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LOT 3687
MBAssociates Mark I Model B Gyrojet Pistol with Case - Serial no. B088, 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
presentation case, medallion, three Gyro jet brochures, and 11 rounds of gyrojet ammunition
(5 round nose and 6 semi-wadcutters).
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original black finish with a few light handling marks and high edge wear on the rear sight. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3688
Cased Factory Engraved Wildey Survivor
First Gas Pistol Commemorative Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 45-638, 45 Win
magnum cal., 6 inch solid rib bbl., stainless
finish, plastic grips. Standard markings and
features of the commemorative. Includes
hardwood display case, cleaning rod, and five
rounds of .45 Winchester Magnum.
CONDITION: Excellent with a few handling marks and crisp engraving and grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is good with cracks in the lid and some corner separation.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3689
Factory Engraved Wildey Survivor First Gas Pistol Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 013, 475 Wildey Mag cal., 8 inch vent rib bbl., stainless finish, rosewood grips. Standard
markings and features of the commemorative. Includes
a shipping box and cleaning rod.
CONDITION: Very good with scattered handling marks and spotting, and pitting on the rear sight. Grips are very fine with some wear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
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LOT 3686
TDE/L.E. Jurras Custom Model 100 Auto Mag Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial no. LEJ-054, 357 AMP cal., 6 inch vent rib bbl., stainless finish, laminated grips. Manufactured by TDE Corp as a special run of AutoMag Pistols built to Lee Jurras’ specification in El Monte, CA. The left of the slide is marked with the TDE and Jurras address, caliber marking and model marking. The frame is marked with the “LEJ” prefix serial number on the butt and fitted with a set of laminated contrast grips. Includes a Leatherette carry case marked “357 AMP/L. E. JURRAS, CUSTOM/MOD. 100” on the lid. CONDITION: Very good overall with scattered handling marks and some discoloration on the slide and frame. Mechanically fine. Case is very fine. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
LOT 3690
Whitney Firearms Wolverine Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Box - Serial no. 35049, 22 LR cal.,
4 1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, plastic
grips. With matching factory box, and papers.
Manufactured between 1955 and 1962 with a
futuristic, space age design that utilized a cast
aluminum frame in lieu of the standard steel
frames of the day. It was a straight blow-back
design that used a round bolt inside the upper
part of the frame with exposed cocking knobs on the rear of the frame and an exposed hammer. With fixed front and rear sights and standard markings. Includes reproduction style box. CONDITION: Near mint as polished bright with limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is also near mint.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3691
MBAssociates Mark II Model C
Gyrojet Pistol with Box - Serial no.
460, 12 mm 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. The pistol is fitted
with adjustable front and fixed notch
rear sights as well as a set of walnut grips. The left side of the frame lug is marked with
the manufacturer address, model, and caliber markings with the serial number on the underside. Includes a MBAssociated Gyrojet box.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original black finish with a couple minor handling marks on the loading door and near the muzzle. Mechanically excellent.
Box is fine with repairs on one end.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3692
Wildey Firearms Co. Survivor Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no. 09-888,
45 Win magnum cal., 6 inch round 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 original box, an extra 10 inch barrel, and three extra magazines.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, with a few
minor handling marks and crisp grip
checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Box is very fine.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3693
29 Rounds of Gyrojet Mk. I Ammunition with Box - A total of 29 rounds of Gyrojet ammunition with a complete 24 round box and five loose rounds, one of which is a “wadcutter” profile. All 24 rounds in the box are unmarked with the 4-vent breech arrangement and the traditional “bullet” profile conical tip. The plain cardboard box is dot-stamped “24” on the underside, and, though unmarked, is consistent in design and materials with known MB Associates ammunition boxes.
CONDITION: Very fine overall with the five loose rounds showing some darkening and the 24 rounds in the box mostly bright with some areas of discoloration and two with tip wear. The box is very good with some water damage with one of the wing flaps nearly detached.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750