GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
SCARCE CHICAGO FIREARMS COMPANY PROTECTOR PALM PISTOL WITH BLUE FINISH. CHICAGO PROTECTOR PALM PISTOL 5210 32RF Cal. 32 RF. 1-9/16" bbl, full blue finish, Mother-of-pearl side panels. Left side disc is marked "CHICAGO FIREARMS CO. CHICAGO.ILL.". Right disc is marked "THE PROTECTOR PAT. MCH. 6 83 AUG. 29. 93.". SN is stamped on rotary breech and on inside of each sideplate. Right sideplate has "INS." stamped under SN with "F" at center. Trigger has a gutta percha pad at rear. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very fine, appears unfired. Frame retains 98% bright blue finish overall with some high-point wear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Breech block is very clean. Mother-of-pearl side panels are fine and intact. Right side panel has two cracks but is stable. All markings are sharp and clear. Mechanics are crisp. This is a very scarce Protector Palm Pistol with a blue finish. Estimated production of 1000 that fall in the range of 3700-5400. 53094-31 TEP (2,500-3,000)