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The Next Two Lots are Consecutively Serial Numbered
LOT 3681
Very Rare Smith & Wesson Model 52-A 38 AMU Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box
- Serial no. 35909,
38 AMU cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured from 1961-1964 expressly for the U.S. Army
Marksmanship Unit (AMU). It is chambered in the .38 AMU
cartridge, which was developed by the AMU armorers of
Fort Benning, Georgia for the unit. Only 87 of the pistols
were produced, all of which fall in the serial number range
35850-35927. It is rumored that the low production is
due to the aluminum frames being unable to hold up to
long term firing, because of this they were released to
the public. The barrel bears the standard “38 A.M.U. CTG.”
marking with the otherwise standard Model 52 markings. Includes the original factory box, and cleaning rod with brush. This example is consecutively numbered to the next lot.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, some light muzzle wear, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine.
Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 3682
Very Rare Smith & Wesson Model 52-A 38 AMU Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box
- Serial no. 35910,
38 AMU cal., 4 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured from
1961-1964 expressly for the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit
(AMU). It is chambered in the .38 AMU cartridge, which
was developed by the AMU armorers of Fort Benning,
Georgia for the unit. Only 87 of the pistols were produced
all of which fall in the serial number range 35850-35927.
It is rumored that the low production is due to the
aluminum frames being unable to hold up to long term
firing, because of this they were released to the public. Th
barrel bears the standard “38 A.M.U. CTG.” marking with the otherwise standard Model 52 markings. Includes the original factory box, and cleaning rod with brush. This example is consecutively numbered to the previous lot.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine.
Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 3683
Rare American Derringer Corporation Semmerling
Model LM-4 Pistol - Serial no. 556, 45 ACP cal., 4 inch solid
rib bbl., stainless finish, plastic grips. Designed to be offered
for use by clandestine services or as the ultimate police backup
weapon, the LM-4 is a manually operated 5-shot repeater that
is 5 1/4 inches long and is the smallest 5-shot .45 caliber pistol
ever produced. The LM-4 pistol is not a semi-automatic, although
it physically resembles one. The slide is flicked forward and back after
each double action squeeze of the trigger. The firearm is hand built and features
a serrated blade front sight, notch rear sight, smooth trigger and plastic checkered grips. Includes generic case and manual.
CONDITION: Excellent overall with some light scuffing and a couple minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
LOT 3684
Scarce Steel Frame Smith & Wesson Model 39 Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Box - Serial no. 62245, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
The Model 39 was the first 9 mm double action, semi-automatic pistol produced in the U.S. Steel frame models, like this example, were first introduced in 1954-1955, but not assembled or sold until 1966, with only 927 manufactured. Fitted with serrated blade front and adjustable rear sights. Includes an original box, extra magazine,
and warranty card.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus
original blue finish with limited handling
marks. Grips are very fine with a couple minor
dings and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine. Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3685
Scarce Steel Frame Smith & Wesson
Model 39 Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Box - Serial no. 63020, 9 mm Luger cal., 4
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
The Model 39 was the first 9 mm double
action, semi-automatic pistol produced in the
U.S. Steel frame models, like this example,
were first introduced in 1954-1955, but not
assembled or sold until 1966, with only 927
manufactured. Fitted with fixed blade front
and adjustable rear sights. Includes a non-
original S&W blue box hand marked “21” on
one end and affixed with a hand marked label
reading “39/Stl Frame/Late” on the other end,
an extra magazine, and cleaning tools.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine.
Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3686
Rare Smith & Wesson Model 147A Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no.
A490092, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, plastic grips. Only 112 of these
steel frame high capacity autos were made in
1979. The model number stamping on these
guns originally started as a Model 47, and wa
later overstamped 147A. The pistol features fixed front and windage adjustable notch rear sights. The grips are checkered nylon with S&W monograms at the top of each side. Includes original box. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine.
Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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358 Estimate: 5,500 - 7,500