployed in large numbers after Hitler’s repudiation of the Versailles Treaty in 1936. One of the most impressive features of the MG-34 was the combination of light weight (26.7lb) and high rate of fire (800-900 rounds per minute). Its double crescent trigger was another great feature, which allowed either semi-automatic or fully-automatic firing.

The MG-34 was equipped to use a 50 or 75 round drum magazine as well as an ammunition belt, and it could be mounted on a bipod or tripod. During periods of prolonged shooting the barrels had to be changed to avoid misfires, due to heat generated by the rapid rate of fire. Because of this, the MG-34 was designed for rapid barrel changes, requiring only disengaging a latch and swinging the receiver to the right to insert the new barrel.

In spite of all of its features and benefits, high production cost and a slow rate of production for precision engineering, its dissemination through the German forces was limited. During the 1930’s the MG-34 was used as the primary infantry machine gun, and remained the primary tank and aircraft defensive weapon until 1942 when it was replaced by the MG-42.

Imported and copied MG-34’s were used by Chinese Nationalist forces during World War II and the Chinese Civil War. It was also used by the People’s Liberation Army, Korean People’s Army, and the Viet Cong during the Cold War. In all, the MG-34 was used in the Second Sino-Japanese War, World War II, Chinese Civil War, the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, Korean War, Portuguese colonial war, Algerian War, Vietnam War, Angolan civil war, and the 2013 Lahad Datu standoff.

German/Swiss WW2 Panzerbuchse Solothurn S18-1000 20x138mm anti-tank rifle at the Big Sandy, March, 2010. Notice the 20mm flak gun magazine used.

  Shooting a Solothurn S18/1000
Published on Dec 14, 2014 https://youtu.be/AqsgC_ifo7w
http://www.forgottenweapons.com

Brief clip shooting a round from a Solothurn S18/1000. Note that in normal use, the gun ejects cases automatically. The owner here had disabled the ejection in order to preserve the brass - that's why the manual unloading was necessary.

The ZB-53 was a Czechoslovak machine gun. A versatile weapon, it was used both as a squad support weapon, as a mounted machine gun for tanks and other armoured vehicles, and on fixed positions inside Czechoslovak border fortifications. Adopted before the World War II by the armies of Czechoslovakia (as TK vz. 37) and Romania, it was also license-built in the United Kingdom as the Besa machine gun. Following the Munich Agreement the German Wehrmacht captured large quantities of the weapon and used it during the war under the designation of MG 37(t).

The ZB-53 was designed by Václav Holek and Miroslav Rolčík of the Zbrojovka Brno works as a replacement for the Schwarzlose machine gun of World War I origin. Based on the earlier vz. 35 machine gun, the prototype was tested in 1936 and the following year the new machine gun was adopted by the Czechoslovak Army with the designation TK vz. 37 ("Heavy Machine Gun Mark 1937"). It was introduced as the standard machine gun of Czechoslovak LT-35 and LT-38 tanks. Czechoslovakia exported the gun to Romania, Yugoslavia, Argentina, Afghanistan, Iran and China (roughly 850 pieces used during the Second Sino-Japanese War), while UK bought a license and started to produce its own version, known as the BESA (over 60,000 pieces made). http://www.wikiwand.com/en/ZB-53

The weapon was a gas-operated, belt-fed, air-cooled machine gun that served both the infantry support and vehicle weapons roles. The machine gun was delivered in three variants: infantry machine gun (on heavy tripod), heavy bunker machine gun (with heavier barrel, marked "O") and for armoured vehicles (marked "ÚV"). It was designed to withstand five minutes of constant fire, after which time the barrel had to be changed due to wear. Although modern, the weapon was prone to jamming due to complicated rate of fire selection mechanism.

Czechoslovak Zbrojovka Brno and then Zbrojovka Vsetín produced the gun in large quantities until the 1950s.

US Marlin Model 1895 SBL .45-70 Gov't stainless steel.

Really like those leather hunting slings.

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Another shot of the Stoner 63A in automatic rifle configuration.
http://1919a4.com/showthread.php?53960-New-camera-gun-picture-time

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Stoner 63a in LMG configuration

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Stoner 63a Commando configuration

Open bolt M16 LMG.

AR-180B Shorty Project http://ar180s.com/tag/ar-18s/page/9/

http://ar180s.com/page/7/

A John Rigby & Co. double rifle or shotgun engraved by Ken Hunt.

Jerry Rice Rifle
This rifle was built in 1984 as a "Transitional Piece" with German influence. The full tapered and flared octagon coned barrel is .50 cal. with round bottom rifling of 40" length. Slide wooden patch box, carving, and engraving is in the Germanic style. Cast steel mounts and barrel are rust blued. End cap is of amber colored cow horn. The curly maple for the stock was acquired from Doug LaPine of Minnesota. http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/2012_02_01_archive.html

Hey Bats, can you do a flintlock/wheellock/caplock/matchlock dump?

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Sure, but it will be a pretty big dump.
Well... not as big as the HD porn dump sets in the Board That Shall Not Be Named.
- Page showing a musketeer (Plate 4) from Jacob van Gheyn's Wapenhandelingen van Roers, Musquetten ende Spiesen (1608).

Italian WW2 Pavesi prototype rifle, a Soviet SVT copy.
This rifle is pretty much a big mystery – I have virtually no good information on it. Through inspection, we know it is a mechanical copy of the Soviet SVT 38 or 40 – it shares the same exact bolt, locking system, and gas system. Even many aesthetic features like the metal front handguard, muzzle brake, and sights are remarkably similar to those of the SVT. The biggest difference is the magazine, which is a fixed design fed only be stripper clips. The rifle is chambered for the 8x59mm Breda cartridge, and magazine capacity is unknown – probably either 9 or 10 rounds.

The clue that this is a Pavesi rifle comes from the safety lever, which is identical to the safety lever on the Model 1942 Pavesi rifle. The only markings on this piece are two repetitions of the serial number (875), on the receiver and stock. This serial number suggests that a significant number of these rifles may have been made, although I have not seen any other examples, nor any recorded information on when or where they were made, tested, or fielded. http://www.forgottenweapons.com/pavesi-prototype-svt-copy-video/

The most interesting diversion from the standard SVT construction is the addition of a leather buffer pad on the back of the receiver. This was clearly added after the rifle was built, as it must be removed before the bolt can be taken out of the action. The details of the receiver cover attachment were also modified from the original SVT, making disassembly and reassembly easier, with the mainspring less prone to kinking as in the SVT.

This example is in the reference collection of the Beretta company in Brescia. Many thanks to them for allowing me to take a look at it!

  Pavesi Prototype SVT Copy https://youtu.be/ohpob4cunG8

  Pavesi 1942 Prototype Italian Semiauto Rifle https://youtu.be/8pJ751Mui64
The Pavesi Model 1942 is a prototype Italian semiauto rifle chambered for the 8x59 Breda cartridge. It is a short recoil action with a 4-lug rotating bolt, and appears to use a Mannlicher type en bloc clip like a Carcano (no sample clip was available for me to look at). It is marked on the chamber "ARMA PAVESI-FNA BREVETTO N.365273", although I have not been able to find a patent bearing that number. The top of the rear bolt cover is marked "Semiautomatico cal.8 - mod. 1942 -xx - Brescia". It has no serial number that I could find.

I have not been able to find any substantive information on exactly who made the rifle, if or when it was tested, or what the results of any testing may have been. The 1942 date puts this well after the main Italian self-loading rifle trials, which concluded in the adoption (although not the mass production) of the Armaguerra Model 1939, in 1939.

Colt Single Action Army engraved by Mike Dubber.

Some newer stuff I found here:
https://wall.alphacoders.com/by_category.php?id=34&name=Weapons+Wallpapers&page=1
Deleted the old thread as half the pictures were corrupted.

A Russian AK-47 bullpup with what appears to be furniture by Utah Custom Gunstocks.

Little research turned up this
https://www.flickr.com/photos/88168024@N04/albums/72157631708158025/with/8060736852/

US Colt M1911 with German silver special Ranger grips & Texas holster rig.

Czech FK Brno Combat Field Pistol in 7.5x27mm FK Brno.
~100 grain bullet at 2,000 fps. Basically a 10mm Magnum (longer than 10mm Auto) necked down to .30 cal. Designed to shoot to 150 meters. http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=80717.0

Czech-based FK Brno introduces a new 7,5mm caliber semi-automatic defense pistol, offering previously unexplored performance in range and penetration, even up to 100 meters
One of the most interesting new products left out of the main spotlights at the 2015 edition of the IWA OutdoorClassics in Nuremberg (Germany) is a handgun design − lacking a proper denomination, yet − currently undergoing the very final stages of development with the Czech company FK Brno Engineering S.r.o..
Entirely manufactured out of steel with state-of-the-art technologies and a construction quality that would make many collector's edition pistols or race guns blush in shame, the FK Brno pistol is made immediately recognizable by its overall lenght (24 centimetres) and by some unique features of its outer appearance; what doesn't catch the eye at a first glance, however, is exactly the plethora of technical features that make it unique.
Technically speaking, the FK Brno semi-automatic pistol is based upon a modified Browning locking system and a classic SA/DA trigger... with a considerable, unique twist.
It would take a blind man to miss that long protuberance, similar to a gas tube, located right under the barrel. That's where a metal countermass sits, linked to the return spring; when the gun is fired, the countermass follows the recoil axis and counters it with a downwards pressure, reducing muzzle climb and recoil levels to those akin to, or even lower than, a .45 ACP.
Is such a reduction so important, after all? Yes, indeed, given how the FK Brno pistol chambers a proprietary ammunition.
Feeding through double-stack metal magazines, the FK Brno semi-automatic handgun design fires the Company's own 7,5 FK bottleneck cartridge, loaded with balls weighing anywhere between 90 and 110 grains in this phase; the 7,5 FK caliber develops muzzle velocity levels of 609,6 metres-per-second (2000 fps), and muzzle energy levels that exceed 1220 Newton/meter (900 ft/lbs). https://www.all4shooters.com/en/specials/trade-shows-2015/IWA-2015/pistols/FK-Brno-7-5-FK-semi-automatic-pistol/

That's roughly the muzzle energy level of a full-power .44 Magnum round, propelled through a gun which, in this case, sports a six inches barrel; all in-house performance tests so far returned constant performance levels previously unimaginable for a semi-automatic pistol: 3,81cm (1.5") groups at 100 metres − double the maximum effective range of any standard semi-automatic pistol currently out there. That's truly a quantum leap in engagement capabilities for the world of sidearms.
Even better: the FK Brno is better fired in a... classic, academic shooting stance, held with one hand only. Indeed, this pistol is controllable enough to remain totally accurate from said shooting position.

Such an unprecedented level of range and accuracy performances has a very good reason to be, trascending the dreams of glory of all sports shooters who may be reading this.
According to the Managing Director of the FK Brno factory, Carsten Slabke, the FK Brno semi-automatic pistol has mainly been conceived for tactical and special purpose uses by military and law enforcement personnel.
Indeed this pistol/caliber combo is perfectly capable to engage a runaway car and hit the driver through the windshield at distances that, up to date, would only have been attainable with a 14,5-inch barreled carbine at the least. And, the 7,5 FK caliber is capable to pierce a Class IIIA ballistic protection at one hundred metres − with ensured lethality, given how at 100mt the bullet still maintains an extremely high velocity level (475 metres-per-second) and double the energy level to what standard 9x19mm normally develops at the muzzle.
FK Brno should start full-scale production of this incredible semi-automatic pistol any time within 2015.

The sliding countermass located under the barrel maintains recoil and muzzle climb under more than controllable levels

Somewhat similar to the the .357 SIG - developed in 1994 that can push-out its 9mm sized bullets from a .40" size necked-down case at around 1,500 ft. per sec.

The 7.5 FK Field Pistol is a single action, tilting barrel type mechanism, with a proprietary recoil attenuating system. This is not a modified design of another product or pistol model. This is a completely new and unique concept and design and the intellectual rights to the system have been registered and claimed by FK BRNO. The design is very ergonomic and even though the magazine holds 15 - 35 mm long rounds, the smallest hands are able to fully wrap around the optimally angled grip of the pistol. The frame and slide are very slender and streamlined for such a size cartridge and caliber. https://www.fkbrno.com/the-pistol-7-5

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Reinventing the 7.62x25, I see.

>>103236
With a shitton more power, you're not gonna get 2000ft/s with a 100 grain bullet out of a 7.62x25 without needing to reinvent your fingers after a magazine or two...

