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LOT 1556
St. Etienne (Manufrance) Le Francais
Model 28 “Type Armee” Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 6536, 9
mm cal., 5 inch fluted bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips.
Introduced in 1928, the Model 28 is a straight-blowback
double action only semi-automatic pistol in 9 mm Browning. While
using a spring-loaded slide like most 20th century automatic pistols,
the 28’s slide was not meant to be pulled back by the operator;
instead a lever on the right side operates the flip-up barrel to either
hand-load the first round or manually extract the cartridge to clear the weapon, with a spring-loaded carrier mounted to the magazine floor plate to store said cartridge. Fixed sights, with a smooth ribbed barrel, the one-line Saint-Etienne address on the right side of the slide, “LE FRANCAIS” on top, and “TYPE ARMEE” on the left. The barrel latch and trigger are casehardened, with a set of smooth brass medallions on the checkered grips. Two magazines are included, both finished in blue with the cartridge loop on the bottom, as well as one inert cartridge.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% plus of the original blue finish, with areas of brown patina, mild edge wear, and some light dings and handling marks. The grips are also excellent, with some minor staining, verdigris buildup, and a few minor dings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1557
St. Etienne (Manufrance) Le Francais
Model 28 “Type Armee” Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 5846, 9 mm cal., 5 inch
round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. Introduced
in 1928, the Model 28 is a straight-blowback double action only
semi-automatic pistol in 9 mm Browning. While using a spring-
loaded slide like most 20th century automatic pistols, the 28’s slide
was not meant to be pulled back by the operator; instead a lever on the
right side operates the flip-up barrel to either hand-load the first round or manually
extract the cartridge to clear the weapon; many Armee pistols were equipped with a
spring loaded carrier on the magazine to hold this round, but this example is not. Fixed
sights, with a smooth barrel, the one-line Saint-Etienne address on the right side of the
slide, “LE FRANCAIS” on top, and “TYPE ARMEE” on the left. The barrel latch and trigger are
casehardened, with a set of smooth brass medallions on the checkered grips and a full
blue magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% of the original blue finish, showing bright wear along
the high edges, minor spotting and light handling marks. 75% of the straw colors remain
on the trigger and barrel lever, with a smooth gray on the remainder. The grips are excellent, with a few light dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1558
Factory Engraved French St. Etienne
Le Francais Model 28 Type Armee Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 14856, 9 mm Browning Long cal., 5
inch ribbed bbl., blue finish. Introduced in 1928, the Model 28 is a
straight blowback double action only semi-automatic pistol in 9mm
Browning Long. While using a spring loaded slide like most 20th
century automatic pistols, the 28’s slide was not meant to be pulled
back by the operator; instead a lever on the right side operates the flip-up barrel to
either hand-load the first round or manually extract the cartridge to clear the weapon,
with a spring-loaded carrier mounted to the magazine floor plate to store said cartridge.
Fixed sights, with a smooth ribbed barrel, the one-line Saint-Etienne address on the right
of the slide, “LE FRANCAIS” on top, “TYPE ARMEE” on the left, and zigzag border engraving
with floral motifs on the frame and slide. The barrel latch and trigger are casehardened,
with a set of smooth brass medallions on the checkered grips and a full blue magazine equipped with a cartridge loop.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% original blue finish with some light edge wear, light
pitting concentrated at the face of the muzzle, and distinct engraving overall. Grips are also very fine with a small crack in the front of the right grip panel and crisp checkering. 60% strong case colors remain, concentrated on the left of the trigger and barrel latch. Mechanically excellent.
LOT 1559
Scarce Webley & Scott Model 1913 MK1N Royal Navy
Issue Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 4542, 455 cal.,
5 inch round bbl., matte black finish, hardwood grips.
Developed in conjunction with the British government,
and adopted in 1913 for Royal Navy issue. Blade front and
windage adjustable rear sights, with the winged bullet logo next to “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD/PISTOL SELF-LOADING .455 MARK 1 N/1913” on the slide, and a combination of “crown” proofs and “broad arrow” acceptance marks. Serrated grips, with a lanyard ring on the back strap and an unmarked full
blue magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% of the arsenal refurbished matte black finish, showing some mild edge wear and light handling marks overall. The grips are very fine, with some mild dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1560
Scarce Webley & Scott Model 1910 Type III Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 66417, 38 cal., 5 inch
round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. This is one of
approximately 361 Type III (late pattern) Model 1910 pistols
reportedly manufactured by Webley & Scott in the 66300-
66600 range. This variation is most readily identified by the lack
of a grip safety and a combination thumb safety/slide release/takedown lever on the left side. It has a fixed blade front sight, drift adjustable notch rear sight, the winged bullet trademark and the three-line address and caliber marking on the left side of the slide followed by the “SAFE” marking, matching numbers on the frame, barrel and slide, Birmingham proofs, checkered grips, and a lanyard loop on the butt offset to the left side.
CONDITION: Fine, with 70% of the original blue finish, showing bright wear on the
high points and on the slide from contact with the lever, a mixed brown patina
on the gripstraps, and mild spotting and handling marks overall. The grips are
very good, with mild scuffs and dings on both panels and additional rubbing from the lever on the left. The magazine retains 80% of its nickel plating, with wear concentrated around the feed lips and the top of the spine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1561
Webley & Scott Model 1909 Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 115129, 9 mm cal., 5 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured circa 1909-1914,
only 1,700 were produced. Blade front and adjustable
rear sights, the winged bullet logo on the left side of the
slide ahead of “WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD/LONDON & BIRMINGHAM/9M/M AUTOMATIC PISTOL”, and the Birmingham “crown/BV” and “crown/BP” proofs on the chamber. The “BV” is repeated on the slide and frame. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 75% of the original blue finish, showing high edge wear, scattered light scratches, and mild handling spotting. The grips are also very fine, with some light scratches and dings.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
382 Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500