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LOT 423
Very Scarce Spanish Military
Pattern “Ruby” .45 ACP Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
240, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round
bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Developed
by Gabilondo y Urresti (later known by the “Llama” brand name)
in 1924, the “Ruby” was named after the Spanish-made French
sidearm from World War I, but bears more resemblance to the
Colt Government Model in size and function. The Ruby is not a straight copy, instead including features like a captive recoil spring and a linkage-free barrel
lug assembly. This example was manufactured in 1938. The left side of the slide is marked “PATENT ‘RUBY’ CAL 45”. There are “star/K” date proofs and script “L” within
a flaming bomb proofs, which may be military, on the left of the barrel and slide. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, lanyard ring on the lower left of the grip frame, and checkered hardwood grips. Includes an extra magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with the balance
having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, most noticeably on the grip straps
and some light wear on edges. There are a series of storage type dark blue patches of very light surface pitting on the right side of the frame and slide. The grips are fine with some minor handling marks scattered throughout and otherwise mostly well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 424
Exceptional Pre-Occupation
1939 Dated Polish Eagle Radom
Vis 35 Semi-Automatic Pistol -
Serial no. 35531, 9 mm para cal., 4 1/2 round bbl., blue finish,
plastic grips. Manufactured before the German invasion of
Poland, with the early style markings and features. The left side
of the slide is marked “F.B. RADOM/1939r”, “Polish Eagle”, “VIS-wz. 35/pat. Nr.
15567”, and both sides of the trigger guard bow are marked with various Polish proof marks. The right side of the frame is marked “35531” and the inside of the slide is numbered to match. Fitted with a set of correct checkered black plastic grips with “VIS” and “FB” on the right and left respectively. The back strap is slotted for a shoulder stock.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus of the original blue finish with very minimal wear and handling evidence apart from a patch of mild pitting on the front left of the slide, likely due to moisture in a
holster. The grips are excellent with a few
scattered minor handling marks and crisp
checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 425
World War II German
Occupation Production
Fabrique Nationale High-
Power Semi-Automatic Pistol
- Serial no. 67589, 9 mm para cal.,
4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. Matching numbers are on the barrel, slide, and
frame, as well as a set of “eagle/swastika” and “eagle/WaA103”
Waffenamt proofs on the frame and slide. It is fitted with a blade
front sight, tangent rear sight graduated from 50-500, a smooth back strap, and a pair of checkered grips. A star (origin unknown) is stamped on the right side of the slide and frame as well as on the butt. The magazine has an
“eagle/WaA140” proof.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish with scattered handling marks, dings and scratches, and light spotting. Grips are very fine with slightly softened grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 426
Excellent World War II German “byf” Code
“42” Dated Luger Pistol with Holster
and Extra Magazine - Serial no. 1228g, 9
mm cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood
grips. Fixed sights, with the “42” date on top of the chamber and “byf” on the front toggle link. Overall metal finish is blue, with checkered grips and an
alloy base magazine. The grips and magazine are unnumbered, otherwise the parts are matching in a “military” pattern. With a brown leather holster dated 1938 on the back, and a mixed numbered magazine. Attached to the flap of the holster is an enamel badge for the 26th Infantry Regiment; a component of the “Big Red One” 1st Infantry Division, the 26th saw action in multiple amphibious assaults in Africa and Europe, including action at Normandy and the Battle
of the Bulge. No specific details regarding the owner of the pistol are supplied, but Lugers were extremely popular souvenirs
and war trophies, and a soldier
of the 26th no doubt would have multiple
opportunities to claim one in the field.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% plus of the original blue finish, showing bright
edge wear and mild handling marks. The grips are also excellent with mild stains and dings. The
holster is very good, with a number of scuffs and scratches overall, a small hole punched in the back of the body, and strong stitching. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 427
Desirable Late World War II German
Occupation Radom Vis 35 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. k7605, 9 mm para cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., phosphate finish, hardwood
grips. Originally the main sidearm of Poland’s military, the VIS 35 was rebranded
the P35(p) and pressed into service by the Germans following their invasion and
occupation of Poland. This is a late World War II example with the full phosphate finish, fixed sights with the one-line Radom model marking, “eagle/623” and “eagle/swastika” proof stamps, back strap not cut for shoulder stock, and serrated hardwood grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, slide, and grip safety.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original late-war phosphate finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, primarily on the grip straps and edges. The grips are also very fine with minimal wear and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 428
World War II German Military Proofed Star
Model B Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
248261, 9 mm Luger cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue
finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured in 1944, the left side of the slide has
the standard Star address and caliber marking as well as “FPatr08”. Standard
Spanish proofs are on the left of the frame and slide, “Cal.08” on the barrel
chamber, and “eagle/WaAD20” Waffenamt proof on the rear right of the frame. The
model designation and serial number are on the butt. Fitted with fixed blade and notch sights and a pair of diamond pattern checkered grips.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus of the original blue finish with some light edge wear and some scattered light handling marks. The grips are very fine with a few scattered minor dings and light handling marks, and otherwise well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
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