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LOT 1609
Whitney Arms Company Wolverine Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Box - Serial no. 27783, 22 LR cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, white plastic grips. Fixed blade front and square notch rear sights. The slide is marked “WHITNEY” on the left side and “WHITNEY FIREARMS INC., NEW HAVEN, CONN.,U.S.A.” on the right side. Aluminum alloy frame and 10 round magazine. Rare white checkered plastic grips. Includes original box, hand numbered to the gun.
CONDITION: Near mint overall, bright polished finish with limited handling marks and crisp checkering on the excellent grips. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine with worn corners.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1610
Dardick Model 1500 Autoloading Revolver
- NSN, 38 Special cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl.,
black finish, plastic grips. Manufactured circa 1958-1962, the Dardick 1500
uses a novel combination of a fixed in-grip magazine, an open-sided
auto-ejecting three chamber cylinder and a proprietary plastic-cased
triangular cartridge dubbed the “tround”. This combination permits
an ammunition capacity in line with an automatic pistol while retaining
the simple reliability of a revolver. Additionally, the barrel is secured with a single threaded bolt and can be rapidly detached or swapped.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus original black finish some handling marks most noticeable on the loading door, light high edge wear, and slightly softened grip checkering. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1612
MBAssociates Mark I Model B Gyrojet Pistol with Box - Serial no. B5264, 13 mm Rocket cal., 5 inch round bbl., black finish, walnut grips. A product of the 1960s, the Mark I Gyrojet uses a 13mm solid fuel rocket in place of a standard cartridge. As the rocket does
not need a solid chamber or extractor equipment, the entire pistol can be greatly simplified and made from lightweight materials. Adjustable blade front and fixed notch rear sights, front-mounted hammer, “MARK I MODEL B” marked on the left side, and a pair of smooth grips. Includes a MBAssociates Gyrojet box and five rounds of wadcutter ammunition. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% original black finish with some light handling marks, and some muzzle and high edge wear. Grips are very fine with dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1613
Wildey Firearms Co. Survivor Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no.
09-1400, 45 Win magnum cal., 10 inch
vent rib bbl., stainless finish, plastic
grips. Fitted with integral blade front
and fully adjustable rear sights with the
manufacturer marking on the right side
of the slide. The frame features a set of
screwless checkered grips. Includes a
Wildey box with blank end and an
extra magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine with scattered
handling marks, some spotting on the
barrel and slide, and crisp grip checkering. The gas regulator is absent allowing the regulator to turn freely; otherwise, mechanically excellent. Box is fine.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1614
Scarce AMT Baby Automag Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. BAM0670, 22 LR cal., 8
1/2 inch vent rib bbl., stainless steel finish, laminated grips. Vent rib barrel and Millet
adjustable rear sight. Number 670 out of approximately 1,000 manufactured.
CONDITION: Excellent with 99% original finish, showing only light handling marks. The
grips are also excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1615
Hollywood Legend John Wayne Owned OMC Backup .380 Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol with Certificate of Authenticity - Serial no. A02531, 380 cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl., stainless finish, walnut grips. Fitted with low profile blade front
and slide notch rear sights. The slide is marked with
the OMC logo and address, caliber marking, and
model marking on the left with “STAINLESS STEEL -
MADE IN U.S.A.” on the right. The frame is fitted with
a set of hardwood grips. An included Certificate of
Authenticity states this pistol was given to American
icon and legendary western film star John Wayne
who then gave the pistol to his oldest son Michael.
This pistol would have likely been one of the last he
received before his untimely 1979 death.
CONDITION: Very fine with scattered light handling marks and some discoloration on the top and rear of the slide. Grips are very fine with a slight chip in the right panel.
Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,000 - 1,500
LOT 1611
Cased Auto-Mag “Founders Edition” Model 180-D Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. FE-57, 44 AMP cal., 8 inch vent rib bbl., stainless finish,
walnut grips. This pistol is one of only 77 modern reproduction of the
instantly recognizable Auto-Mag pistol made famous by Clint Eastwood
in Sudden Impact. This example features serrated blade front and
adjustable rear sights on the slide with “AUTO MAG/”Founders Edition”
/44 AMP” on the left with the manufacturer address and model marking
on the right. The frame features the serial number on the butt and a set
of checkered walnut grips. Includes a presentation case and two magazines total.
CONDITION: Excellent with minimal handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. This is your opportunity to own one of these rare Founders Edition pistols.
462 Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
John Wayne