GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
FINE NORWEGIAN MODEL 1914 PISTOL DATED 1926.NORWEGIAN1914 19261041211.25MM, 45ACPMODERN; C&RCal. 11.25mm/45 ACP. Standard 5" bbl with dark black phosphate finish overall. 2-pc diamond pattern checkered walnut with distinctive cutout for Norwegian slide release. Slide marked on left side "11.25 m/m AUT. PISTOL M/1914 No. 10412" with Norwegian crown proofs on opposite side of slide behind and below ejection port. The date "1926". Frame on left side has SN in traditional location number 10412 with last 3 digits 412 marked on smaller components, trigger, ejector, safety, grip safety, recoil spring plunger and slide release. Bbl is a U.S. manufactured Flannery bbl and mainspring housing is a Colt-manufactured mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Magazine is from Argentine Ballester Molina. PROVENANCE: Gerard Ruth Collection, ex Jack Whitaker SR. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with very good bore and mechanics. Finish overall very strong with typical muzzle wear and slight wear on flats of slide from holster use. Frame is very good with thin finish on front strap, grip safety and mainspring housing. Several small parts have been replaced but as a whole it is a very good Norwegian Model 1914. 51594-6 TDW (1,000-1,500)