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LOT 465
Documented Finnish Army Property Marked Mauser C96 Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol, Photographed in “Axis
Pistols” by Jan Still - Serial no. 17003, 7.63 mm Mauser auto cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This Mauser C96
Broomhandle pistol features boxed “SA” Finnish Army property stamps located on the left of the chamber and on the right of the
frame beneath the frame address. It is one of a number of Broomhandle pistols that were funneled to the successful “white” faction
of the Finnish Civil War in early 1918, and these pistols saw continued use between the World Wars for Civil Guard duty, then were
relegated to the Finnish Army in late 1939 to early 1940 for use in the Winter War due to a high demand for sidearms, at this time
receiving the “SA” Finnish Army stamp, and used throughout the Continuation War between 1941-1944, lending to their scarcity
today. This exact pistol is photographed in Jan C. Still’s reference book “Axis Pistols” on page 308 (Figure 98). Blade front and 1,000-
meter tangent rear sights, with the three-line address on the top chamber flat, “crown/crown/U” proofs on the chamber and bolt,
two-line address on the right side of the frame, new safety hammer, slotted back strap, and serrated walnut grips. All matching
visible serial numbers including the interiors of both grip panels. The lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from
noted author Jan C. Still’s family verifying it is from his personal collection.
CONDITION: Very fine as Finnish arsenal refurbished, retains 95% dull blue finish with some areas of discoloration. Grips are fine
with a faded appearance, likely from period snow use, and a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Jan Still Luger Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
AS PICTURED
AND DESCRIBED
IN THE BOOK AXIS
PISTOLS BY STILL
LOT 464
World War II Finnish Captured Tokarev SVT-40 Semi-
Automatic Rifle - Serial no. M1590, 7.62x54 R cal., 27 inch round
bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. Originally manufactured at the Tula Arsenal in the Soviet Union, this SVT-40 Tokarev is
marked as a weapon captured in the field by Finland and returned to service following inspection. With many common pieces of equipment
between them, Finland was aggressive about putting captured Soviet ordnance to work. Hooded post front and tangent rear sights, with “star/1941” on top
of the receiver ring and the Finnish Army “SA” acceptance stamp on the left side near the serial number. The sides of the receiver are grooved for a scope
mount, but no cut has been made for the locking wedge. Mixed numbers overall, with the “SA” mark also present on the magazine. Fitted with a ventilated metal
heat shield around the barrel, ventilated forearm, smooth pistol grip, cupped buttplate and a brown leather sling. Transliterated original S/N: GM1590.
CONDITION: Very good as arsenal refurbished, with 70% of the blue finish, showing areas of gray and brown patina, mild spotting and light handling marks. The wood is also very good, with a number of scuffs and dents.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 463
Very Fine World War II British BSA No. 4 Mk I (T)
Enfield Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope and
Transit Chest - Serial no. U31632, 303 cal., 25 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Blade front and ladder rear
sights, the latter with the fixed “battle range” sight cut
down to make room for the Number 32 Mark 3 scope,
which is marked “OS 2039A”, “No 23588” and “1945”, and
installed in a mount numbered to match the receiver.
“M47C/U31632/1945/TR” marked on the left of the stock socket. The comb of the stock has a hardwood cheekpiece held on with two wood screws. Matching serial number also marked on the bolt handle
and stamped on the bottom of the forend, with the top of the wrist numbered to match the scope. Included with the rifle is a pair of leather lens caps, leather sling, a steel scope case numbered to both
scope and rifle, and a yellow and green painted hardwood transit case.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% of the arsenal blue finish, showing rough areas on the receiver, oxidization on and around the scope bases, a plum patina on the front sight wings, and mild spotting and
handling marks overall. The stock is fine, with mild scuffs and dings. The optics are crisp, with mild spotting and wear on the exterior. Mechanically excellent. The handles on the transit case are coming
apart, otherwise the accessories are in good order.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500