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LOT 3746
Mateba MTR-8 Double Action Target
Revolver - Serial no. 000411, 38 Special cal., 11
3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
The MTR design was Emilio Ghisoni’s first revolver design,
predating his better known Mateba semi-automatic revolver. Unlike a standard revolver,
this model features a lowered bore axis by moving the cylinder to directly in front of the trigger guard, this also
allows for a larger, higher capacity cylinder because the size of the cylinder is not restricted by the shooter’s grip,
it also directs recoil forces more in line with the shooters arm. The revolver also uses a unique loading method
using clamshell style disk to hold the individual rounds which are then inserted into the rear of the cylinder. The revolver will not fire without the loading disk in place. This example is fitted with an adjustable high visibility post front and notch rear sights, standard maker’s marks on the right side of the frame, and serial number marking on the left, importer marking on the barrel, smooth trigger, external lever for advancing the cylinder, and textured walnut forend and target style grip. The revolver appears to have once been outfitted as the MTRC-8 carbine; however, the buttstock has been removed and is not included. It is estimated only about 500 of these models were produced.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% original blue finish with some light handling marks, light oxidation on the cylinder shield, and a cylinder drag line. Furniture is excellent with crisp texturing overall. Mechanically excellent. This is one revolver missing from nearly every collection, don’t lose out on making it a part of yours!
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 3750
Gold Inlaid Walther/Interarms 50 Jahre Edition Model
PP Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial no. 215, 9 mm
Kurz (380 Auto) cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured by Walther to commemorate 50 years
of Model PP production. Features standard blade and notch
sights, 60 degree safety/decocking lever, and gold washed
small parts. The slide has gold wire inlaid 50th anniversary
commemorative markings on the left side and “W 215 von
500” on the right. Fitted with oak leaf and acorn carved
grips with the Walther banner at the top. Includes a Walther
display case, certificate of authenticity, original Walther black
plastic box with cleaning rod, original test target, and an extra magazine. This pistol is consecutively numbered to the previous lot.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and some light spotting on the backstrap at the butt. Grips are excellent with crisp carving. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000
LOT 3751
Excellent Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no. 116089A, 9 mm Kurz (380 Auto) cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in West Germany. Fitted with fixed blade and notch sights, Walther banner and two-line address on left side of slide, 60 degree decocking safety, standard proofs and “66” proof date on the barrel. Includes original Walther snake skin box, original test target dated April 22, 1966, and an extra magazine without pinky grip baseplate.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original
blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 3752
Sig Sauer JP226 Jubilee 125th Anniversary Commemorative Semi- Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial
no. JP1576, 9 mm para cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1985. Standard markings and features. Includes wooden display case and commemorative plaque inside of the case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine with some flaking on the latch and scuffs on the lid.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3753
Excellent Walther PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no. 107264A, 9 mm Kurz (380 Auto) cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in West Germany. Fitted with fixed blade and notch sights, Walther banner and two-line address on left side of slide, 60 degree decocking safety, standard proofs and “65” proof date on the barrel. Includes original Walther snake skin box, original test target dated September 7, 1965, and an extra magazine without pinky grip baseplate.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue
finish with limited handling marks, slight wear at the muzzle, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
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LOT 3747
Mauser Model 1902 Luger Cartridge Counter
Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial
no. C133von250, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1982 as a run of just
250 pistols, this Luger features polished blue finish on the
upper, side plate, and grip straps with a matte blue on the
sides and straw small parts. A panel has been etched on the
left side and gold inlaid with “Mod. 1902 Cartridge Counter”
in Gothic script. The toggle features a similar oval panel with
“DWM” logo inlaid in gold. The left grip features the rare
cartridge counter feature. The magazine baseplate is wood
and is marked “Cal. 9M/M”. Includes a briefcase style case
containing cleaning tools, a takedown tool, extra magazine
with matching baseplate, and original paperwork including
matching number test target.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3748
Walther Model PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol in .22 LR with Box - Serial no. 110074LR, 22 LR cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1967 in West Germany. Fitted with blade and notch sights, and marked with
the Walther banner and two line address on the left of the slide. Includes original Walther snake skin box, original test target, and an extra magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with minor holster type wear at the muzzle and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800
LOT 3749
Gold Inlaid Walther/Interarms 50 Jahre Edition Model PP Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Case - Serial no. 214, 9 mm Kurz (380 Auto) cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured by Walther to commemorate 50 years of
Model PP production. Features standard blade and notch sights, 60 degree safety/
decocking lever, and gold washed small parts. The slide has gold wire inlaid 50th
anniversary commemorative markings on the left side and “W 214 von 500” on the
right. Fitted with oak leaf and acorn carved grips with the Walther banner at the
top. Includes a Walther display case, certificate of authenticity, original Walther black
plastic box with cleaning rod, original test target, and three magazines total (one has
a damaged finger extension). This lot is consecutively numbered to the following lot.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp grip carving. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000