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LOT 1650
Prototype Detonics Pocket 9 Semi-Automatic Pistol
- Serial no. TDCEXP1, 9 mm para cal., 3 inch round bbl.,
stainless finish, plastic grips. The pistol has the serial number
“TDCEXP1” on the butt, likely noting it was an experimental
pistol that later became the production Pocket 9. The left side of the slide is marked “DETONICS 9x19/Pocket 9”
CONDITION: Very fine with some
scratches at the muzzle.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Supica Collection.
Estimate: 500 - 800
LOT 1647
TDE Corp Auto Mag 180 Semi-Automatic Pistol Serial
Number “WJD001” - Serial no. WJD001, 44 AMP cal., 10 inch
round bbl., stainless finish, synthetic grips. Standard markings and features. Consignor states this pistol was possibly made for Walt Jones, the purchasing agent and machinist for TDE/AMT.
CONDITION: Very fine overall with a few light
handling marks, a blemish on the bottom of
the right grip panel, and crisp grip checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Supica Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
Serial Number 1 Firearms from the Jim Supica Collection
LOT 1648
Early Serial Number “A00001Y” Beretta
Series 70s Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Box - Serial no. A00001Y, 380 ACP cal., 3
1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic
grips. Manufactured in 1974. Standard
markings and features as well as the serial number “A00001Y” on the left side of the frame. The consignor note reports that a prominent Beretta collector believes this to be the first gun of this model. Includes a correct Beretta box.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and slight spotting on the slide. Grips are very fine with handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Supica Collection.
Estimate: 600 - 1,000
LOT 1649
Prototype Seecamp Co. LWS Semi-Automatic Pistol Serial Number LT1 Presented to Author Leroy Thompson - Serial no.
LT1, 25 ACP cal., 2 inch round bbl., stainless finish, plastic grips. The included letter from gun author Leroy Thompson says this prototype pistol was sent to him to test for Combat Handguns magazine. The pistol has standard features and is marked “RESTRICTED EDITION” on the right of the slide and with the “LT1” serial number on the left of the frame. Includes an unmarked box (labels detached but included). CONDITION: Very fine with some minor handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine with aforementioned detached but included labels.
Provenance: The Supica Collection.
Estimate: 800 - 1,200
LOT 1651
Wyoming Arms Parker 10 mm Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Special Vanity Serial Number and Box - Serial no.
SAFARI-1, 10 mm auto cal., 7 inch round bbl., stainless finish,
synthetic grips. Standard markings and features. Includes original box. Per the consignor this pistol was reportedly made for a fund raising raffle at the “Safari” bar.
CONDITION: Excellent overall with minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine.
Provenance: The Supica Collection.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800
LOT 1652
OMC Backup Model Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. AB-01, 380 ACP cal.,
2 1/2 inch round bbl., stainless finish,
rosewood grips. The included letter form
Allen M. Bernkrant states that he was OMC’s first major account and that he personally received all their serial number “1” guns, though the also included Jim Supica letter states some of these may be special serial number “1” guns with Bernkrant’s initials as prefixes or suffixes. This pistol displays standard markings and features along with the serial number “AB-01”.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, with scattered handling marks and some light surface oxidation. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Supica Collection.
Estimate: 800 - 1,200
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