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LOT 1393
Early Production Chinese
Contract Inglis High Power
Semi-Automatic Pistol, Serial
Number “CH36” - Serial no. CH36, 9 mm cal.,
4 3/4 inch round bbl., phosphate finish, plastic
grips. Manufactured c. 1944 in Canada, this is a
very early “Pattern Number One” High Power pistol,
as produced for shipment to China. Manufactured
concurrently with the “Pattern Number Two” intended for British and Canadian contracts, the
Chinese model retained the tangent rear sight and slot for a shoulder stock (not included).
Per the assigned numbering pattern, this pistol would
be the 36th made for China. Blade front and tangent rear
sights, with the early pattern Chinese nomenclature over
the Inglis address on the left side of the slide, matching
stacked serial numbers on the right side of the barrel,
slide, and frame, and the Canadian trilingual lend-lease
sticker on the front strap. Fitted with checkered grips and
a “JI” marked magazine. Included with the lot is a custom
black leatherette case, a Western-brand box of 9mm
hollow point ammunition (opened and resealed with
tape), and a copy of “The Inglis-Browning Hi-Power Pistol” by R. Blake Stevens.
CONDITION: Fine, with 60% of the arsenal refurbished phosphate finish, showing bright wear along the edges,
areas of thinning , and mild handling marks. A small chip is visible inside the slide, at the rear of the recoil spring
guide, possibly a factory machining error. The “CANADA” sticker is worn on the sides, with the maple leaf still
legible. The grips are also fine, with minor scattered dings. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good, with
light handling marks.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1394
Excellent Vietnam War Era Soviet Izhevsk
Arsenal Makarov Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Holster and Two Matching Magazines - Serial no.
0739, 9 mm Makarov cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1966, as dated on
the left side of the frame, along with an importer mark
on the right side. Features fixed blade front and notch
rear sights on a matted rib, matching serial numbers
on the left side of the frame, slide, and safety lever,
along with the Izhevsk Arsenal “circled triangle” mark
on the left of the frame with two circled letter proofs.
The transliterated serial number is “IN 0739”. Fitted with
a checkered brown bakelite grip with a lanyard loop
on the left side and a blued magazine with matching
serial number “0739/1” marked on the back side.
Includes a “1985” dated brown leather flap holster with
a steel cleaning rod, and an extra blued magazine with
matching serial number “0739/2” marked
on the back side.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with
some minor cycling wear on the barrel, plum coloration to the
hammer and safety lever, along with some minor handling marks.
The grips is exceptionally fine with some minor handling marks in
the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster
is exceptionally fine. Overall a very attractive example of a Vietnam
War era Soviet Makarov pistol with two matching
numbered magazines!
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,250
LOT 1395
Tokyo Arsenal Baby Nambu Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Holster, Extra Magazine, and
Attribution to a U.S. Army Major General - Serial no. 684,
7 mm Nambu cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, checkered
hardwood grips. Manufactured by the Tokyo Arsenal from 1909
to 1928, the Baby Nambu was the semi-official officer’s pistol of the
Imperial Japanese Military; officers would privately purchase their sidearms,
with the Baby Nambu presented as the local alternative to imports from firms like
Colt, FN and Walther. Fixed sights, with the “stacked cannonball” arsenal marking
on top of the chamber and the nomenclature markings and serial number on the
right side of the frame. Fitted with checkered grips and two nickel finished, alloy
base magazines. The magazines are mixed numbered (one, “674/.”, is close enough
that it could conceivably have been an accidental swap in the field), and the firing
pin is unnumbered; otherwise, numbers are matching overall, including inside the
grip panels. Included with the pistol is a brown leather clamshell holster. Consignor-
supplied information states that this pistol rig was the personal property of a
Brigadier General Jack S. Blocker; born in Birmingham and educated at the University
of Florida, Blocker began his service career in 1941, serving with IV and XIV Corps in
the Pacific, participating in the Solomon Island and Philippine Island campaigns, as
well as the post-war occupation of Japan where this weapon was physically acquired.
His career continued until 1969, with duty in West Germany and South Korea.
CONDITION: Fine, with 75% of the original blue finish, showing extensive scattered rust oxidization overall with
heavier concentrations around the magazine well and some pitting under the grips, bright edge wear, and some
minor dings and handling marks. The grips are also fine, with a few mild dings. The holster is very good, with
detached stitching on lower belt loop, some scuffs, and cracking. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1396
Chinese Copy of a Mauser/Mannlicher Type Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
12345678, 7.63 mm cal., 7 1/4 inch round bbl., bright finish, plastic grips. This classic
Chinese Warlord pistol is a copy of a European semi-automatic pistol, with features
similar to those found on a Mauser or Mannlicher pistol. The frame and slide are marked
with various Belgian style proof marks and the word “NATIONALE” as well as other false
European style stampings. This is common on Chinese copies of European pistols of the early 20th century; it was
thought that more discerning Chinese buyers would prefer a Belgian or German pistol, and these were meant to
simulate the correct markings. With a fixed pinched blade front and a false tangent rear sight. Grips are a clear
acrylic, and the rear grip strap is slotted for a stock.
CONDITION: Good with a primarily mottled gray/brown patina displaying areas of edge wear, moderate spotting
and light pitting. Grips are also good. Mechanically good.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500