Tippmann Model M2HB "Fully Automatic" Scaled Down Mini Machine Gun with Tripod T&E Mechanism Crate and Accessories
This is a fantastic example of a very rare "fully automatic" scaled down version of the famous US M2 Heavy Barreled machine gun, chambered in 22 Magnum This is a very rare example as almost all of these M2 HBs were produced in semi-automatic only version. This example is fully functional and requires a SOT/NFA Class III license to purchase. This is a very realistic scaled down weapon that includes a full compliment of accessories, such as a M3 tripod T&E mechanism, two scaled down ammunition cans and two cloth belts for loading the ammunition into. The right side of the receiver is hand stamped with the factory four-line markings that read: "MOD. 50 HB NO. F 40B/TIPPMAN ARMS CO./FT. WAYNE IND.". The barrel has correct original M2 HB profile with a perforated barrel trunion and carrying handle on the barrel. The top cover opens up to load the gun and it has the side mounted cocking handle. The rear of the receiver is fitted with a folding adjustable ladder rear sight and a hooded blade front sight mounted to the front of the receiver. It is The tripod and T&E mechanism are both fully functional and operational. It is complete with original hardwood crate that holds the receiver, barrel ammunition cans, tripod and T&E mechanism. The gun is belt fed utilizing the two enclosed cloth belts. A very interesting and unique scaled down fully functional Tippman Arms M2 HB machine gun. http://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/67/874

Reproduction Model 1877 "Bull Dog" Gatling Battery Gun with Tripod by U.S. Armament Corp.
This museum quality Model 1877 "Bulldog" Gatling Gun reproduction was manufactured by U.S. Armament Corp in limited quantities and sold through Colt or a distributor. Colt was the original manufacturer of a similar gun in the late 19th century. Gatling Guns that revolutionized warfare after the original Gatling gun was introduced during the American Civil War. The Model 1877 was the first Gatling with fully enclosed housing around the barrels and breech and had a rear mounted hand crank that could be cranked in reverse to clear a jam and operated at nearly twice the rate of the machine guns of WWII. The U.S. Armament Corp.'s specifications list the rate of fire at 800 rounds per minute and the weight of the gun at 13 pounds not including the tripod. It was built using original Gatling diagrams and specifications. It is marked "MODEL/1877" to the left of the Bruce gravity feed device and "PATENTED/SEPT. 20 .1881/NOV. 2.1886/U.S. ARMAMENT CORP." at the front. The sights are on the right side and are graduated out to 1,000 yards. "NO 12" is marked near the right trunnion. The bronze plaque on the top of the action at the rear has "GATLING'S/BATTERY/GUN/PAT. NOV 4. 1862/MAY 9.1865/FEB 28. 1871/APR. 9.1872/MADE BY COLT'S/MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CONN/U.S.A." The tripod has ash legs and brass and iron fittings. Three Colt/U.S. Armament Corp. storage crates are included. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/2193#detail

I would hate to be the guy that had to polish all that brass.

>>103396
I've had #33 on display for a while.

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>>103432
Comes with a whole booklet and DVD on use and care. I'll scan it someday.

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The gold Belgian Browning Hi-Power that belonged to Libyan dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, when he was captured and killed in 2011.
https://www.pri.org/stories/2016-02-03/my-search-gaddafis-golden-gun

12 gauge Super Slugs, y'all.

>>103727
https://www.theexplora.com/william-ford-32-bore-trigger-guard-opening-hammer-gun/
Holy shit, these barrels look gorgeous. But I hear pattern steel barrels aren't as good at handling pressure, is it true?

>>103733
I was warned against Damascus barrels on old shotguns and rifles because the steel is weaker and they are notorious for exploding when firing modern smokeless powder loads.
William Ford 32 Bore Trigger Guard Opening Hammer Gun
32 bore triggerguard opening hammer gun. Featuring a rebounding lock, treble bite, double trigger action, c-scroll hammers with hare’s-ear spurs engraved with stunning ornate scroll, 22” etched Damascus barrels with a sunken game rib, snap forend with a horn tip and a handsome straight hand stock measuring 14 ¼”. The gun weighs 3lbs ½oz and fits neatly into its oak and leather case with brass corners. The dainty gun, in an almost forgotten calibre, is a joy to handle and a pleasure to view. The triggerguard opening system is operated with ease with just a small amount of pressure applied with the trigger and middle finger on the front of guard, it slides it back and draws all three bites to release the barrels. It is a truly exquisite example of skill, craftsmanship and ingenuity from a fine Birmingham gunmaker.

More pictures of the Russian KS-23M 4 gauge (23x75R) riot gun without a buttstock.

Made from chopped-up 23mm aircraft cannon barrels.
Brilliant!

4 gauge long barrel pump shotgun, short barrel riot gun, what else to make?

Yeah, apparently the Russians made a pistol version, the Tulyak special pistol.

The barrel is stamped 23x70.
The above KS-23 shotgun is 23x75R.

For blowing down doors with buckshot and knocking down people with rubber baton rounds.

>>103837
Holy jesus. It's like a P7 fucked a flare gun.

>>103849
Yeah, and the unholy bastard child is a 4 gauge (23mm) pistol.
Full Automatic Class III/NFA Armalite AR-18 Rifle with Scope
Estimated Price: $9,500 - $16,000
An excellent example of an original and very scarce fully-automatic Armalite AR-18 rifle manufactured by Armalite in Costa Mesa, California. A contemporary alternative to the M16, the AR-18 was designed to be robust and simple to produce, using a short stroke piston system and stamped receiver components. Though not accepted by the military, there are those who consider it to be a superior weapon, with several modern proposed replacements for the M16/M4 platform using a similar piston arrangement. Post front and adjustable two leaf peep rear sights, with a flared flash hider, maker's marks on the upper receiver, and the ambidextrous three position selector on the lower. The receiver is mounted with an Armalite 2.75x20mm scope. Ribbed and vented handguard, with a "AR-18/ArmaLite" marked forward and rear grips, and a side folding buttstock. Includes three extra magazines, scope box, and instruction manual for the scope. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/2477/full-automatic-class-iiinfa-armalite-ar-18-rifle#detail

AR-18S Shortie - It was sold from Armalite in 1985 as an “S” model and was either a mule or part of the companies collection.

It was became somewhat famous when it appeared in the Small Arms Review article “The Lost Armalites”

The black and white photos make it hard to tell if the upper on the gun is the same as when it was sold in 1998 but I think it is. Is the upper the same as when it was sold in 1985 is the real question. One can never be sure. http://ar180s.com/

Civil War Remington Model 1863 "Zouave" Percussion Rifle with Bayonet and Scabbard
The Model 1863 was manufactured by the Remington Arms Co. through a contract for 12,501 rifles with the Ordnance Department. The M1863 rifle was officially listed as a "Harpers Ferry pattern rifle" and was based largely on the Model 1841 "Mississippi" rifles previously manufactured by Remington. This example has the standard markings and features including "1863" on the lock and barrel and includes an original saber bayonet with leather scabbard and a leather sling. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/105/remington-model-1863-percussion-rifle-with-bayonet#detail

Springfield Armory Model 1855 Pistol-Carbine
Manufactured in 1855. The Springfield Armory manufactured 4,021 of these distinctive weapons between 1855-1857. The Model 1855 Pistol-Carbine was intended to provide the U.S. Cavalry and Dragoon regiments with a weapon that could be utilized as a carbine for dismounted action when fitted with the stock and a pistol for use on horseback with the stock removed. The lock plate has a magazine for Maynard tape primers and a bolster with cleanout screw. The buttcap has a sling ring and the stock and barrel band are fitted with sling swivels. The pistol stock and detachable stock are oil finished black walnut. The lock plate is dated "1855" behind the hammer and marked "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" in front of the tape-primer door. The primer door is marked with the eagle and shield motif. The left barrel flat is stamped with "V/P/Eaglehead" proof and inspection marks. The assembly number "15" is stamped on the buttcap. The stock is stamped with the assembly number "14". "U.S." is stamped on the top of the stock buttplate tang. A faint two-letter script Ordnance Department Oval final inspection mark is visible on the left stock flat. Arsenal bright finish with brass furniture. Manufactured in relatively small numbers the Model 1855 Pistol-Carbines were issued to the U.S. Cavalry and Dragoon regiments on the pre-Civil War frontier in conjunction with Colt revolvers. Nearly all of the 4,026 Model 1855 Pistol-Carbines appear to have been issued; examples typically show moderate to heavy service wear.

System Aydt Schuetzen Rifle
This rifle appears to be a Haenel System Aydt rifle custom built in one of the smaller German shops. It has elaborate hunting scenes on the sides of the action, "ORIGINAL SYSTEM-AYDT" in gold inlay on the top of the receiver, "SYST/AYDT" on the left side of the breechblock, crown "B" and "U" proofs on the right side of the action and breech, additional "S" stamp over the proofs on the breechblock, a blank panel and band of engraving on the breech section of the barrel, fine post front sight with winged and ramped base, quarter rib for sight mounting, the serial number and "37" on the bottom of the barrel and face of the action, additional bore measurements and proofs on the underside of the barrel, a peep sight with large eyepiece fitted in the integral base on the receiver, patch of checkering at the tail of the Schnabel forearm, and an extra large Tyrolean buttstock carved accents along the border of the checkering, a thumb rest, and a casehardened single hook buttplate. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/242/very-fine-game-scene-engraved-system-aydt-schuetzen-rifle#detail

Buchel Meister Schuetzen Rifle
The nitro proofed barrel is marked "W. EBLEN" and "STUTTGART." The rifle is equipped with a shrouded pin front sight mounted on a casehardened ramp base, the top barrel flat is matted, and there is a provision for a tang sight (not provided). The action has double set triggers and a checkered hard rubber spur insert embossed "DRGM BUCHEL". The top of the receiver behind the breechblock is marked "BUCHEL/ORIGINAL/MEISTER." The breechblock has a dot and line border, cross hatching on the top and "Crown/B/U" proofs on the right side. Additional engraved cross hatching is found on the receiver ring and breech block. The receiver has a near full coverage semi-relief oak leaf engraved pattern on a matte background which surrounds socializing schutzen scenes on the sides. The oak leaf pattern is extended to the trigger guard and buttplate. Sling swivels are attached to the underside of the barrel and buttstock. The barrel is blue and the remaining surfaces are casehardened. The nicely figured wood features checkering and high relief carved floral patterns with the additions of a carved dog head with glass eyes for a forearm tip and carved schutzen woodland scene on the left side of the buttstock. The engraving and wood carving display the skill sets of master artisans. The buttstock is fitted with a hooked buttplate.

Pistol grip assault rifle, y'all!

Heym Single Shot Martini Action Schuetzen Rifle
Established in 1865, this is a Frederick Heym rifle built after the turn of the century with a German nitro proofed Martini style action. Ramp front sight with removable semi-hooded pin and a windage and elevation adjustable peep sight mounted on the rear of the receiver. The top flat of the barrel widens near the breech to form a mounting rib, with "Fr. Wilh. Heym" on the upper right flat and "SUHL" on the upper left. Fancy checkered right handed Tyrolean style stock, with Schnabel tip, diamond patterns on the forearm, light scroll designs on the right side of the buttstock, sling swivels with woven leather sling, thumb rest, large cheekpiece and engraved buttstock with small Swiss hook.

Leo & Fahner Suhl Marked Schuetzen Rifle
It features a removable post front sight in a winged and ramped base, flanged rear section for fitting a rear sight, "LEO & FAHNER, SUHL" inscribed on the top of the barrel, two inlaid bands at the breech, "EW" and 112/28 along with some proofmarks on the bottom of the barrel, "crown/B" and "crown/U" proofmarks on the right side of the receiver at the breech, matching serial numbers on several components, an adjustable combination peep and notch sight in the integral base on the upper tang, floral scroll and geometric engraving and matching floral carving, double set triggers, and sling swivels on the bottom of the barrel and the Tyrolean style buttstock which has checkering, a thumb rest, and a single hook buttplate. The bottom of the forearm has a nickel shield inscribed "KRH" at an angle. The left side of the receiver has a woman with short hair in a fancy gown carrying a platter with an ornate trophy goblet, and the right side has a shooter in traditional attire armed with a Martini style Schuetzen rifle and holding a victor's laurel in his right hand with "I/P" stamped in the middle.

All these Schuetzen rifles are in 8.15x46R

Wilh. Fleischmann Marked Marrkolbe Schuetzen Rifle
Features: an empty front sight base, textured top flat with flared section for rear sight mounting, "WILH. FLEISCHMANN" on the upper right barrel flat, "NEUNDORF B./SUHL" on the upper left flat, eagle and "crown/B" proofmarks, smooth forearm, the serial number on the barrel and the hooked buttplate, floral and cherub scene engraving, "D.R.G.M." on top of the takedown style receiver, "SYSTEM-MARRKOLBE/D.R.G.M." on the left side of the breechblock, a replacement modern made peep sight, double set triggers, and a Tyrolean style buttstock with thumb rest and checkering.

Heavy Barrel Half Stock Percussion Target Rifle with Scope
This mid to late 19th century rifle has an imported Partridge marked lock with scrollwork and hunting scene patterns secured by a screw into the breech plate rather than one or two cross screws. The rifle has no other visible markings, but was likely manufactured in the Northeast or Upper Midwest based on its overall style. It is equipped with a 36 1/2 inch long scope with "turret style" elevation adjustment wheel at the upper tang, adjustable double set triggers, German silver fittings, a false muzzle, and smooth walnut half stock with small cap box and a cheekpiece with a hunter's star inlay. It was never cut for iron sights. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/340/heavy-barrel-half-stock-percussion-target-rifle#detail

Webley Fosbery Self-Cocking Revolver in Scarce .38 ACP with Holster Sold to British Indian Army Officer
Manufactured in limited quantities at the turn of the 20th century, the Webley-Fosbery uses a novel recoil driven operating system. The pistol is divided into two main components; an upper frame carrying the barrel, cylinder, and the hammer is mated to the lower grip frame and single action trigger and disconnector assembly on a spring loaded track. On discharge the recoil energy drives the entire upper frame back along the track recocking the hammer and advancing the cylinder. This example is chambered in scarce .38 ACP caliber. A total of 417 of these revolvers were originally manufactured in .38 ACP, but it is estimated that only 200 left the factory. The accompanying serial number research letter from Richard Milner Ltd. states that the revolver was sold by P. Webley & Son on September 19, 1903, to The Army & Navy Co-operative Stores Limited of London who sold the revolver to Major Campbell of the Indian Army on February 16, 1904. Major Campbell is General Sir Frederick Campbell (1860-1943). When he bought the revolver in early 1904, he was serving as the commanding officer for the 40th Pathans (1899-1906), an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. While with the 40th Pathans, he participated in the Younghusband Expedition to Tibet (December 1903-September 1904). This expedition was a British invasion for the purpose of resolving a border dispute between Tibet and Sikkim and originated out of fears of a perceived Russian threat to British interests in India. The march to Lhase in August 1904 (which Campbell took part in) caused the Dalai Lama to flee to safety, ironically to China. Other career highlights include: second in command during the Malakand campaign in 1897 and during operations in Mamund country from 1897-98, and commanding officer of the Guides Infantry, Buner, North West Frontier in 1898 and 1 Peshawar Division from 1915-1919. He retired in 1920. The frame has "WEBLEY FOSBERY" and the W&S winged bullet logo followed by "38 AUTOMATIC" on the left side and an overstruck serial number on the right side ("7336" over "1126" believed to be a factory error; factory letter has serial number "1126"). The barrel is marked "ARMY & NAVY CSL." The leather flap holster is unmarked.

