March 15-17, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/15/2022
Spanish Beistigui Hermanos "Royal" model semi automatic pistol with shoulder stock. Made 1929 in Spain, this gun is a close copy of the famous Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" pistol. Many of these pistols made their way to China in the early 1930's. Factory 20 round fixed magazine. Only markings are "ROYAL/PATENT No 105614". Spanish proofs are present on the right side of the frame and chamber. No import/export marks found. Matching serials on the left side of the chamber, rear of the frame, bolt, rear sight, hammer and both grip panels. Round steel barrel with barley corn front sight. Rear tangent sight is adjustable to 1,000 meters. Factory blued finish, and fire blue on the small parts (trigger, safety, extractor, pins, rear sight). 13 line oil finished wood grips. Lanyard stud and ring are present. Includes an unnumbered, but period wood shoulder stock/holster. Stock is correctly cut to accommodate the extended magazine., and retains the original leather boot. CONDITION: Metal retains 95% of its original finish with light handling marks and wear. Grips are excellent. Bore is shiny with crisp rifling. Mechanically fine. Stock has surface cracks on the on both sides of the wrist, and on the right side, near the opening. Stock hardware has some light surface rust. Lock up to the gun is tight. Great example of a seldom seen gun in the United States! JWA