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LOT 3455
Very Scarce Swiss SIG P210-3 Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Holster Rig - Serial no. P8646, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 3/4
inch round bbl., blue finish, checkered plastic grips. Manufactured
c. 1976, in a small batch with loaded chamber indicators with an
estimated total production of just 50 pistols, made from existing bolt
pieces of earlier pistols within the reported serial number range “P
8001” to “P 8900” as detailed on page 70 of “Die SIG Pistolen” by H. P.
Doebeli. Reportedly, 20-25 of the pistols each sold by Schneebeli (a
gun shop in St. Gallen) and Hammerli GmbH in Tiengen. Importer
marked on the bottom of the grip frame. Features fixed blade front
and notch rear sights, Swiss “cross in shield” crest on the rear sight
flat, a loaded chamber indicator on top of the slide, circled “SIG”
logo on the left of the slide, and color coded “S/F” safety selector markings
on the left of the frame. Matching serial numbers on the frame, slide, and barrel, with “BP” (Bernerprobe) proofs on the
frame and barrel. Fitted with a pair of checkered black plastic grips. Includes a black leather flap holster with “A.DEISS/
BASEL/7 2” manufacturer stamp on the rear and a black leather suspension strap.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus bright original blue finish with some minor edge wear, some minor cycling
wear, limited minor handling marks, and attractive plum coloration on the frame. The grips are also excellent with
crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster rig is very good.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3452
Very Scarce Swiss SIG P210-3 Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Holster Rig - Serial no. P8232, 9
mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured c. 1976, in a small batch with loaded
chamber indicators with an estimated total production of
just 50 pistols, made from existing bolt pieces of earlier
pistols within the reported serial number range “P 8001”
to “P 8900” as detailed on page 70 of “Die SIG Pistolen” by
H. P. Doebeli. Reportedly, 20-25 of the pistols each sold
by Schneebeli (a gun shop in St. Gallen) and Hammerli
GmbH in Tiengen. Importer marked on the bottom of the
grip frame. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights,
Swiss “cross in shield” crest on the rear sight flat, a loaded
chamber indicator on top of the slide, circled “SIG” logo on the left of the slide, and color coded “S/F”
safety selector markings on the left of the frame. Matching serial numbers on the frame, slide and barrel, with
“BP” (Bernerprobe) proofs on the frame and barrel. Fitted with a pair of ribbed walnut grips. Includes a black
leather flap holster with faint manufacturer stamp on the rear, a black leather suspension strap, and an extra
blued magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% original high polish blue finish with some light edge wear, some limited
visible freckling, and limited minor handling marks. The grips are very fine with some light finish thinning
and crisp ribbing. Mechanically excellent. The holster rig is very fine.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3451
Excellent SIG P210 Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Box
- Serial no. P67081, 9 mm Para
cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, plastic grips. Blade
front and fixed notch rear
sights, standard markings and
Swiss proofs, matching serial
numbers on the frame, slide,
and barrel, and checkered
plastic grips. Includes original
box and manual.
CONDITION: Excellent overall,
retaining 99% plus original
blue finish with limited
handling marks and crisp
checkering on the grips. Mechanically excellent. Box is good with storage and handling marks, torn corners
and staining.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,500
LOT 3450
Excellent and Very Scarce French M.A.B.
Model PA-15 M1 Target Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 557683, 9 mm Luger cal.,
6 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips.
Manufactured in France by Manufacture d’armes de Bayonne
(M.A.B.) c. 1960s as a lengthened target version of the standard PA-15, with
the French Gendarmerie and Armée de l’Air (Army Air Force) reportedly
having purchased limited quantities of the target variant with the designation of Pistolet
Automatique de Précision (PAP) F1. Features a full blue finish on the frame and slide
(changed to parkerizing in later production), fixed raised target blade front and adjustable
notch rear sights dovetailed into the slide, a six inch stainless steel barrel marked with
“9M/M” and a Paris House “crown/shield” proof on the right of the chamber, manufacturer’s
address roll-marked on the left of the slide with the basic model designation on the right,
along with the more precise “PA.15.M1” model designation and serial number on the right of the
frame, and a Paris House “crown/shield” proof on the right of the trigger guard. Matching “683” partial
serial numbers marked on the barrel, recoil spring guide rod, slide catch, and ejector. Fitted with a pair of
checkered birch grips and an unmarked blued magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with some limited minor edge wear, some
minor cycling wear, and some minor handling marks. The grips are also excellent with some minor handling
wear in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 3454
Excellent Swiss SIG Sauer “125
Jahre” Jubilee Commemorative
P220 Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Case - Serial no. JP478, 9
mm Luger cal., 4 3/8 inch round
bbl., phosphate/black/gold finish,
rosewood grips. Manufactured c.
1978 in commemoration of the
125th anniversary of Schweizerische
Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG), with this
example being the 478th produced
in the series. Features fixed white dot
blade front and notch rear sights,
“folded” upper portion of the front of
the slide, gold color filled SIG Sauer
marking along with “125 JAHRE”
and “1853-1978” on the left of the
slide, “MONTAGE SUISSE” (Made in
Switzerland) marked on the right of the slide, along with “BP” (Benerprobe) proofs on the left side of the slide and
barrel. Matching visible “JP478” serial numbers on the alloy frame, slide, and barrel. Fitted with a pair of floral relief
carved walnut grips and an unmarked blued magazine. Includes a walnut display case fitted for the pistol, a manual,
and a pair of keys for the case.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original phosphate, black, and gold finishes with some limited minor
freckling/spotting on the slide and limited minor handling marks. The grips are also excellent with crisp engravings.
Mechanically excellent. The case is exceptionally fine.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3453
Excellent Swiss Cantonal Police Corps of Thurgau
Marked SIG P210-1 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. P59390, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured c. 1955 and issued
to the Swiss police corps of the Canton (province) of Thurgau. Importer marked
on the grip frame. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, Swiss “cross in
shield” crest marked on the rear sight flat, circled “SIG” logo on the left of the slide, “BP”
(Bernerprobe) proofs on the frame and barrel, along with a Canton of Thurgau “two lions in shield”
coat of arms and “Polizei” (police) marking laser etched into the left side of the frame. Matching
visible “P” (Private) prefix serial numbers on the left side of the frame and slide, and on the right of
the barrel. Fitted with a pair of ribbed birch grips and an unmarked blued magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus original high polish blue finish with some minor holster
pattern edge wear, some minor cycling wear, and crisp Swiss Police markings on the frame. The grips
are very fine with chipping and some mild edge wear to the varnish finish, but otherwise crisp ribbing. Mechanically
excellent. Overall a very attractive example of a Swiss Cantonal Police Corps issued SIG P210-1 pistol!
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000