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This was mine a few weeks ago. (Here's proof, check the serial and the post in the sticky.)

That auction house royally fucked me. Last .38 model sold for $34K and it was half as good as mine.

Mine was near perfect, un-fired and had fucking documents about the owner and copies form the Webley and Scott archives about it. They said it would potentially sell for ~16K in the listing and talked down about its condition. It ended up selling for just over $20 early this month, half of what I was expecting.

>>103874
Wow! But $40,000 for a Zardoz pistol?

Short Barreled Webley Fosbery Model 1902 Automatic Revolver
Estimated Price: $11,000 - $17,000 https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/616/webley-fosbery-1902-automatic-revolver-rare-four-inch-barrel#detail
Produced in limited quantities at the turn of the 20th century, the Webley-Fosbery uses a novel recoil driven operating system. The pistol is divided into two main components; an upper frame carrying the barrel, cylinder, and the hammer is mated to the lower grip frame and single action trigger and disconnector assembly on a spring loaded track. On discharge the recoil energy drives the entire upper frame back along the track recocking the hammer and advancing the cylinder. While this mechanism combines many of the positive features of both a revolver and an automatic pistol, it did not catch on, and the revolver was supplanted by the automatic as the primary sidearm of the military, police and civilians. As discussed in an appraisal form from noted author and arms authority Charles Kenyon, Jr. (copy included), only about 5,000 were manufactured, the majority were in the more common seven inch barrel configuration, and very few made it to the United States. Blade front and notch rear sights, with "WEBLEY FOSBERY AUTOMATIC" on the left side of the top strap and "455 CORDITE ONLY." next to the "winged bullet" trademark on the left side plate of the lower frame. The top strap is marked "ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.", the merchant mark of the Army & Navy Co-Operative Society; originally formed to get participating military members low prices on goods, the Co-Operative Society grew into a sizeable department store chain, including a firearms department. The sales records are retained by the Archive Services department of the University of Glasgow, which might provide insight into the original owner. The hammer is checkered on three sides, with Birmingham proofs on multiple components, a safety switch on the left side of the lower frame, a pair of checkered grips and a lanyard swivel on the butt.

Cased Webley & Scott Webley-Fosbery Model 1902 "Semi-Automatic" Revolver
Estimated Price: $6,500 - $11,000 https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/618/webley-fosbery-model-1902-semi-automatic-revolver#detail
Produced in limited quantities at the turn of the century, the Webley-Fosbery uses a novel recoil driven operating system. The pistol is divided into two primary components, an upper frame carrying the barrel, cylinder and the hammer mated to the lower grip frame and single action trigger and disconnector assembly on a spring loaded track. On discharge the recoil energy drives the entire upper frame back along the track recocking the hammer and advancing the cylinder. While this mechanism combines many of the positive features of both a revolver and an automatic pistol, it did not catch on, and the revolver was supplanted by the automatic as the primary sidearm of the military, police and civilians. It has blade front and notch rear sights, the one line Birmingham address on the barrel rib, "WEBLEY FOSBERY" on the left side of the top strap and "455 CORDITE" next to the "winged bullet" trademark on the left side plate of the lower frame. While Wilkinson had stopped producing firearms, they continued to sell, with Webley revolvers being popular items. While no research has been done, the Wilkinson archives may still contain information on the original purchaser. The hammer is checkered on three sides, the cylinder is numbered to the gun, Birmingham proofs on multiple components, a safety switch on the left side of the lower frame, a pair of checkered grips and a lanyard swivel on the butt. The faux leather bound partitioned case is lined in green felt and contains a cartridge block holing 50 cartridges, bore rod with attachments, screwdriver, James Dixon & Sons oiler and an unmarked oiler.

Unique Early Ludwig Loewe & Co. Model 1893 Borchardt "Prototype" Serial Number 12 Rig Complete with Board Shoulder Stock, Three Magazines, Sling and Oiler
Estimated Price: $35,000 - $55,000 https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/630/rare-ludwig-loewe-prototype-borchardt-model-1893-pistol-set#detail
This is a beautiful example of an early "two-digit" serial number (12) Ludwig Loewe & Co. Prototype Model 1893 Borchardt pistol set. This set includes the combination walnut shoulder stock with black leather holster, three magazines (two cartridge and one dummy magazine), the leather sling, silver plated oiler with leather case and a brass cleaning rod with wooden handle. The pistol and all the accessories are all stored in a beautiful custom oak display case that has a highly figured lid that features a large brass escutcheon plate on top that is engraved with the three intertwined initials of "L.L.C." which probably stands for "Ludwig Loewe & Co." There is also a small brass escutcheon plate inside the case with the same exact style of engraved initials. This specific pistol (serial number 12) is the lowest Borchardt pistol we have ever offered for sale and is the lowest serial numbered Borchardt pistol we have ever seen offered for sale! It is totally void of any factory markings and is only serial numbered on the underside of the frame grip, the rear frame lug, the back sides of each grip panel and on the underside of the barrel. There are also no chamber or receiver marking, nor does it have the German patent applied number on the side of the frame, and all three magazines are unnumbered. The barrel and breech block also do not carry any standard German acceptance or firing proofs. It is fitted with a set of checkered walnut grips that are both stamped with a large serial number "12" on the back sides with the right side also carved with and intertwined "LWS." Truly a very interesting and certainly early prototype Borchardt Model 1893 pistol.

Rare Serial Number "1" Norwegian Vaapenfabrikk Model 1912 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Estimated Price: $7,500 - $15,000 https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/677/1914-serial-number-1-norwegian-vaapenfabrikk#detail
This is an unbelievable find for the advanced semi-automatic pistol collector. This is an extremely rare example of a Norwegian Model 1912 serial number "1" semi-automatic pistol. These were a licensed copy of the Colt M1911 pistol, only they were manufactured at the Norwegian Vaapenfabrikk arsenal/factory in Kongsberg, Norway. They were originally designated as the Colt Automatic Pistol M/1912; however, this was later changed to M/1914. These were the standard Norwegian service pistols issued during WWI and then again in WWII and later by the Nazis after the invasion of Norway in 1940. These early models are rarely found as they saw considerable use and very few were ever rebuilt. This rare pistol is correctly stamped with serial number "1" on all the various parts except the barrel which is a WWII High Standard replacement barrel. The left side of the slide is stamped with only "1917/A". The right side of the slide is marked with a Crown/D and Crown/K proof mark over "No.1". The full serial number "1" is stamped on the left side of the frame, the trigger, slide release, thumb safety, ejector, hammer, grip safety, mainspring housing, of course the slide as noted the inside of the barrel channel just in front of the locking lugs, the right side of the magazine release, the barrel bushing, recoil spring housing and recoil spring plug, and the face of the firing pin stop. As noted, it is fitted with a replacement WWII High Standard replacement barrel that is stamped "HS" and "P" respectively on the side of the barrel lugs. It is fitted with a set of standard checkered walnut grips. This pistol is complete with a replacement M1911A1 all blued magazine with a capital "A" stamped on the lip.

Norwegian Model 1914 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500 https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/3497/norwegian-1914-pistol-1926-manufacture#detail
Produced under license from Colt, with a few minor alterations. Fixed sights, with the left side of the slide marked "11.25m/m AUT. PISTOL M/1914 =<>= No 10447" beneath a pair of "crown/letter" proofs, the reverse dated "1926" and matching full and partial numbers on many parts. Fitted with a pair of checkered grips and an unnumbered two-tone lanyard base magazine.

>>103875
As I said, last .38 sold for $34K

Mine was in better condition and had every source of documents and records you could ask for.

Sure, maybe 40K was asking a bit much. But 20K?!

There's already people talking about the sale of it in the collectors community and offers are being made to the buyer of mine. Super fucking pissed.

>>103889
Bummer! Sounds like stories of auctioning classic cars where similar cars will get widely different bids. Perhaps the problem was with poor advertising and support, but it seems to mostly boil down to the luck of having interested buyers bidding strongly on the auctions one time but not others.

Signed Showa-Era Shin Gunto Sword with Scarce Canvas Field Cover and Iwo Jima Attribution
Measuring 36 1/2 inches overall, with a 26 inch blade showing a tight wavy hamon fitted into a copper habaki. The furniture is of the World War II standard "shin gunto" pattern, with the addition of a two piece canvas cover, one piece covering the black lacquered saya up to the throat with a cutout for the suspension band, and the other covering the hilt and enveloping the tsuba. The lower cover has been hand signed with an untranslated marking, which has been partially marked over, and "19 - IWO JIMA - 45" above. The tang has a single mekugi-ana and a 6-figure signature attributed by the consignor to the Showa-era smith "Kanetada". No documentation on the history of the sword is available at time of description https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/705/signed-shin-gunto-sword-iwo-jima-attributed-wcanvas-cover#detail

Historic Arms Bren Mark IISA Semi-Automatic Rifle with Thirteen Extra Magazines, Three Extra Barrels, Cases and Parts
Estimated Price: $8,500 - $12,000
Manufactured in the U.S.A. using a combination of new-made components and military-surplus hardware (in particular a deactivated Canadian proofed Inglis receiver), this is a semi-automatic closed-bolt reproduction of the Commonwealth-standard BREN light machine gun chambered for the .308 NATO cartridge. Blade front and folding peep rear sight, a ported flash hider, 308/7.62mm markings on the barrel and gas port, and the Historic Arms and "INGLIS/1943" markings on the right side of the receiver. During the rebuild process the "A" selector position was physically blocked, with only the "S" and "R" positions useable. Fitted with a folding steel bipod, smooth pistol grip and buttstock, and a steel buttplate with a flip-out shoulder rest. Also included with the lot is a British, wooden Bren gun storage box/hardcase, metal/canvas brass catcher, assorted tools and small parts, a large, black, nylon rifle soft case, mixed canvas/leather load bearing gear (includes Czech and Cold War-Era Commonwealth gear), 13 extra magazines and 3 extra barrels (marked "303", "8mm Rim" and "54 R"). https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/2456/historic-armsinglis-bren-mk2sa-semi-auto-rifle-waccessories#detail

$12,000 for a semi-auto Bren Gun clone?

Ohio Ordnance Works Model 1918A3 BAR Semi-Automatic Rifle with Eleven Extra Magazines and Other Accessories
Estimated Price: $4,000 - $5,500
Introduced in 1996, the Ohio Ordnance 1918A3 uses a combination of a new-made receiver and GI-surplus components to make a semi-automatic closed bolt copy of the signature Browning Automatic Rifle. Hooded blade front and folding ladder rear sights, a hand adjustable gas port, "NE-T/(bomb)/11-43" barrel, 2-position safety and left-side cocking knob. The top of the receiver bears the model and caliber markings, with the "CHARDON. OHIO" address over the four-digit serial number. Smooth hardwood forearm and black composite/fiberglass buttstock with a steel buttplate with flip-up shoulder rest. Accessories include a 1942 dated magazine belt, eleven spare magazines, small tools, bipod, carry handle, a large green nylon load-bearing rifle bag, 1960s vintage manual and a modern soft case. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/2457/ohio-ordnance-1918a3-bar-semi-auto-rifle#detail

U.S. Ordnance Company Model 1919 Semi-Automatic "Browning Machine Gun" with Field Mount and Tools
Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,750
Manufactured using a semi-automatic-only side plate produced in Sparks, Nevada by U.S. Ordnance. Blade front and folding adjustable rear sights, with the maker's nomenclature on the right side plate, a swiveling carry handle at the rear of the dust cover, and a pair of spade grips with a thumb-trigger. Included with the gun is an Evans brand M2 field mount, a headspace gauge, small wrench, and a copy of a manual on assembling semi-auto Browning copies.

