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LOT 1524
Gold Damascened Llama Deluxe Martial Double Action Revolver Attributed as Ordered by Saddam Hussein for Presentation to Air Force Generals - Serial
no. 929029, 38 Special cal., 4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/ gold finish, hardwood grips. This gold damascened presentation Llama revolver is accompanied by a
consignor supplied letter that states, “After the first Gulf War, Saddam Hussein contacted Llama and commission twelve (12) damascened
Llama Deluxe Martial revolvers, to be awarded to victorious Iraqi Army and Air Force Generals. In the event, there were no such victories, and these revolvers were never picked up from Llama. Llama subsequently went bankrupt...” The gold demascene on
the revolver features animal and
floral designs, “LLAMA-CAL-38” on
the top left of the frame, “C.M.I.- MIAMI-FLORIDA” on the top right
of the frame, and an Iraqi Air
Force crest on the right sideplate. Includes a matching hand numbered Llama
red plastic case.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% gold
damascene and blue finishes. Grips are also
excellent with minimal handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1525
Elaborate Gold Damascene Embellished Gabilondo y Urresti Automatica Espanola “Buffalo” Marked
Semi-Automatic Vest Pocket Pistol with Pearl Grips - Serial no. 12455, 7.65 mm auto cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/gold finish. Small fixed blade front sight and
frame notch rear sights. The slide, frame and grip safety are gold washed with swirling scroll and geometric design patterns with engraved punch dot borders. Checkered
slide catch/safety. The grips are smooth mother of pearl with
handling marks, a repaired
cracked section on rear
edge of the left panel, and
a chip on the top front edge
of the right panel. The trigger
mechanism is broken, otherwise
the slide mechanically functions fine.
Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
inset gold Indian head coins. Includes an extra magazine.
CONDITION: Fine, retains half of the original blue finish with areas flaking to a smooth gray and brown patina, and strong gold finish. Grips are very good with scattered light
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