GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
CHINESE TAKU NAVAL DOCKYARD FLATSIDE, EARLY UNMARKED PRODUCTION, WITH HOLSTER. CHINESE TAKU NAVAL DOCKYARD FLATSIDE 1214 7.63 MM MODERN; C&R; IMPORT Cal. 7.63mm. Early unmarked Taku Naval Dockyard Flatside with 5-1/2" bbl, fixed front sight and slip-in rear sight marked "50/1000". Short extractor and single lug firing pin. The only external marking is the SN that is repeated on the left side of the cursor, under the sight, on the rear of the bbl extension, the bolt, hammer, subframe, and rear of the frame. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including the broadly serrated wood grips. Lanyard ring present. Accompanied by a light brown Chinese breakaway holster, snaps covered by black enamel paint, having double magazine pouch attached to body. Complete with shoulder strap. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 30% orig blue confined to the bbl extension & floorplate. Balance has toned to a uniform grey mixed with patina. Comparable fading applies to the extractor, cursor, safety & trigger. Bore is obscured by heavily packed grease. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the few Chinese C96s whose physical and SN characteristics allows manufacturer identification. Near excellent condition holster with supple leather and intact orig stitching with early crazing and thinning in areas of flexing and friction. 43475-103 LMA (1,500-2,250)