Full-auto .22 Tommy Gun?
Rare Auto-Ordnance Model 1928 A22 Class III/NFA Fully Automatic 22 LR Submachine Gun
Estimated Price: $11,000 - $16,000
This is an example of a late production Auto-Ordnance Model 1928 A22 Thompson Submachine gun in rare "22 LR". Yep that is right, this little beauty is chambered in the ever popular and easy to obtain 22 LR. Now tell me this wouldn't be a blast to take down to the local range and run off about 500-1000 rounds of 22 LR? At a cost of how much? Maybe $80-100 bucks. Wow that’s cheap, fun shooting! In 1975, the Auto-Ordnance Corp. of West Hurley, New York, again began producing a newly manufactured Model 1928 SMG. They eventually produced a very limited number of that model chambered in 22 LR in the early 1980s. These new production weapons still retained many of the earlier original style parts such as the finned barrel, adjustable peep rear sight, Thompson-Cutts style compensator on the barrel with a vertical fore grip, and a detachable buttstock. The left side of the receiver is marked "U.S. MODEL 1928 A22/ No. 130TF." Farther back it is marked "THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/CALIBER .22LR". The right side is marked with the standard five patent lines just like the original versions followed by "AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION/WEST HURLEY, NEW YORK, U.S.A." This neat little SMG has a walnut stock, vertical fore grip and pistol grip. The gun has an all aluminum receiver, trigger group and barrel (which has a steel liner in the bore) so that its very light in weight, with a black anodized finish overall. It is complete with the original matching shipping box from the company, three 30 round stick magazine, the original warranty card, and advertisement papers. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/2468/rare-auto-ordnance-model-1928-a22-class-iiinfa-fully-auto#detail

Compare with this Auto-Ordnance Model 1928 Fully Automatic Class III/NFA Submachine Gun with One 50-Round Drum and Stick Magazine
Estimated Price: $13,000 - $19,000
This is an excellent example of a Model 1928 Thompson Submachine gun as manufactured by the Auto-Ordnance Corporation of West Hurley, New York. In 1975 the Auto-Ordnance corp again began producing a newly manufactured Model 1928 SMG. These SMGs can be easily identified by the use of an "A" suffix on the serial number of the weapons. All these new production weapons still retained many of the earlier original style parts such as the finned barrel, Thompson-Cutts style compensator on the barrel, vertical fore grip, detachable buttstock and adjustable ladder rear sight. The left side of the receiver is marked "U.S. MODEL 1928/No.2330A" followed by "THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/CALIBER .45M1". The right side is marked "AUTO-ORDNANCE CORPORATION/WEST HURLEY, NEW YORK, U.S.A.". This desirable weapon has an all walnut stock, vertical fore grip and pistol grip with the later brush blued finish. It is complete with one 50 round drum magazines and one 20 round stick magazine. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/2464/auto-ordnance-corp-thompson-1928#detail

Post-War Class III/NFA Fully Automatic Auto-Ordnance Thompson M1A1 Submachine Gun
Estimated Price: $9,500 - $14,000
This is an example of an M1A1 SMG that was produced in the 1970s by the Auto-Ordnance Corp. in West Hurley, NY. This example is a direct copy of the original WWII version with all the wartime features such as a stamped "L" type fixed rear sight with sight protectors, horizontal walnut forearm, fixed buttstock and side-mounted cocking handle. It has no cooling fins on the barrel and no compensator. Additionally, the entire bolt mechanism was redesigned for faster production that includes a one-piece bolt with a simple firing pin mechanism. The receiver is marked: "THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/CALIBER 45 M1/NO. M481A", and the right side is marked: "AUTO ORDNANCE CORPORATION/WEST HURLEY NEW YORK U.S.A." The lower trigger housing is marked: "AUTO/SINGLE" and "FIRE/SAFE". This wonderful SMG comes with its original matching serial number shipping box, the shipping document, advertisement paper, and one 20-round magazine. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/2469/excellent-post-war-class-iiinfa-fully-automatic-auto-ordnance#detail

Springfield Armory Inc. NFA/Class III Fully-Automatic M1A Rifle
Estimated Price: $9,500 - $16,000
This is an excellent example of a fully automatic M1A rifle produced by Springfield Armory Inc. in Geneseo, IL. This example is a commercial version of the U.S. Government M14 rifle as used during Vietnam. It is currently fitted with a unmarked standard weight commercial M1A barrel. Currently it is fitted with a full set of all Springfield Armory commercial parts. The bolt is marked "7790185/SA RRR". The operating rod is marked 7267024/SA and the trigger housing is marked "7267030-G". It has a standard front and rear sight set with a GI surplus hardwood beech type stock. The left side has a faint DOD cartouche with a circled "P" proof in the pistol grip area. This rifle has the standard receiver markings of "U.S. Rifle/7.62MM-M1A/Springfield Armory/0027661". It is complete with a GI style web sling and one 20 round magazine. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/2465/springfield-armory-u-s-m1a#detail

Heckler & Koch HK 53A3 Class III/NFA “SALES SAMPLE” Submachine Gun with Four Drum Magazines
Estimated Price: $11,000 - $16,000
Designed as a short carbine variant of the HK 33 rifle similar in proportions to the MP5 but with a longer forearm, flash hider, and magazine well resulting in an overall longer weapon. Hooded post front and four position drum rear sights, and standard marker, import, and caliber marks on the right side of the magazine well. The selector switch is marked "S/E/F". Vented handguard and contoured grip with a retractable steel buttstock. The carbine includes four boxed Beta Advantage C-Mags with carry pouches, loading tools, and lubricant. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/2466/desirable-heckler-koch-hk-53a3-class-iiinfa-%E2%80%9Csales-sample%E2%80%9D#detail

Iver Johnson Fully Automatic Class III/NFA Super Enforcer Machine Pistol
Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500 SOLD FOR $11,500
This is a late production model of the original Universal Firearms company Enforcer. Manufactured by the Iver Johnson Company after they bought Universal Firearms. This example is a fully automatic machine pistol and was termed the "Super Enforcer". Patterned after the WWII M1 Carbine shortened pistol version. It has the usual selector switch mounted on the side like the WWII M2 carbines. Features a blade front and fully adjustable carbine type rear sight. Includes 3 fifteen-round magazines. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/70/2496/scarce-iver-johnson-fully-automatic-class-iiinfa-super-enforcer#detail

Sterling M4 L2A3 Fully Automatic Submachine Gun with Bayonet, Class III/NFA “SALES SAMPLE”
Estimated Price: $6,500 - $9,500
Originally developed in the last years of World War II, the Sterling SMG replaced the STEN gun from the 1950s into the 1990s. Blade front and two-leaf peep rear sights, full length ventilated handguard, Sterling model nomenclature on the magazine well, and "STERLING ARMAMENT, ENGLAND/LAW ENFORCEMENT, ATHENS GA" on the right side of the trigger housing. The trigger group is equipped with an "A R S" (full-auto, semi-auto, safe) selector, with proper helical ribbing and double recoil springs, a checkered quick release grip, and an underfolding metal stock. Includes a properly shortened knife bayonet, 12 inches overall with an 8 inch clip point blade etched "STERLING", "BSA/C" marked pommel, and a black enamel finished sheath.

Sold for $11,500.
Chance it was bought to turn into a Stormtrooper blaster?

English Mark III Sten Class III/NFA "Sales Sample" Submachine Gun
Estimated Price: $4,000 - $8,000
Fixed blade and peep sights, the former resting on the rib formed by the top welding, with "STEN M.C. MKIII" and "LB/B0450" on the magazine well. Properly equipped with a tube steel buttstock.

World War II Japanese Type 11 Nagoya Arsenal Light Machine Gun Captured on Kwajalein Feb 1944
Estimated Price: $8,500 - $13,000
This is a very scarce and certainly unique early Japanese Type 11 light machine gun as adopted in 1922. This weapon was actually a modified French Hotchkiss design that fired the standard 6.5 Japanese rifle round. One of the interesting aspects of this MG is that it is feed by a hopper mechanism located on the left side of the action that was designed to use the standard 5-round rifle stripper clips with a special reduced charged cartridge. The clips were laid flat in the hopper so that they feed the cartridges into the side of the mechanism. It can be easily distinguished by the very unique radically curved buttstock that provided an easy way to carry or hold the gun. These are all fitted with a finned barrel with no flash hider and a long folding bipod. The top of the gun shows a long section of Kanji markings with the serial number "28678" on the end. The right side is marked with the Nagoya Arsenal symbol followed by the Showa date of 14.12 (Dec 1939). This specific weapon has a documented history in that on the right side of the buttstock is a GI type dog tag that has been stamped with "Captured By/7th Cav RCN Troop/BEGEJ IS Kwajalein/Marshall Islands/5 February 1944." Begej is one of the islands in Kwajalein Atoll and the actual battle took place from approximately 31 Jan- 3 Feb 1944. The dog-tag is held on by two old wood screws and they appear to be original to both the tag and the buttstock. The cartridge feed hopper has been severely damaged on the side and it appears that at one time another barrel was tack-welded to the front edge of the receiver, which was removed with this barrel installed.

Japanese Type 99 Light Machine Gun
Estimated Price: $6,500 - $11,000
This is a good example of a desirable and late WWII Japanese Type 99 LMG. This model was developed in 1939 as a replacement for the Type 96 LMG and fired the new, heavier 7.7mm Japanese cartridge. These were a very successful light machine guns that and are used throughout the war by the Japanese forces in occupied territories. They are very similar to the earlier Type 96 in configuration and function, but they have a forward mounted folding bipod, a new finned quick change barrel with a top mounted carrying handle and a fully adjustable mono-pod attached to the underside of the buttstock. These were very well made machine guns that featured all machined parts and hardwood buttstocks and pistol grips. The right side of the receiver has the four intertwined cannon balls of the Kokura Arsenal next to the arsenal inspectors mark and several Kana markings/the series mark/serial number over the showa date of 19.10 (Sept 1944). The top front edge of the ejection port is marked "75 DWS 84010, and it has been fitted with a brass magazine adapter ( we have not been able to identify what magazine fits the adapter).

Here's a Japanese WW2 Type 99 7.7x58mm MG with a 7.62x39mm conversion barrel and magazine adapter.

World War II Nazi MG-34 Fully Automatic Class III/NFA C&R Light Machine Gun
Estimated Price: $11,000 - $16,000
This is an example of a early WWII German MG-34 light machine gun as used by all German forces throughout WWII. These were developed in 1934/35 by the Rheinmetall company and were considered as an excellent and very reliable machine gun, however, they proved to be too costly and time consuming to produce. They were eventually replaced with the later stamped and machined MG-42s. These weapons featured all machined parts that were in many cases hand fitted with exacting tolerances. The top of the barrel jacket is marked "ar-41/3264d", indicating manufacture by the Mauser factory in Borgiswalde outside Berlin. It is fitted with the original folding bipod, front sight and tangent rear marked 2-20 (200-2,000 meters) and is fitted with the red bakelite buttstock. This example is very scarce in that it has mostly matching numbered parts to include the receiver, barrel jacket, top cover and the rear collar on the end of the receiver. The buttstock is from another weapon, which probably indicates it was a veteran bring back as the buttstock was removed so it could be fitted into something smaller and the remaining internal parts appear to have mixed serial numbers. At some point in time the front upper edge of the trigger has been welded into the trigger housing so you can't pull the bolt to the rear of the weapon, making it non-operative at this point. This lot does not include any other parts or accessories, however there are many other replacement parts available on the secondary market.

"Type I Krummlauf" Style Angle Firing Device with Grenade Launcher
Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
One of the great oddities of the Third Reich arsenal, the "krummlauf" device was a cause of a great deal of confusion on the part of the Allies when examples were captured. As a mechanical concept, curving a barrel to change the path of a bullet seems readily dismissible, but the Germans built a device to do exactly that. The first examples were built for test-firing high-powered anti-aircraft weapons, allowing safe test shots at elevated angles, and were later adapted for field use. A krummlauf-equipped assault rifle or machine gun could be used by infantry to fire over barricades or around corners without exposure or mounted in compact ball turrets on tanks and vehicles as a point defense weapon against sappers and enemy infantry. In addition to being equipped with the distinctive prismatic sight that allowed the operator to see what he was aiming at, this model is equipped with a later adjustable gas bleed device, a modified rifle grenade launching tube, and a wooden handgrip. The mount is faintly marked, and "+/5" is stamped on the launcher.

Dirty campers!

Seen these before, but never a grenade launcher version.
Easier on the barrel since you shoot blanks to launch the grenades.

Type I Krummlauf Style Angle Firing Device with Grenade Launcher and Inert Solid Receiver StG44 Style Display Piece
Estimated Price: $3,500 - $6,000
This is a reproduction of one of the great oddities of the Third Reich arsenal, the "krummlauf" device was a cause of a great deal of confusion on the part of the Allies when examples were captured. As a mechanical concept, curving a barrel to change the path of a bullet seems more like something plagiarized from the Bugs Bunny playbook, but the Germans actually did it. The first examples were built for test-firing high-powered anti-aircraft weapons, allowing test shots at elevated angles, and were later adapted for field use. A krummlauf-equipped assault rifle or machine gun could be used by infantry to fire over barricades or around corners without exposure, or mounted in compact ball turrets on tanks and vehicles as a point defense weapon against sappers and enemy infantry. In addition to being equipped with the distinctive prismatic sight that allowed the operator to see what he was aiming at, this model is equipped with a later adjustable gas bleed device, a modified rifle grenade launching tube, and a wooden handgrip. Also included with the device is an inert StG 44 (some original components assembled around an inert alloy receiver), one "qlv" marked MP44 magazine, and a loose gas piston and bolt.

DWM Model 1900 Swiss Contract Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Interesting Holster/Ammunition Carrier and Three Boxes of 1930s Vintage Swiss Ammunition
Estimated Price: $5,500 - $7,500
Fixed sights, with the "Swiss cross in sunburst" on top of the chamber, "DWM" monogram on the front toggle link, and matching external serial numbers on the side plate and rear toggle link. A small "Swiss Cross" proof is present on the barrel and extension, with a "+/V" proof on the extension and a bright lower safety position. Fitted with straw and niter blue finished components, dished toggles with toggle lock, a flat/recessed breech bolt, no stock lug, grip safety, serrated safety lever, wide trigger, and a "pencil" barrel. Grips are checkered, with a nickel magazine and unmarked wood base with nickel disks. The included brown leather holster is fitted with a shoulder strap and no belt loops, in contrast to more common Swiss holsters with a thick belt loop and a shoulder strap for extra support, with one compartment for the pistol and another sized to hold three boxes of ammunition, with a cloth pull-cord to assist in withdrawing the boxes from the compartment. All three included boxes are black paper construction with white "Schweiz. Eidgenossenschaft - Confederation Suisse" labels indicating 24 rounds per box, with dates of "17.11.1931", "(illeg)3.1933" and "(illeg)2.1935." on the labels.

