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LOT 1613
Scarce Bob Loveless
Custom Smith & Wesson Model 41 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Two
Extra Barrels - Serial no. A197354, 22 LR cal., 4 1/2 inch slab sided bbl., satin
finish, goncalo alves grips. Originally manufactured in 1973 and subsequently
extensively reworked by legendary knife maker Bob Loveless, who only created some 70 of these pistols. Loveless is known for his outstanding work
in custom knives, though it is clear from this pistol that his skill with his hands extended into all aspects of craftsmanship. The pistol features a yellow dot
blade front sight and adjustable rear sight on top of the shortened slide. The most striking feature of this Model 41 is exposed hammer which is now visible in
the area that the slide was removed making it appear very different from it parent pistol. The grips are reshaped and made to be much more streamlined appearance.
Included with the gun is an extra satin finished 7 inch barrel with muzzle brake, an extra 17 inch barrel with forend and Weaver Classic 300 scope, and a removable stock that
can only be attached to the 17 inch barrel via custom mounts on the right of the slide.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining nearly all of the satin finish with some fading of the markings, areas of slight discoloration, and a few minor marks on the grips. The extra barrels and stock are also very fine. Mechanically excellent. Do not miss out on the rare chance to own one of these very rare pistols!
Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
LOT 1614
Rare Dardick Model 1500 Double Action Pistol with Box - Serial no. 1099, 38 cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Discontinued
in 1962, the Dardick pistol used an
internal magazine fed 3 round auto-
ejecting cylinder in conjunction
with the proprietary “Tround”
ammunition. The Trounds were a 38
caliber bullet, powder and primer
contained in a triangular shaped
plastic case. This was a forerunner
to a caseless round which H&K
eventually developed in the late
1960s/ early 1970s. Blade front sight,
rear sight absent, standard markings
on the barrel and stamped sheet
metal frame, “Special” scratched under the ejector port, serrated hammer, smooth trigger and checkered grips with the “DC” Dardick logo. In box with papers and seven Trounds, 5 of which are live.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% of the original finish, showing a bright patina on the edges and scattered scratches. Grips are good, with some fading. Box is fair, with some separation of the hinge and mild scuffing and staining. One of the live Trounds is cracked, all others appear solid. Action is very good.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1615
Desirable Nickel Plated Whitney Wolverine Semi- Automatic Pistol with Original Box - Serial no. 32065, 22 LR cal., 4 5/8 inch round bbl., bright/ anodized finish, plastic grips. Manufactured between 1955 and 1962 with a futuristic, space age design that utilized a cast aluminum frame. With fixed front and rear sights and standard markings. Includes the original factory box.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 97%
original nickel scattered scuffs
and handling marks on the bright nickel plated frame, with some fading on the anodized nickel back strap and cocking piece. Factory box is very good, with worn and taped edges and scattered handling marks.
LOT 1616
Danish Contract SIG M/49 Semi- Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no. 25055, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights dovetailed into the slide. Matching serial numbers on the right side of the slide, barrel, and frame. Slide is marked with “SIG” proof, and
frame marked “9 mm P m/49” and “Crown/FKF,” on the left side. Fire controls are marked with a white “S” and red “F” on left side of frame. Includes numbers matching “SIG P210-DK M/49” blue box with extra magazine and copy of article from “Surplus Firearms.”
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% original blue finish, with very minor handling and function wear most noticeable along the travel path of the safety lever. The grips are also excellent, with very minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 1617
Attractive Whitney Wolverine Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no. 25708, 22 LR cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., polished aluminum finish, plastic grips. Manufactured between 1955
and 1962 with a futuristic design. Blade and notch sights, “ALCOA/G” under the right grip panel, and checkered grips. Includes an exceptional reproduction Whitney picture box hand numbered
to gun, owner’s manual and
warranty card.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with nearly all of the custom bright highly polished finish remaining, with some light handling marks on the frame behind the cocking piece. The grips are excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
444 Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250