GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
SUPERB ITALIAN M1910 GLISENTI MILITARY PISTOL WITH TOOL.MBT BRESCIAM1910E19639MMMODERN; C&R; IMPORTCal. 9mm. M1910 Glisenti with 3-3/4" bbl having a fixed front and rear sight. Top of the receiver is marked with the intertwined "MTB" logo. The full SN with suffix appears on the right side of the receiver and forward frame whose right side is additionally marked with an encircled "TM" and a separately encircled crown/FAB/1910. Front of frame is fitted with a grip safety. Chromed trigger. Magazine release is mounted at the bottom of the left grip. Magazine is chrome plated with an open body marked with an encircled "TM" on bottom of the left side. Plunger that secures serrated sideplate release nut remains depressed, likely from congealed grease. Removal of internally jeweled sideplate shows all matching small parts including both grip panels. Also present is the rarely encountered takedown tool. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Over 99% bright orig blue with only the most minimal sharp edge wear and fading of grip safety. Minimal oxidation on rear of the bolt and virtually no wear on rotating safety. Hard rubber grip panels with sharply impressed checkering showing negligible handling. Near excellent orig magazine with considerable congealed grease. Mirror bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the best Glisentis extant. 43475-326 LMA (2,000-3,000)