Documented 1945 Krieghoff Marked Luger Pistol with Holster Featured in Jan Sill's "Third Reich Lugers"
Estimated Price: $10,000 - $15,000
Part of a very limited number (approximately 125 were produced) of Krieghoff Lugers produced for the Luftwaffe in 1945, with this particular Luger being featured on page 282 of Still's "Third Reich Lugers". Fixed sights, "1945" on the chamber and the Krieghoff logo (Die type C-3) on the front toggle link. Luftwaffe Waffenamt "eagle/2" stamps are present on multiple components, with matching full numbers on the frame and barrel extension, and matching partial numbers on the side plate, toggle links and breechblock. The small parts are straw finished, with fire blued pins and magazine catch, with a pair of black checkered grips and a blued extruded magazine with unmarked black plastic base. Included with the pistol is a brown leather flap holster with a Luftwaffe "eagle/2" stamp on the interior.

World War II British No. 4 MKI (T) Enfield Sniper Rifle with Matching Scope, Mount and Wooden Carrying Case
Estimated Price: $5,500 - $7,500
This is an excellent example of a late WWII production British Enfield No. 4 MK 1 (T) sniper rifle that is complete with the matching scope, mount, metal scope and wooden storage/carrying case. These rifles were the standard British sniper rifles developed in the late 1930s and used until the early 1960s. The left side of the rifle receiver is correctly marked "no. 4 MK I (T)", and the left side of the butt socket is marked "M47C/ENGLAND/1944/E3442/TR". The rifle is fitted with the correct and matching No 32 MKIII scope that is marked on top of the tube "TEL.STG.No 32 MKII/O.S. 2039 A/A.K&S No17285/1944/broad arrow", with the rings numbered 12 on the rear set with 13 and 15 on the front set. The mounting bracket is stamped with the matching serial number (E34422), and the scope number is correctly stamped on top of the pistol grip in front of the cheekpiece. The rifle is complete with the matching No. 8 Mark I metal scope can numbered to match the rifle and scope. The rifle has the standard blade front sight and tangent military rear sight. It is fitted with the correct wartime smooth semi-pistol grip stock with the standard proofmarks and matching serial numbers and correctly stamped "S51" directly behind the pistol grip area with the steel buttplate with butt trap compartment. It is also fitted with the correct screw-on cheek piece. The rifle is complete with an original leather sling and correct leather scope covers. The rig is complete with the correct wartime green wooden storage/shipping container.

Vietnam War Trophy World War II 98K Bolt Action Rifle Outfitted with a Field-Modified "Trench" Magazine and Special Forces Capture papers from Vietnam with Documentation
Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Finding a German infantry rifle with capture papers is interesting but not really strange or unusual. Having those papers filled out at Bien Hoa Army Base in December of 1969 is a horse of a different color. Made out to a Staff Sergeant Jack L. Gibson of Company A, 5th Special Forces Group, the export license identifies this "rifle, German" by serial number as OK to ship to Fairbury, Nebraska. The 5th Special Forces Group (aka 5th SFG(A)) traces its lineage to the 1st Special Service Force of WWII fame and was present for virtually the duration of the Vietnam War, being among the first Special Forces units sent in to act as advisors to the South Vietnam military in 1961 and some of the last forces out when the government collapsed in 1975. As North Vietnamese weapons go, this one is particularly interesting, a J.P. Sauer produced Mauser 98 bolt action rifle that bears a number of Chinese markings on the receiver and buttstock in addition to the standard German markings and that has been altered by an unknown party to use a repurposed "BSW 1939" marked MG13 25-round magazine as a fixed "trench mag". The exact circumstances are unknown, but the Nationalist Chinese government did import and use German-made 98k rifles and MG13 machine guns during the Chinese Civil War and the Second Sino-Japanese war, and some adventuresome Chinese or Vietnamese gunsmith might have brought the two together. Along with the capture papers, the rifle also includes scans of books and articles connected with the original WWI-vintage "trench" magazines, as well as a similar rifle noted as a Soviet capture given to the Vietnamese.

Where'd you get this, Charlie?

Bergmann Model 1897 Semi Automatic Pistol with Combination Leather Holster/Shoulder Stock
Estimated Price: $18,000 - $22,500
This is an example of an late production Bergman Model 1897 Number 5 semi-automatic pistol with the rare combination leather holster/shoulder stock. These Number 5 pistols were very unique and very complex in that they incorporated a locked breech firing mechanism and a separate detachable box magazine. The Bergman series of semi-automatic pistol were probably one of the more innovative semi-automatics pistols that were designed in the late 1890s with this Model 1897 Number 5 being one of his best designs. As noted, this model is fairly unique in that it has an outer barrel casing with an internal sliding barrel that is directly in line the breechblock. When fired, the internal barrel recoils rearward about 6 mm to unlock the breech which starts the extraction/ejection sequence of the pistol. These pistols were chambered for a 7.65mm Bergmann cartridge, similar to the 7.63 mm Mauser round but not interchangeable. As noted, it has a detachable box magazine which is fairly unique at this time as most pistols of the era had an internal magazine. It also incorporated a bolt hold-open latch (both patented features) and had a gas port on the left side of the receiver to avoid any over pressure in the event there was a ruptured cartridge. Many of these features were later incorporated into the Bergman-Simplex model. As noted, this uses a detachable combination leather holster/shoulder stock, similar to the 1896 Mauser pistols. However, the stock was actually comprised of a lightweight metal frame with a leather outer cover and a small pouch on the front. Originally intended to be sold as a commercial/military model, this pistol was never actually adopted by any country, and only a few hundred were ever manufactured. The top of the breech bolt is marked with "PISTOLET BERGMANN/PATENT BREVETE S.G.D.G." The left side of the receiver has a "Double Crown/U" proof. The lower right side of the frame is numbered "260," the front of the holster/stock is numbered "093," and it has the refinished "matching" box magazine that is correctly numbered "260". The barrel casing is fitted with a fixed blade front sight, and the rear is fitted with a unique upside-down "U" shaped rear sight that is adjustable for elevation. The left side of the sight is marked: "1-1000 METERS". It is fitted with a set of brown hard rubber, checkered grips with a single large letter "B" at the top of each panel. It has an all blued finish with the trigger, under lever, hammer and the two safety levers on the left side having a straw colored finish. Theodore Bergman was a pioneer in developing semi-automatic pistols in Europe in the late 1890s and early 1900s right along side with the Mauser, Borchardt, Luger and Walther factories during their early developmental years. These early commercial pistols are very difficult to find as so few were produced with even fewer surviving WWII.

Undocumented World War II "Heinrich Himmler" Presentation J.P. Sauer Model 38H Semi-Automatic Pistol
Estimated Price: $35,000 - $65,000
This is an very rare example of a Model 38H J. P. Sauer & Sohn "Heinrich Himmler" shooting prize presentation pistol. Identical pistols are listed and photographed on pages 353-356 in the reference book "J. P Sauer & Sohn; A Historical Study of Sauer Automatic Pistols" by Jim Cate and Nico Van Gijn. These specific pistols are noted as being Heinrich Himmler sniper shooting prize pistols. This specific pistol falls directly into the noted range of the "H. Himmler" SS presentation pistols, however, it is not listed, so its fresh to the collector market. The consignor noted that he received this pistol from his grandfather who was the Chief of Police in Decatur, Ill., in 1950s-60s, and confiscated it from a "drifter". There were only 5 known documented Heinrich Himmler shooting prize Sauer 38H pistols that were captured at the end of WWII. The pistols were given to SS members as shooting awards based on their exceptional shooting ability during the war. One of these pistols was even captured at Hitler's Berchtesgaden home, before it could be presented. This Model 38 has the factory high-polish blue finish with the hand engraved presentation; "Dem Scarfschutzen-" followed a facsimile signature of "H. Himmler". The literal translation is "The Sniper". The right side of the slide also has the factory engraved two line "J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl/ Cal. 7.65" factory legend which is exactly on the opposite side of standard production pistols. The pistol has checkered, black plastic grips with the encircled Sauer monogram on the left grip. The frame is serial numbered (475401) on the left side below the slide serrations. It has the Nazi "Eagle/N" proofmarks on the right rear side of the frame and slide and on the very front edge of the barrel. It comes complete with one original magazine that has a dull blued finish and is marked on the rear edge of the floorplate "CAL,.7.65".

Handy little pocket pistol to have to kill yourself with.

Himmler instead used a hidden cyanide pill when captured by the Brits.

The body of Heinrich Himmler lying on the floor of British 2nd Army HQ after his suicide on 23 May 1945.

World War II Gustloff Werke "bcd/4" Model 98 Long Rail bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope
Estimated Price: $14,000 - $22,500
Manufactured late in the war in Suhl, this Gustloff Model 98 Rifle is outfitted in the "long rail sniper" configuration, with the 3 1/2 inch long mounting rail secured to the receiver side wall with two guide pins and three screws, the latter also fitted with a set of smaller lock screws; mechanically this mounting system was very similar to the American-fielded M1C Sniper, though the use of an extended mount arrangement to bring the scope directly over the bore simplified armorer installation and end-user adjustment of the optics. The rifle is fitted with a hooded blade front sight and a tangent rear sight, with the receiver ring marked "eagle/swastika/bcd/4" and the rear area of the barrel marked "ceej" and "eagle/37". Mounted on the rail is a "bek" code Dialytan 4x scope numbered "77721", with a ring and mount set numbered "3130w". Both the mount and base bear "eagle/359" proofs. The bolt components are numbered to match the receiver, with "ghn" on the cocking piece, additional matching numbers are present on the rear sight components, milled front barrel band, stamped mid band, and floorplate, an "lxr" follower and a stamped "byf" trigger guard assembly. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock, bearing the Heer "eagle/H" stamp on the right side of the buttstock, a faint "eagle" proof on the underside, and a cupped steel buttplate. High quality examples of late war German sniper rifles are very rare on the market, as many snipers made a point to destroy or discard their equipment prior to capture for fear of reprisals, rifles captured by the Soviets tended to be roughly treated prior to long term storage, often with the original markings struck off to "de-Nazify" the weapon and parts mixed and matched to make functional rifles, and rifles captured by Americans often suffered from "duffle cuts" to make them fit in their luggage, sporterization, parts mixing, and other issues.

Early Nazi Proofed Fabrique Nationale Model 1935 Hi-Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Tangent Sight and Slotted Back Strap
Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,500
This is a scarce early prewar FN model 1935 HP pistol manufactured under Nazi occupation in Belgium circa 1940. This is considered as a subvariation I with the noted serial number range between 50000-53000. The serial number of this pistol, 51283, is stamped on the right side of the barrel chamber, slide and frame with all three matching. It has the standard commercial FN proofs and markings and is stamped with single WaA 613 Waffenamt proof on the chamber area of he barrel and lower left side of the frame. This example has a fixed front sight with the early tangent rear sight graduated from 50- 500 meters with the slotted back strap. It has the standard checkered walnut grips and it comes with one blued magazine that has a single "WaA 613" Waffenamt proof on the rear of the magazine body. It is accompanied by a typed history of the early Nazi occupation FN HP pistols written by Charles Kenyon.

World War II U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Pistol
Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Manufactured in 1942, the Liberator pistol went from concept (reportedly suggested by Winston Churchill after reading Steinbeck's "The Moon is Down", which included a plot point of an occupied town receiving an air drop of loose sticks of dynamite with matches taped to the sides) to a complete production run in just 6 months. The full kit (pistol, 10 rounds of ammo, a 1 page "comic strip" instruction sheet, a dowel rod for ejecting spend cartridges and a waxed box; note the lack of a parachute on this list) was to be thrown out of the back of a low flying airplane in large quantities where they could be found by civilians and used against occupation forces, either to steal better weapons for more coordinated resistance activity or just to let the Germans know how they really felt about the occupation. Minus shipping costs, the whole package only cost Uncle Sam about $3. While produced in mass quantity, the lions share of the Liberators were destroyed after the war. The pistol itself is constructed primarily from sheet metal stampings welded and pinned around a smoothbore steel tube, with two oiler holes on the left and one on the right, with a cast zinc cocking knob and a sliding cover on the butt for an ammo storage compartment.

U.S. Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Clandestine Pistol with Original Box and Instruction Sheet
Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,000
The Liberator was developed to provide citizens of occupied nations a tool of resistance without inadvertently providing useful material to the occupiers and was conceived, developed and manufactured in 1942. The Guide Lamp Division of General Motors was tapped to produce the actual firearm, dubbed the Flare Pistol, 45 Caliber (FP-45) as a cover name, a collection of sheet metal stampings and cast zinc components assembled around a smoothbore barrel. While inexperienced with arms production, Guide Lamp stepped up admirably and cranked out over a million of the deadly little contraptions in a matter of months. Aside from an "F" stamped near the loading gate, the pistol is devoid of markings. It has a set of 3 oiler holes in the frame and a hollow grip for ammunition storage. Included with the pistol is a heavily waxed cardboard box with an illustration of the pistol mid-discharge and a 12-panel "comic strip" instruction sheet with a "WHITING/MUTUAL BOND" watermark.

Sold for $5462.
For a $3 pistol?

U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Estimated Price: $3,500 - $4,750
Manufactured in 1943. Blade front and flat top notch rear sights, with the "USS" monogram and "U.S. & S. Co./SWISSVALE, PA. U.S.A." on the left side of the slide, "P" stamps on the slide and frame, and a Robert Downie "RCD" inspected frame with proper "UNITED STATES PROPERTY M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY" nomenclature. The final 4 digits of the serial number ("77/40") are stamped on the back of the slide beneath the firing pin stop. Fitted with a thin checkered hammer, short stamped trigger, long grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing with lanyard staple, reinforced Keyes Fiber grips, Scovill magazine and a "HS" marked High Standard barrel.

