December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2021
Lot consist of (A) German Occupation marked French MLE 1935A semi automatic pistol. Made circa 1941 at the SACM facility. Correct "(Eagle) / WaA251" marked on the left side of the frame between standard markings. No import mark found. Blade front sight and u-notch rear. Original black enamel finish on the metal components. Checkered plastic grips. Includes original magazine faintly marked "1935A" on the bottom. Includes a copy of a post-War importation document where the pistol is listed by serial number. CONDITION: Metal retains 80% of its original finish with handling marks and scratches. Grips have a few dings and scratches. Bore is clean overall with strong rifling. Mechanically fine. Magazine safety is still connected. Magazine has light finish wear. (B) Sauer Model 38H semi automatic pistol. Made early 1940s. "CAL. 7.65" marked on the left side of the slide. "(Eagle) / N" proof on the right side of the frame and on the slide. "(Eagle) / 37" marked on the left side of the trigger guard. No import mark found. Blade front sight with u-notch rear. Factory blued finish on the metal components. Checkered plastic grips with Sauer monograms on the bottom of each panel. Original blued steel magazine with monogram on the bottom. Includes a copy of a post-War importation document where the pistol is listed by serial number. CONDITION: Metal retains 85% of its original finish with light finish wear. Gun is covered in a heavy preservative grease. Grips have finish wear and handling marks. Bore is lightly frosted with good overall rifling. Mechanically fine. Magazine has finish wear. JWA
Barrel Length
(A) 4 - 1/4" (B) 3 - 3/8"
Caliber/Bore
(A) 7.65x20mm Longue (B) .32 ACP
Manufacturer
(A) S.A.C.M. (B) Sauer
Paperwork
(BOTH) Postwar Importation Paperwork
Serial Number
(A) C2012A (B) 460907