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LOT 452
Pieper Bergmann
Patent Model
1910/21 Semi-
Automatic
Pistol - Serial
no. 6683, 9 mm cal., 4 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish,
hardwood grips. Blade front and notch rear sights, with
the three line Pieper address/Bergmann patent markings on the
left side of the barrel extension, with “M. 1910/21” on the left side
of the extension and “513” on the right side of the frame. Fitted
with a set of smooth, matching numbered hardwood grips.
LOT 450
Scarce British Webley & Scott
Model 1910 Type III Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 66654, 38 ACP cal., 5 inch
round bbl., blue finish, hard
rubber grips. One of a reported
total of 361 Model 1910 Type III ‘self loading’ pistols
manufactured by the British firm Webley & Scott Ltd.
primarily in the “66,300” to “66,600” serial number
range circa 1912, as discussed from pages 177 to 183 of
“Webley & Scott Automatic Pistols” by Gordon Bruce. The
most recognizable design characteristic of the type III
variant is the deletion of the grip safety found the earlier
type I and II. Features fixed blade front and windage
adjustable notch rear sights, “crown/BV” proofs on the
frame, slide, and barrel, the Webley and Scott “winged
bullet” logo roll-marked on the left side of the slide along
with the three-line addresses and caliber designation
along with the “SAFE” marking to the rear, the serial number on
the left rear portion of the frame, and a rectangular fixed lanyard loop on the left side of
the grip frame. Fitted with a pair of ‘diamond’ pattern checkered hard rubber grips and a
nickel plated magazine.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% plus original bright blue finish with the balanced thinned
with some smooth grey and brown patina, some scattered minor patches of freckling,
minor edge wear, scattered light handling marks, and clear roll-marks. The grips are
very fine with some light compression marks in the otherwise well-defined checkering.
Mechanically functions.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 451
Scarce British
Webley & Scott Model
1909 Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 116533,
9 mm cal., 5 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Approximately 1,694 of these pistols were
manufactured by Webley & Scott Ltd. between 1908-
1922 (main production between 1908-1914, 1 of which
was manufactured in the year 1922), per page 166 of
“Webley & Scott Automatic Pistols” by Gordon Bruce.
Features a rounded blade front sight and screw drift
adjustable notch rear sight, “crown/BP” over a “crown/BV”
proof on top of the chamber, a slide release button on
top of the slide, the “winged bullet/W&S” logo along with
the three-line Webley & Scott Ltd. addresses and caliber
designation roll-marked on the left of the slide, the serial
number on the left of the frame with another “crown/BV” proof
on the right side, along with the magazine release button and a lanyard loop integrated
into the bottom of the grip frame. Fitted with a pair of checkered hardwood grips and a
nickel plated magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 80% plus original bright blue finish with some scattered
light edge wear, areas of thinning on the frame with smooth brown and gray patina,
minor specs of spotting/freckling, minor handling marks, and mostly bright small
components. Grips are very good, with a glued crack in the right panel and light
compression wear in the otherwise defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 453
Presentation Inscribed Webley &
Scott Mark IV 22 Caliber Double
Action Revolver with Pearl Grips
- Serial no. 95499, 22 cal., 4 inch solid
bbl., blue finish, pearl grips. Manufactured c. 1943. Blade and notch
sights, with the Birmingham address on top of the topstrap, model
and caliber on the left and “MADE IN ENGLAND” on the right, “22 LR 610/8
TONS” on the left of the barrel lug and the Webley “winged bullet” logo on the
right, manual safety and a set of smooth pearl grips. Matching numbers present
on the barrel, cylinder (“A” prefix) and frame (“A” marked above serial number).
The left side of the barrel is inscribed “MADE EXPRESSLY FOR William B. Edwards”; Mr.
Selleck indicates this was made for well known author Colonel William B. Edwards,
the wartime Senior Staff Officer for General George C. Marshall in London, with this
being the only example like it known.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with 85% plus original high polish blue finish, showing a few
spots of gray patina on the frame and gripstraps, edge wear, and minor spotting and scratches. The attractive
pearl grips are excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
CONDITION: Very fine, with
85% plus original blue
finish, showing bright wear
on the high edges, a few
light scratches and dings, and a small amount
of spotting. The otherwise fine grips have a chip
absent from the top left rear panel and minor
scattered dents. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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