World War I Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army Semi-Automatic Pistol
Estimated Price: $5,500 - $8,500
This is an excellent example of a WWI U.S. Army contract Model 1911 pistol that was manufactured by the Colt firearms company in 1917. This pistol has the block style lettering and markings without any serifs with the Colt military brushed blue type finish. The slide has the standard Colt factory two-line, two-block markings with the Rampant Colt behind the slide serrations. The right side is marked "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY". The left side of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" with the initials "JMG" above the magazine release for Major John M. Gilbert the U.S. Ordnance inspector. The right side is stamped with the serial number "242879". The pistol still retains the correct original World War I parts such as the checkered Colt wide spur hammer, flat mainspring housing, checkered slide stop and thick type III thumb safety. It is fitted with a WWI Colt barrel that is marked with the separated "H and P " over the chamber area with a number "5" stamped on the inspector proof on the underside of the barrel. This beautiful pistol still retains the original World War I Colt diamond pattern checkered walnut grips and is complete with one half-tone magazine.

U.S. Springfield Armory M1C Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with Original G&H Mount, Lyman M82 Scope, Flash Hider, Leather Cheekpiece and Papers
This is an fine example of a late WWII production U.S. Springfield Armory M1C sniper rifle with M82 telescopic sight, G&H mount, leather cheek piece and web sling. The M1C style sniper rifles were developed in mid-late 1944 and were used in by both the U.S. Army and USMC during WWII, Korea and even Vietnam. This late WWII rifle was refurbished for the Korean War, and it is currently has a mix of Springfield Armory marked parts with a Korean War era barrel marked "SA-9-51". It has a late type III rear sight. The parts are marked as follows: bolt is marked "D28287-18-SA", trigger housing marked "D28290-8-SA" with a milled trigger guard, and the operating rod is marked: "D35382-SA". The barrel is fitted with a post war, wide base gas cylinder, round top lock with a four slot gas plug. It has an all walnut stock and handguard set. The stock has been arsenal refurbished as it lacks a traditional inspector cartouche on the side (however it is probably has a rebuilt cartouche under the cheekpad), and it has a double circled "P" firing proof on the pistol grip area. The rear of the receiver is marked "SA-52" indicating it rebuilt in 1952, and it is fitted with a unnumbered Griffin & Howe scope base/bracket. This rifle comes with a an original WWII, all blued G&H mount that has the Griffin & Howe markings on top and is numbered "3349319" on the back side. The mount is fitted with an original WWII issue, all blue M82 telescopic sight. The M82 telescopic sight has the correct post reticle and is roll-stamped in three lines on the left side "TELESCOPE M82/SERIAL NO. 39309/STOCK NO. 84374". The telescope is complete with the rubber eyepiece, sliding sun shade and windage and elevation knob covers with part numbers on the top. The leather lace-on cheekpiece is correct Korean War issue version marked on the side "MRT/10-52". It is complete with a GI green web sling and a milled "M2/HART" marked original GI flash hider.

World War II U.S. Contract Winchester Model 97 Side Action Trench Shotgun
Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,500
Winchester Model 97 Trench Gun manufactured in 1942. This WWII configuration Model 97 Trench Gun has a takedown receiver with the second pattern, four-hole, hand guard. The shotgun has the Winchester commercial blue finish. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut with the Winchester low-luster varnish commercial finish. The second pattern handguard/bayonet lug has the correct heavy gauge sling swivel and lacks the patent markings found on the WWI bayonet lugs with six-hole handguard. The stock has a Winchester commercial style, black checkered hard rubber, buttplate embossed with the circular "Winchester Repeating Arms" logo. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line Winchester legend and "Model 97" designation followed by "2 3/4 CHAM./ CYL." The underside of the barrel is stamped with the date "42". Oval Winchester "W/P" proofmarks are stamped on the top of the barrel and the receiver. The serial number "E/953795" is stamped across the bottom of the receiver, and "953795" is stamped across the bottom of the takedown collar. A small Ordnance "Shell & Flame" inspection mark is stamped on the top of the barrel in front of the proofmark. A "U.S." property mark followed by a "Shell & Flame" mark are roll-stamped on the lower left side of the receiver. The left side of the stock is stamped with the Ordnance final inspection marks which consist of the block initials "G.H.S." within a rectangle above a small Ordnance escutcheon. The shotgun is fitted with a WWII production web sling with ink-stamped maker's initials and 1944 date. Model 97 Trench Guns were widely issued during WWII to all the services but saw the most combat use with the Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater. These shotguns proved invaluable in close-quarter combat and remained in service, until after the Vietnam War. Most of the WWII Model 97 Trench Guns saw extensive service and most were subsequently arsenal overhauled and refinished. As a result, WWII Model 97 Trench Guns are scarce in original condition.

World War II Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Trench Gun with Factory Parkerized Finish
Estimated Price: $8,500 - $13,000
U.S. contract Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun manufactured circa 1944. This takedown Model 12 shotgun has the distinctive four-hole handguard and adapter for the Model 1917 Bayonet. Sling swivels are mounted on the bayonet adaptor and stock. This late production trench gun has a factory parkerized finish on the receiver, barrel, magazine, handguard and bayonet adaptor. The receiver has the rough finish with milling marks found on Model 12 shotguns with the factory parkerized finish. The slide bar, safety, trigger, screws and lower sling swivel are blued. The bolt and magazine follower are bright. The stock is fitted with the standard Winchester buttplate with the round Winchester logo in the center. The stock and forearm are straight grain American walnut. The right side of the receiver is roll-stamped with the "U.S." property mark followed by the Ordnance "Shell & Flame" insignia. A smaller "Shell & Flame" mark is stamped on the top of the barrel. The left side of the stock is stamped with the Ordnance final inspection marks which consists of the initials "G.H.D." in a rectangle above a small Ordnance Corps escutcheon. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the Winchester address in two lines followed by:"-WINCHESTER-/-TRADE MARK-" in two lines and "MODEL 12-12 GA.-2 3/4 CHAM/ CYL." The oval Winchester "W/P" proofmark is stamped on the top of the barrel and the receiver. The proofmarks were stamped before the barrel and receiver were parkerized which is typical of factory parkerized Model 12 Trench Guns. The underside of the barrel is stamped with the date "43". The serial number "1035158 is stamped across the bottom of the receiver and takedown collar. Winchester Model 12 Trench Guns were used extensively by Marine Corps combat units in the Pacific Theater during WWII and continued in service through the Vietnam War. Most of the Winchester Model 12 Trench Guns were eventually arsenal overhauled and refinished. Original examples are scarce. Model 12 Trench Guns with the late production parkerized finish were manufactured in far smaller quantities than blued Model 12 Trench Guns.

U.S. World War II Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine
Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,000
M1 Carbine manufactured by the Inland Division of General Motors in 1943. This carbine has the desirable early production features which include: (1) "I-cut/high wood stock (2) Type I, wide sighting groove, handguard, (3) Type I (flip) rear sight, (4) early flat bolt, (5) Type II, plain face safety and (6) Type III short, plain face magazine catch. The barrel is roll-stamped with the Inland/General Motors markings in two lines and dated "2-43". A "P" proofmark is stamped on the top of the barrel mid-way between the front sight and the stock. The receiver heel is roll-stamped: "INLAND DIV./248216" in two lines. The Inland shield is stamped on the right side of the trigger housing group. The "IO" (Inland Overton) mark is stamped in the stock sling well and on the inside of the handguard. The right side of the stock is stamped with a 1-inch diameter Ordnance Corps escutcheon and an encircled, block "P" proofmark is stamped on the bottom of the handguard. The correct Inland codes are stamped on all visible components. The exposed portions of the barrel, receiver, operating rod and trigger housing have a black or black-green parkerized finish. Protected portions of the barrel, bolt, trigger, safety, magazine release pins, rear sight spring and other components have a polished black Du-Lite finish. The stock and handguard are oil-finished American walnut. The carbine comes with a blued "K.I." marked magazine and olive web sling ink-stamped with the maker's name: "WALTER DONRATH CO." in two locations.

U.S. "Un-Quality" M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with M1A1 Paratrooper Stock
Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Starting life as a receiver made by Union Switch and Signal that was transferred to the Quality Hardware Company to be built into a full M1 Carbine. This is one of a limited group of M1s bearing the truncated (and unfortunate sounding) "UN-QUALITY" dual maker's mark behind the rear sight. Fitted with a "R" marked blade front sight and "J.A.O." adjustable rear sight, "3-44" Inland barrel, flat bolt, stamped trigger guard, flip safety, "W.I." magazine catch and a "C-B" magazine. With a "RIA/EB" marked low wood "paratrooper" stock, 4-rivet handguard, gray canvas sling, leather cheekpiece with "7-4" marked brass rivets and a cast checkered buttplate.

Pre-War U.S. Purchased Winchester Model 70 Rifle with Lyman Alaskan Scope Redfield Scope Mount and RIA Marked Stock
Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,000
This Winchester Model 70 rifle is in its standard pre-war configuration, however, it has had a Redfield one-piece scope base added which is now fitted with a Lyman Alaskan scope. The rifle has a type 1 receiver with the early clover-leaf rear tang that has the rear receiver bridge modified for the Redfield scope base. The receiver has the standard "WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK" on the side wall with the serial number on the right side of the receiver ring. Its fitted with a pre-war sporter weight Winchester barrel that has the two-line Winchester factory address followed by the hand stamped ".30GOV'T'06" caliber markings. The bolt is correctly serial numbered "45343" on the underside, and it has a solid bolt handle knob and it has the early type 1 bolt sleeve/safety, marked on top with an "Arrow" and "FIRE". The barrel and receiver are both correctly stamped with the circled "WP" proofmarks, and the barrel is fitted with a ramp front and rear Winchester factory sights. The receiver as noted is now fitted with a Redfield scope mount setup. The mount has an early Lyman Alaskan 2 1/2X scope serial number 7207. The left side of the scope tube has the two line Lyman Gun Sight Corp. markings, and the scope is fitted with a single standing post reticle. It has a correct low comb, pre-war style stock with the checkered panels on the sides of the forend and pistol grip area with the checkered Model 70 steel buttplate. The left side of the stock has a boxed "RIA/FK 3" cartouche. The rifle is complete with a late WWII type USMC marked M1 carbine sling.

U.S.M.C. Model 1903A1 Springfield Rifle with Unertl Telescopic Sight (M1941 Sniper Rifle)
Estimated Price: $9,000 - $14,000
Springfield Model 1903A1 rifle manufactured circa 1943 with a U.S.M.C. Sedgley barrel dated "8-41" fitted with an Unertl "USMC/SNIPER" 8x telescopic sight with target mounts. The rifle has the typical Model 1941 Sniper features which include a WWII replacement handguard milled to provide clearance for the scope blocks, Unertl "O" and "E" scope blocks mounted on the barrel and receiver that are 7.2 inches center to center, blue serial numbered bolt, replacement "C" stock with circled "P" proof mark on the inside of the pistol grip but no Ordnance final inspection marks, modified trigger guard and a fixture mark on the underside of the barrel. The scope block opening on the handguard is correctly hand finished and the rear scope block is mounted flush against the rear sight base. The barrel has the pipe wrench marks adjacent to the rear sight base which are typical of the Sedgley barrels installed on U.S.M.C. service rifles. The receiver has the additional gas port ("Hatcher Hole") on the left side of the receiver which is found on virtually all WWII U.S.M.C. Model 1903 rifles and the late style "NS" marked bolt has two gas ports. The rifle has a post WWI buttplate with deep checkering, post war rear sight with leaf that lacks the 2,850 yard volley notch that was eliminated circa 1919 with flat faced windage and elevation knobs, grooved trigger and "CV" marked extractor. The safety has pre-WWI Roman serifed markings and the magazine cut-off is fully parkerized and has the later Gothic markings. The rifle has the original dark gray-green parkerized finish that is typical of pre-WWII Springfield Armory weapons. The bolt has a dark black/blue finish. The Unertl telescopic sight has the original commercial blue finish and is marked "J. UNERTL/USMC-SNIPER/2301" just ahead of the eyepiece locking ring. The power designation "8" is stamped on the top of the eyepiece locking ring. The aluminum mounts have the correct black finish. The scope has a fine cross-wire reticle and is complete with the steel screw-on lens covers. The walnut stock and forearm are oil finished. The rifle is complete with a russet Model 1907 sling and oiler in the butt-trap. The Model 1941 Sniper rifle was the Marines attempt to field a precision sniper rifle utilizing a Model 1903A1 National Match rifle with an Unertl target telescopic sight. The Model 1941 Snipers were manufactured by the Ordnance Section of the Marine Corps Depot of Supplies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1943. Total production of Model 1941 Sniper rifles is unknown but was less than 2,000 rifles. The first approximately 1,000 rifles were based on Model 1903A1 National Match/Model 1903 NM and star-gauged Model 1903/Model 1903A1 "Special Target" rifles in the Marine inventory. When the supply of National Match and Special Target rifles was exhausted selected components that met pre-war National Match specifications were used to assemble Model 1941 Sniper rifles. The Sedgley contract barrels purchased by the U.S.M.C. were available to the Philadelphia Ordnance Section and presumably were installed on late production Model 1941 Sniper rifles like this example. The Model 1941 Sniper rifles first saw action with the Marine Raiders in the Solomon Islands and the 2nd Marine Division on Tarawa in late 1943. Neither operation lent itself to extensive use of snipers and based on after action reports from the field, the Marines discontinued production of the Model 1941 Sniper rifles. However, the Model 1941 Sniper rifles remained the primary Marine sniper rifle during both WWII and the Korean Conflict. Despite the relatively fragile Unertl telescopic sight the Model 1903 Sniper was probably the most accurate sniper rifle in service during WWII.

British World War II Lend-Lease 1942 Production U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet
Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Manufactured in 1942, this rifle was among the supplies and war material loaned to Great Britain as part of the Lend-Lease program. Blade and peep sights with "BATTLE RANGE" elevation knob, a Birmingham proofed "3-42" dated (stamped upside down, partially obscured by British proofs) barrel with assorted British rifle nomenclature, Springfield D28287-12SA bolt, D28290-5-SA trigger housing, C46008-2SA hammer, C46015-6SA safety, unmarked trigger guard and D35382 3 SA operating rod. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock, marked with a circled "P" on the wrist and a stamped checkered trapdoor buttplate containing a cleaning tool and oil bottle. Includes an "OL" marked "1942" dated bayonet and sheath.

