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LOT 3454
Unique and Rare
North Vietnamese/
Viet Cong Copy of
a Model 1911A1
Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 151-
28-7-1.966, 45 cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood
grips. Manufactured by an unknown party, this pistol bears
a strong resemblance to known “underground” pistols from
the Indochina/Vietnam region. Such weapons were pressed
into service for the First Indochina War against the French, and would continue
to be used by factions on both sides of the North/South split after the French left; such weapons are often associated with the Viet Cong, and a very similar weapon pictured on page 720 of “Small Arms of the World: 10th Revised Edition” by Ezell is identified to the “Cao Dai’ religious sect from the South. Made mainly by hand in crude workshops, Ezell notes that these weapons have been seen with finish “surprisingly good considering the circumstances under which they were made”. Made in direct emulation of the 1911A1, this example is marked “MADE IN-MI-NA/No 151-28-7-1.966” on the left of the slide, which may include the manufacture date
and where it was produced. The writer believes the
intended serial number is “151” while the date of
manufacture is 28 July 1966, as multiple small parts
bear the partial serial number “51”. Fitted with a
blade front sight and notch rear sight, hand-filed
slide serrations, checkered narrow hammer, no
functioning safeties, checkered hardwood grips,
smooth slightly arched mainspring housing with lanyard
loop, and handmade matching magazine numbered “51” on the base.
CONDITION: Very good, retains faint traces of the original blue finish in sheltered areas with the balance mostly
a mottled grey-brown patina and some scattered light pitting, indicative of jungle use. The grips are also very good showing some moderate wear, scattered minor dings, and otherwise well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. A rare piece missing from many of the most extensive military collections!
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 3455
Soviet Izhevsk Makarov PM Semi- Automatic Pistol with Holster - Serial no. BK2683P, 9x18 mm Makarov cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. With a design inspired by the Walther PP series, the Makarov PM
was developed shortly after the end of World War II as a lighter replacement for the Tokarev pistol, and adopted in 1951. It served as the standard issue pistol for Soviet personnel throughout the Cold War period, and subsequently with the Russian Federation forces until 2003. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, with the slide and frame marked with “BK” prefix and “P” suffix. The right side of the frame
is marked with a double stamped
import mark. Fitted with a one-piece
checkered Bakelite grip. Includes a “03/
OTK2/1962r.XI” marked brown leather
holster with cleaning rod and extra
matching number magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining
98% plus original blue finish with limited handling
marks. Grips are very fine with some light dings and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Holster an accessories are very fine with limited storage and handling marks.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3456
Scarce Sultanate
of Muscat &
Oman Contract Fabrique Nationale High-Power Semi- Automatic Pistol with Board Holster Stock and ATF Exception Documentation - Serial no. T195562,
9 mm Luger cal., 4
3/4 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, plastic
grips. Manufactured
circa 1966 as part of
an unknown (likely
limited) quantity
manufactured for the
second contract to the
Sultanate of Muscat
and Oman, with the
actual number of
delivered pistols unknown at this time. Features fixed serrated blade front and adjustable tangent rear sights (graduated from 50 to 500), extended magazine, shoulder stock slotted frame with left side lanyard loop, matching serial
numbers on the sight side of the barrel, slide, and frame,
along with “crossed swords/Jambiya” seal of the Sultanate
of Oman on the right side of the slide. Includes an oiled
walnut board shoulder stock with unnumbered iron and
attached leather flap holster, and extra magazine, along
with photocopy of the BATFE C&R exception list for the
NFA verifying that the shoulder-stocked Muscat & Oman
High Power pistols as acceptable without a tax stamp.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original blue finish
with minor oxidation on the slide and frame, some minor
thinning around the shoulder stock slot, and otherwise
limited handling evidence. The grips are also excellent with well defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. The board stock’s iron will not fit in the pistol’s connection slot, otherwise it and the holster are excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3457
British Webley & Scott Model 1913 Mark I Navy Semi- Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 4003, 455 Auto cal., 3 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. Blade front and windage adjustable rear sights, with the winged bullet logo next to “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD/PISTOL SELF-LOADING .455 MARK I N/1913” on the slide, “crown” proofs, “broad arrow” stamps, and serial number on the underside of the frame. With unmarked checkered hard rubber grips, lanyard loop on the butt, and full blue magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine with 80% original blue finish, areas of edge wear and surface scratches, small nicks and dings, and some spotting on the grip frame. The otherwise fine grips have a chip absent at the top of the left panel, slight warpage of the right panel, and dings and scratches throughout. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,250
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