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LOT 3508
Excellent Canadian
“DP” Prefix Inglis
High Power Mk. I*
Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no.
DP89, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch
round bbl., phosphate finish, plastic grips. Features
fixed blade front and adjustable tangent rear sights,
lanyard loop on the left side of the grip frame, two
line model and address markings on the left slide of the slide,
Canadian “crown/flag poles/D/C/P” proofs on the right side of the frame
and slide, and, matching “DP89” serial numbers on the right side of the
slide, barrel, and frame. The “DP” prefix was long debated as potentially
meaning “Drill Purpose,” which is refuted in Clive Law’s book “Inglis
Diamond: The Canadian High-Power Pistol.” While the meaning is still not
fully understood, it is noted that the “DP” prefix was used on demonstration
pistols for potential contracts (as was the case with the Chinese contract
demonstration pistols) and that some of these pistols were purportedly recorded as shipped to Mexico, with an example being serial number “DP105.” This pistol is also unique in that it retains the earlier production adjustable tangent rear sights instead of the fixed notch rear sights as seen on serial number “DP104,” which purportedly belonged to Inglis engineer Tom Clift. Fitted with
a pair of checkered plastic grips. Regardless of the true meaning, very few “DP” prefix Inglis High Power pistols have been recorded, and they are exceedingly difficult to find in any condition. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original factory phosphate finish with scattered light handling marks and edge wear, along with remnants of orange paint on the slide near the muzzle and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. One would spend a great deal of time trying to locate a “DP” prefix Inglis High Power in similar condition.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3510
Excellent Austrian Police Marked Fabrique Nationale Hi-Power Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box and Two Matching Unit Marked Magazines - Serial no. 2184, 9 mm Luger cal.,
4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in Belgium after World War II under contract for the Austrian Police in a specific serial range outside of normal commercial production. Features fixed serrated blade front and notch rear sights, standard FN manufacturer’s marking and Browning patent roll marked on the left of the slide, importer mark on the bottom of the grip frame, and matching serial numbers on the right side of the slide and frame, as well as the left of the barrel. Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips with red painted interiors. The frontstrap and the baseplates of both included magazines bear matching Austrian Police inventory marks “LGK NÖ/0284”. Also includes a black Fabrique Nationale box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall as Austrian Police used and surplused, retaining 95% original deep blue finish with very mild holster pattern edge wear, limited minor spotting, thinning on the grip straps, crisp grip checkering, and minor handling marks. The box is good with tape repairs. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500
Excellent German Mauser Single Shot Bolt Action Training Rifle in .22 LR - Serial no. 183724, 22 LR cal., 26 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured prior to World War II as a single shot training rifle with an action visually pattered after that of the Mauser Model 98k. Features ramped blade front and adjustable tangent rear sights (graduated from 30 to 200 meters), optic mounting rail integrated into the top of the receiver, “Mauser banner” on top of the receiver ring, and “D.R.P. D.R.G.M.” marked on the right side of the barrel. The left side of the barrel is marked with “crown/B”, “crown/U”, and “crown/G” proofs, with the receiver and bolt are marked with “crown/U” and “crown/B” proofs. With matching serial numbers on the receiver and barrel, along with matching “3724” partial marked on the underside of the bolt handle. Fitted in an oiled walnut stock with grasping grooves, checkered semi-pistol grip, “Mauser banner” stamped into the right side of the butt, and checkered “Mauser banner” marked plastic buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original Mauser factory deep blue finish with limited minor handling marks and a plum coloration to the barrel. The stock is also excellent with a few minor
LOT 3511
small dents, along with crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3509
Historic World War II H.M.S. Mary Rose 1944 Marked Brass Ship’s Bell - This attractive World War II era ship’s bell is marked for the H.M.S. Mary Rose, which was laid down on 25 February 1943 and
was launched 5 August 1943 with the hull number J360. The Mary Rose was an Algerine Class minesweeper capable of handling all manner of marine mines including magnetic, as well as providing light escort capabilities. The ship had two commanders during
the war, Arthur Lewis Gulvin from August 1944 to April 1945,
and Derek Harold Edleston from April 1945 to 1946. The ship was scrapped in in 1957. These bells were primarily used for indication of time on board ships for much of history, the bell generally being rung a certain number of times to indicate each half hour of a certain watch period. It is approximately 13 inches tall
and approximately 12 inches in diameter at the base. It is primarily cast brass with iron mounting point at the top.
The mounting iron and letters feature a black
enamel finish.
CONDITION: Fine overall showing an attractively aged
patina on the brass with a few scattered patches of light oxidation/verdigris and retaining most of the black enamel finish. Estimate: 2,500 - 5,000
LOT 3512
Very Fine World War II German
Foreign Office Dagger with
Portepee - NSN. Designed by
Joachim von Ribbentrop for issue
to officers of the Foreign Office,
the diplomats and administrators
of the Office received very similar sidearms, distinguished by the head of the Reichsadler on the guard; “Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich” by Johnson notes the head for the diplomat dagger as facing right, while “Daggers and Edged Weapons of Hitler’s Germany” by Atwood notes the diplomat dagger head as facing left. Measuring 14 3/4 inches overall with a 10 3/8 inch blade bearing the “scales” trademark and “Alcoso” address on the reverse of the blade, darkened silver plated furniture, left-facing eagle on the guard, imitation pearl grips, silver wire portepee, and a pebble grain pattern metal sheath.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, with minor spotting on the otherwise excellent blade, a fine untouched darkened appearance to the fittings, and light handling marks overall.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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