Early Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Desirable 2 1/2 Inch Barrel
Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,500
Manufactured in 1964 with standard markings and features.

Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Manufactured in 1971 with standard markings and features.

Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Manufactured in 1967 with standard markings and features.

Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Single Action Revolver
Estimated Price: $25,000 - $37,500
This exceptional Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Single Action revolver was manufactured c. 1875. This revolver has the flat top barrel catch which, along with the serial number, is the primary means of distinguishing a First Model Schofield from a Second Model Schofield revolver. This top break, single action, revolver has a square butt, frame mounted barrel latch, and ribbed barrel with grooved top and half-moon front sight blade. The hammer has fine, borderless knurling on the spur. The barrel, cylinder and frame have the S&W high polish blue finish, and the hammer, trigger guard and trigger are color casehardened. The two-piece walnut grips are oil-finished. The serial number "2467" is visible on the butt and on the rear face of the cylinder. A "U.S." property mark is stamped on the butt. The left side of the ejector housing is roll-stamped with the S&W address and 1865-1871 patent dates, and the right side is roll-stamped: "+ SCHOFIELD'S PAT. APR. 22D, 1878+". A small "L" Ordnance sub-inspection mark is stamped on the bottom of the barrel lug, rear face of the cylinder, inside of the frame and right grip heel. A small "P" is stamped on the bottom of the barrel lug and on the rear face of the cylinder. The left grip is stamped with the Ordnance final inspection mark which consists of the script initials "JFEC" surrounded by a rectangle with rounded ends. The Ordnance Department purchased approximately 3,000 First Model Schofield revolvers. Some of these revolvers were issued to the famous Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments and Col. Ranald Mackenzie's crack 4th Cavalry regiment. All of these regiments were stationed on the Texas frontier.

Rare and Interesting Early Production Smith & Wesson Model 1 First Issue, 2nd Type Revolver
Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
This model was produced by Smith & Wesson from 1857 to 1860 in six various types known as the "1st 1st". This particular revolver is a Model 1, 1st Issue, 2nd Type identified by the bayonet latch indicative of the 1st and 2nd type and features the first of five changes; the recoil plate made as a part of the frame. However, the only S&W markings come in the form of the single line barrel address on the top of the rib: "SMITH & WESSON. SPRINGFIELD. MASS." The revolver has not been serialized and features no assembly numerals or letters. Otherwise featuring standard features. Blade front and notch rear sights, 7 round un-fluted cylinder, spur trigger, silver plated brass frame with blued barrel and cylinder, and fitted with two-piece smooth rosewood grips.

Short Octagon Barrel First Year Production Colt House Model Cloverleaf Revolver
Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
The Cloverleaf was Colt's first solid frame production revolver chambered for a metallic cartridge. The Cloverleaf cylinder chambers were recessed to accept the rims of cartridges, this feature was many years in advance of any other Colt revolver. This revolver was manufactured in 1871, the first year of production, and is a rare variation fitted with a 1 1/2 inch octagon barrel, which was found only on the early short barreled revolvers. Both the octagon and round shorter barrels are very rare. The revolver features a brass half moon front sight and frame notched rear sight. The left barrel flat is marked "COLT", and the serial number is marked on the butt and correctly hand-written on the inside of each grip panel. This revolver had a silver plated brass spur trigger frame with blue finished 4-shot cylinder and barrel. Fitted with smooth two-piece varnished walnut grips.

Colt Cloverleaf House Model Revolver
Estimated Price: $700 - $900
Manufactured in 1874.

Spanish-American War Colt Single Action Artillery Model Revolver with Matching Numbers
Estimated Price: $22,500 - $32,500
Manufactured in 1891 and inspected by Capt. Stanhope E. Blunt, this revolver was altered to "Artillery" configuration with shortened 5 1/2-inch barrel by the Springfield Armory c. 1898 for issue during the Spanish-American War and subsequently issued to Squadron A of the New York Militia cavalry. It is pictured and described in detail on pages 120-121 of "COLT CAVALRY AND ARTILLERY REVOLVERS" by John Kopec and Sterling Fenn. The revolver has matching serial numbers on all components except the barrel. This is typical of Single Action Cavalry revolvers altered to Artillery configuration by Springfield which have either all matching serial numbers or only non-matching barrels. This revolver has the full serial number "139094" stamped on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The cylinder is stamped with the partial serial number "9094". The barrel is stamped with the partial serial number "5302" beneath the ejector housing. The left side of the grip is branded with a block "A" and the right side is stamped with rack number "36". These markings are typical of the grip markings found on Single Action revolvers issued to the New York State Militia. In addition to the serial numbers and distinctive grip markings, this revolver has the usual markings found on late production U.S. Contract Colt Single Action revolvers. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped "COLT'S P.T. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." in one line. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt three-date/two-line' patent markings utilized after serial number 134,000 followed by the "U.S." property mark. The small "R.A.C." sub-inspection mark is stamped on the frame above the serial number, the side of the cylinder and on the right grip heel. A "D.F.C." sub-inspection marks is stamped on the underside of the barrel. Small "P" proofmarks are stamped on the underside of the barrel and the side of the cylinder. Colt "K" inspection marks are stamped on the back strap, trigger guard, in the frame hammer well and on the face of the ejector housing. The lower left side of the grip is stamped with the date "1891" above the script "SEB" Ordnance final inspection mark. The lower right side of the grip is stamped with a large script "RAC" sub-inspection mark. The revolver has the late oval ejector rod head. The hammer spur has elongated, bordered knurling. The barrel, ejector housing, trigger guard, back strap and cylinder have a military blue finish. The frame, loading gate and hammer are color casehardened. The screws and trigger have a fire blue finish and the one-piece walnut grip is oil finished.

Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle in .358 Winchester with Scope
Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,750
Manufactured in 1955 with a standard featherweight length barrel chambered for the rare .358 Winchester, a caliber only offered from 1955 to 1958. Standard Winchester markings and Winchester proofs, hooded ramp front sight, adjustable Unertl 12x scope with lenses covers, polished bolt numbered to the gun, late safety, and a Winchester marked brown leather sling. The checkered stock is fitted with a checkered aluminum buttplate.

Weatherby Mark V Left Handed Bolt Action Rifle in 300 WBY Mag with Scope
Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Manufactured in the early 1970s by Howa of Japan and configured for a left handed shooter. Tapered medium weight barrel manufactured without sights, standard maker and caliber markings at the breech, and 3 3/4 inch wedges of gold highlighted scroll engraving on the sides just forward of the breech. The receiver is similarly engraved with gold fill and is fitted with swivel style Redfield scope bases and rings and a Redfield 3-9x scope. Jeweled and fluted bolt. The trigger guard is inscribed "B/R/F". Custom Lawson style left handed thumb hole stock with contrasting wood forend and grip caps, raised, rollover cheekpiece, sling swivel studs, and a vented rubber recoil pad. Includes a padded leather sling.

Smith & Wesson/Armament Systems & Procedures Model 39-2 ASP Pistol with Holster
Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Designed in the 1960s by Paris Theodore and produced through the 1970s, the ASP package takes a Smith & Wesson double-action pistol and performs a radical "remanufacturing". The pistol is reduced in multiple dimensions, edges are rounded, and the trigger guard is cut-down and reshaped for a 2-handed grip. The original sights are replaced with a one-piece Guttersnipe sighting plane. The grips are translucent Lexan, and the magazines are shortened to match and cut on the sides for round counting. Includes a Safariland leather holster, black leather double magazine pouch, and extra magazine.

Would love to have an ASP for a pocket pistol.

But not for $4,887.50, the selling price.

Lewis Machine & Tool/Trackingpoint LM308MWS Semi-Automatic Rifle with Trackingpoint Digital Scope, Case and Accessories
Estimated Price: $7,000 - $11,000
One-piece monolithic block upper receiver, with a full length Picatinny rail. Fitted with a chrome lined barrel with standard flash hider. Barrel shroud has an integral top rail system. The receiver is mounted with a Trackingpoint digital scope which allows the shooter to "tag" their target, the scopes ballistics computer will automatically adjust the scope for the optimal firing solution, even for moving targets. This next generation technology also allows for not only recording, but also live streaming via an app available for the popular smartphone brands and connectivity with Trackingpoint's own Shotglass application for use with new smartglass technology. Includes a Trackingpoint hard case, two extra batteries (four total included), two bay battery charging dock with cables, extra magazine cleaning tools, and papers.

Fabrique Nationale "G-Series" Semi-Automatic Rifle with Scope and Box
Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000
Produced in Belgium, this rifle is part of a limited importation run performed by Browning Arms in the early 1970s. Originally given a green light by the ATF, an exemption was granted for the rifles that had already brought into the country before the ATF reversed their position, due to the use of formerly automatic receivers in the G-series. Post front and military tangent peep sights, with a long flash hider, bayonet lug, and adjustable gas port with grenade setting. The left side of the upper receiver is marked "F.A.L. cal. 7.62", and the matching numbered lower receiver has the "S/R/A" selector markings, with the "A" position disabled via pin. Matching numbers are also present on the bolt and bolt carrier. Fitted with a smooth plastic pistol grip and a fine hardwood forearm and buttstock set, with a tooled leather sling. Included with the rifle is a plain brown shipping box, three extra magazines, a FN Light Automatic Rifle manual with U.S./semi-auto insert, spare firing pin, gas port wrench, and a Hensoldt-Wetzlar scope fitted to a German made reinforced dust cover with a canvas covered case.

SIG-AMT Semi-Automatic Rifle
Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000
A semi-automatic commercial export model of the Swiss SG-510-4 battle rifle, the AMT (American Match Target) was imported in very small numbers by Benet Arms in the late 1960s-early 1970s. While intended to serve as a standard infantry rifle and using a number of sheet metal components, the SG-510 and its descendants maintained the Swiss tradition of precision and ruggedness being the top two priorities, resulting in a weapon system adopted abroad as a 'designated marksman' weapon and recognized as a high-tier semi-automatic target rifle. Post front sight and 600-meter range adjustable peep rear sight, with a bird cage flash hider on the threaded muzzle, swiveling bipod mounted at the front of the ventilated handguard, and a folding carry handle. The receiver is equipped with a "T" shaped cocking handle, flip-down winter trigger, "S/1" marked 2-position selector and "Benet Arms./S. F. Cal./94-4079" on the left side of the trigger group. Equipped with a ribbed plastic pistol grip and a fancy walnut forearm and buttstock, and a ribbed steel buttplate. Magazine not included.

Vector Arms RPD-SA Semi-Automatic Belt Fed Rifle
Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500
ClassModern Long GunRatingSee Condition
DescriptionThis is a semi-automatic copy of the famous Russian RPD squad machine gun. Features an adjustable front post sight and a rear tangent sight, belt-feed mechanism and the 100 round drum. It has the later pattern laminated type furniture and larger profile buttstock with butt-trap compartment. Includes the correct style spring loaded bipod and three extra drum magazines with ammunition belts.

Wise Lite Arms Romanian PKM Semi-Automatic Rifle with Create and Accessories
Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Post and a tangent rear sights and standard markings and features including a folding bipod and carry handle. Includes a reproduction crate with Soviet style markings, extra barrel with carrying case, three ammunition cans, belt links, carrying case, small parts, sling, carrying straps, and two manuals.

John Stemple NFA/Class III Model 76/45 Submachine Gun in 45 ACP
Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
This is a very close copy of the Smith & Wesson M76 submachine gun chambered in .45 ACP manufactured by John R. Stemple in Groveport, Ohio. Similar in design the British STEN and Swedish M-45 submachine guns. It is a blowback operated SMG with a round sheet metal tube receiver, machined bolt, fixed firing pin, and the barrel held in place via a perforated barrel jacket/barrel nut. This design is very convenient as the barrel jacket can be unscrewed so that you can quickly replace the barrel or even change it to another caliber. The magazine housing is marked "M76/45 JOHN R. STEMPLE/GROVEPORT OH./SN1107". Fixed front and rear sights, with a rubber covered folding wire frame type stock. It only has a notch/cutout on the right side of the receiver tube that acts as a safety to hold back the bolt handle. Magazine is absent.

US Smith & Wesson Model 76 9mm submachine gun.

Which is a copy of the Swedish Carl Gustav Kulsprutepistol K45 (aka Kpist m/45 or Swedish K-Gun), a 9x19mm bullet-sprayer.

Really like these things.
If I was drafted in the Vietnam War, I would want to be issued one.

Beretta Model PM12S Class III/NFA "Sales Sample" Submachine Gun
Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000
This is an excellent example of a very scarce Beretta PM12s 9 mm submachine gun. This is a fully automatic Class III/NFA "sales Sample" SMG, which is very rare to find in the U.S. as Beretta was usually very reluctant to sell SMGs outside of Italy due to the proliferation of small arms. This was developed by Beretta in the early 1960s, and was widely used by the Italian Carabinieri and the Italian State Police and later on in the 1970s on a limited basis by the Italian Air Force for use by the security guards. It also found great success in the Arab countries. They are an excellent, well made blowback operated SMG that has a unique bolt assembly that has dual sliding rails that extend up around the end of the barrel which has a conical breech face. The complete bolt actually encloses the end of the barrel, giving the weapon a very short overall compact length. The complete bolt and dual sliding rails appear to be stainless steel, making them easy to clean. It has dual pistol grips to aid in controlling the weapon during firing along with a dual safety mechanism; one safety is located on the left side that is actually the selector switch (R, I and S) with a second safety actually located on the front of the rear pistol grip. To load/cock the weapon you have to squeeze the pistol grip safety, which will also prevent accidental discharges if the weapon is dropped. It has a two position rear sight with an elevation adjustable post front sight. It is fitted with a side folding steel buttstock with a folding sheet metal buttplate. It comes with one stick magazine. The left side is stamped "P.M. Beretta MOD 12S-Cal. 9mm Parabellum F37430", and the right side is marked "MADE IN ITALY".

Swedish Carl Gustav M42 Recoilless Rifle with Scope, Case, Ammunition and Accessories, Class III/NFA Destructive Device
Estimated Price: $10,000 - $16,000
Developed between 1940 and 1942, the Gustav M42 represented a significant step forward in man-portable anti-tank weaponry. In operation, and in sharp contrast to other firearm designs, a significant amount of the gasses are vented directly out the back of the breech, providing an opposite (if not exactly equal) reaction to the action of the projectile being launched down the bore. While this results in a monstrous (and potentially fatal) 25 meter backblast, it also allows infantry to fire the weapon, and yields roughly 40mm of armor penetration at 100 meters. Built from rugged tubular steel, the weapon is equipped with a set of folding sights, a lace-on cheekpiece/carry handle assembly, leather shoulder pad and an auto-closing breech assembly. The breech end of the barrel is marked "1987", with matching numbers on multiple components, including a rail-mounted scope base that accepts the included Meoptra brand 4.5x scope, which is fitted with a quick-detach adjustable ring set and clamp-on back up iron sights. Also included with the rifle is a hardwood transport case with "1944" date stencil, leather slings, a canvas breech cover, a cleaning/maintenance kit in a roll-up case, snap-in monopod for prone firing, an English-language manual, firing logbook numbered to the rifle, one canvas field pouch, two ammunition cases, 3 spent casings, and two "46" dated live cartridges.

World War II Class III/NFA “SALES SAMPLE” General Motors/Guide Lamp M3A1 Submachine Gun
Estimated Price: $6,500 - $9,500
This is a very nice example of a late WWII US Army contract M3A1 SMG manufactured by the Guide Lamp Division of GM. These were developed in the 1941-1942 time frame as a wartime substitute for the Model 1928 Thompson SMG which although was a superb SMG proved to be costly to produce. This is a late production model that was manufactured originally as a "M3A1" SMG. The left side of the magazine well is marked "SUB-MACH. GUN/ CAL. 45 M3A1/Guide/Crossed Cannons (Ordnance proof)/U.S. NO 623442". As noted this late production model has the combination ejection port cover/safety on the right side. It has a fixed front and rear sight and is fitted with a retractable wire stock complete with an original oiler stored inside the rear pistol grip. There is a very small import mark of "INTER AMERICAN SAC.CA." on the left side behind the front sling loop. It does not come with any magazine.

World War II Johnson Arms Fully Automatic Class III/NFA “SALES SAMPLE” M1941 Light Machine Gun
Estimated Price: $15,000 - $25,000
This is a very good example of a very early production Johnson Arms Model 1941 Light Machine Gun (LMG). This model was heavily used by the USMC Raiders and Paramarines and later on by the 1st Special Services units. These early LMGs are a very rare item today as the majority of them were returned to either the USMC or the factory and converted into the later 1944/45 models with the improved designs. After WWII the majority were sold to foreign countries or simply destroyed as surplus to the demands of military. The earlier model worked extremely well in that it was light weight, easy to maneuver and handling and it used a larger 25 round detachable magazine with a quick change barrel exactly like the standard semi-automatic M1941 rifle. This example still retains the original steel bipod and it fires from and open bolt and it utilizes the unique side mounted magazine. The top of the receiver is marked with the five line patent information followed by "LIGHT MACHINE GUN/JOHNSON AUTOMATICS/CAL. 30-06/MODEL OF/MADE IN PROVIDENCE RI. U.S.A". Below that it is serial numbered 0468. This example has the distinctive high front sight with the fully adjustable folding rear sight, the one-piece wall walnut buttstock and short walnut forend. This desirable early LMG comes with one original 25 round magazine.

Yeah, that's a single-column 25-round magazine.

Colt Model 38B Medium Machine Gun with Cradle T&E Tripod and DLO Marked Side Plate
Estimated Price: $14,000 - $22,500
This is a desirable example of basically an updated commercial version of the original US M1917 water cooled machine gun, produced and sold by the Colt Firearms Company. The 1917 machine gun was developed towards the end of WWI and was used throughout the 1920s and 30s and eventually into WWII before being replaced by the air cooled 1919A4 machine gun. The "38B" was the commercial version of the 1917 machine gun as sold by the Colt Firearms Division after WWI, using Browning's original patent design. The Colt model was sold to some South American countries, primarily Argentina and even to Norway. This example has "D.L.O. Stamford CT." stamped on the underside of the side plate. The Colt model can be easily recognized by the large tubular water jacket on the outside of the barrel, (like the 1917 model) with the addition of a set of spade grips instead of the single pistol grip and they are equipped with a huge ladder rear sight (looks like a 1903 Springfield sight on steroids) that is graduated, 1-32 (100-3200 yards) with a single blade front sight. The side plate is marked "COLT AUTOMATIC MACHINE GUN/MODEL MG38B CAL .30" over Brownings Patent number and the Colt factory address over serial number "114720'. It is complete with a 1917A1 cradle, T&E mechanism, tripod and one cloth belt.

World War II Russian 1941 Tokarev Rifle with Sniper Scope Mount, Russian Scope and Bayonet
Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
This model was produced from 1941-44 at both the Tula and Ishevsk arsenals. The top of the receiver has a very small small/faint "Arrow in a Triangle" proof, indicating Ishevsk arsenal. It has the military style tangent rear sight with the hooded front sight. It has a standard Russian hardwood stock/handguard with the serial number on the left side and various subinspector proofs on the right side. It has the perforated metal forearm with the slotted muzzle brake. The rear of the rifle receiver was modified to accept a WWII Russian style reproduction sniper scope mount, which is now fitted with a short WWII type, Tokarev PU sniper rifle scope. The scope is marked on top with the "Star/hammer and sickle/half-moon mark/1941 No 53637". It is complete with a detachable box magazine (which has been shortened to hold only five rounds), cleaning rod, post war leather lens caps, with a canvas scope/mount cover, a green canvas sling and Tokarev bayonet and scabbard.

Inglis Mark I* High Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Extra Magazine
Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
This is a standard mid-production WWII Chinese contract Inglis High Power pistol rig as manufactured 1943 to 1945. Blade and tangent sights, the left side of the slide marked "MK 1*/BROWNING FN 9 MM HP INGLIS CANADA" and stacked matching serial numbers on the right side of the chamber, slide and frame. Crossed scepter proofs are present near the frame and slide serial numbers, along with the "broad arrow in C" Canadian Army acceptance proof. Checkered grips, with the proper cut back strap and importer mark on the butt. With a brown leather stock harness/carrying strap and wood shoulder stock holster marked "S.A LTD/ 1945" on the right side near the mounting hardware and "MADE IN CANADA" on the left below the hinge.

Danish Police Contract Husqvarna M40 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
The Danish police ordered approximately 10,000 Swedish Lahti M40 pistols with a "D" serial number prefix within a serial number range from 5,000 to 15,000. Standard fixed blade front and notch rear sights, "HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS A.B." maker's mark on the left side of the mantle, matching serial numbers on the mantle and frame, serrated cocking piece, lanyard loop on the back of the frame, integral stock mount on the heel, and checkered Husqvarna monogram grips. The back of the frame is correctly stamped with the "crown/HV" (Haerens Vapenarsenal) Danish inspection mark. Includes a brown leather holster with a small "crown/HV" stamp on the front of the flap, extra magazine, loading tool, and cleaning rod.

Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol with Political Leader Grips and Political Holster
Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,500
Known officially as the "Honor Weapon of the Political Leaders" and traditionally seen in the 850000-935000 and 174000k-234965k number ranges, PPK pistols with these special grips and holsters were presented to NSDAP officials for meritorious party service by Hitler. Fixed sights, with the Walther banner, two line address and patents, and "Mod.PPK" on the left side of the slide, commercial "eagle/N" proofs on the slide, chamber and muzzle, and matching numbers on the alloy frame and inside the slide. The brown plastic, one piece, wrap around grips are checkered and have the NSDAP eagle holding a wreath encircled swastika insignia cast on the top of the both sides. Included with the pistol are two magazines, one with a brown plastic finger extension and the other with a flat steel base, a brown leather holster with the Party Leader Eagle stamp on the top flap, "Walther/P.P.K." in blue ink inside the flap, "ZUNNO" hand marked on the interior, and the Albrecht Kind "D.R.G.M./(crossed rifles)/Akah" stamp on the lower flap beneath the strap. While not verified, a quick search shows more than one U.S. military man by the last name Zunno, suggesting a wartime bring-back marked by a GI more concerned about in-barracks theft than future collectors.

World War II German Police "Eagle/L" Mauser HSc Pistol
Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
This is a late WWII production, with two line Mauser address on the left side of the slide following the Mauser banner. The Mauser banner is also on the base of the magazine. The back strap has been milled for a lanyard hole. There is an eagle/N proofmark at the right front of the slide and on the right side of the trigger guard, and the left side has the "eagle/L" police proofmark.

Early World War II Polish Radom P35 with Nazi Proofs and Slotted Back Strap
Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Early Nazi proofed P35 model that still retains the takedown hook and slotted back strap. The slide has the shortened single line Radom model/patent marks on the left side of the slide with the Nazi "Eagle/623" and "Eagle/WaA11" Waffenamt proofs. The pistol has a serrated ring hammer, smooth trigger, and with "FB" and "VIS" grip diamonds. It has all matching numbers on the slide, barrel and frame, with the correct Nazi Waffenamt proofs in various places.

Early 1912 Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Highly Desirable Three Digit Serial Number C891
Estimated Price: $14,000 - $22,500
This is a super early first year production Colt "Government Model" 1911 type pistol manufactured in 1912. These early Colt Government pistols in any condition are extremely difficult to obtain as they saw heavy commercial use by law enforcement agencies at that time when first introduced. They were some of the best semi-automatic pistols that Colt ever produced. They have all hand fitted parts with the beautiful and very distinctive early Colt high polish commercial blue finish overall with the fragile nitre blue on the trigger, rear of the ejector, thumb safety, hammer and slide stop. They were fitted with a set of fine checkered walnut grips. This example has all the early features such as: early style Colt slide markings, narrow, rounded half-moon front sight, rounded rear sight with the small round sight cut, thin checkered thumb safety with the sharp edge, and milled undercuts, first pattern recoil spring guide, the early short checkered slide stop release, without the dimpled on the back side, the short horned grip safety and the early wide spur hammer with the fine, border-less checking. The right side of the slide is marked "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 45", and the left side has the early two-line, two-block markings of: "PATENTED APR.20 1897/SEPT. 9 1902/DEC.19, 1905. FEB.14 1911" followed by "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." with the Rampant Colt behind the slide serrations. The front left side of the frame is marked with the very rare, early first style Colt serial number (C891) with serifs, and "GOVERNMENT MODEL" is on the right side of the frame. The left trigger guard bow is stamped with the Colt "VP/Triangle" proofmark, and a "K" is stamped on the lower left part of the trigger guard. It is fitted with a later military contract barrel that is stamped with a single "S" and "P" on the left side of the lug. This super early Colt is complete with an early type 2 "Punch and Saw Cut" half-blued magazine that has the early indent on the top right side feed lip. It still has the early double pinned baseplate with the lanyard loop on the underside.

Documented Pre-War Colt National Match Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter
Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
The included factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, blue finish, and March 7, 1932 date of a one gun shipment to Albany Hardware & Iron Company, of Albany, New York on factory order number 10836/100. Fixed round blade front and flat top rear notch sights with the two-line address and patent dates on the left side of the slide and the two-line "NATIONAL MATCH COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE .45" followed by the Rampant Colt on the right. The right side of the frame is marked "GOVERNMENT MODEL" over the serial number with "60" on the right side of the trigger guard and "W/VP" on the left. Fitted with a checkered short trigger, checkered slide stop, safety, and magazine catch. Blue barrel with a factory polished chamber and a circled "MB" mark on the left side of the lug indicating it as a match barrel.

World War II Johnson Automatics Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet
Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,000
Scarce example of a M1941 Johnson semi-automatic rifles manufactured by the Cranston Arms Co. The rifle has the distinctive detachable 22 inch barrel, ventilated barrel shroud and ten-round rotary magazine. The receiver has a tangent style rear sight graduated in meters. The two-piece walnut stock is oil finished and has a checkered buttplate. The barrel, receiver, magazine, trigger guard and buttplate have a gray-green parkerized finish. The bright polished bolt is numbered "B6540". The face of the barrel collar is stamped with the caliber ".30 06" above the barrel and "41" below it. The top of the receiver is roll-stamped "CAL. 30-06 SEMI. AUTO./"JOHNSON AUTOMATICS"/MODEL OF 1941/MADE IN PROVIDENCE, R.I., U.S.A." over serial number "B1168". The patent markings are stamped in five lines between the factory legend and the rear sight. "CRANSTON/ARMS/CO." is stamped in an inverted triangle on the right rear of the receiver. A small five-pointed star used by Dutch inspectors is stamped above the Cranston marking. In August 1940, the Netherlands Purchasing Commission ordered 10,200 Johnson Automatic rifles to arm colonial troops in the Dutch East Indies. The Japanese invaded and captured the Dutch colonies in December 1941 before most of the Johnson Model 1941 rifles could be delivered. The U.S. Marine Corps tested the Johnson rifle in 1941 and, in early 1942, obtained a limited number of the Dutch contract Model 1941 rifles as a war expedient rifle until they could receive the Springfield M1 Garand rifle, with a few of these rifles issued to the 1st Parachute Battalion. This desirable rifle is complete with a bayonet.