March 15-17, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/17/2022
Lot consist of: (A) German Occupation marked French MAB Model D semi-automatic pistol. Made later war at the MAB factory in Bayonne. Standard markings on the left side of the slide. No import marks found. "(Eagle) / WaAD20" waffenamt on the right side of the frame. Blade front sight and U-notch rear. Original blued finish. Lanyard ring and stud are present. Factory checkered black plastic grips. Includes two blued steel magazines, one is un-marked, while the other is marked "MAB 7.65" on the base. CONDITION: Metal retains 60% of its original finish, with most areas forming a plum patina. Grips have warped, and have handling marks/scratches. Bore is shiny with strong rifling. Mechanically inoperable, as the gun appears to be locked up. Magazines have light wear. (B) German Sauer & Shon 38H semi-automatic pistol. This is a 2nd Variation gun, made early war. "J.P. SAUER & SOHN SUHL" marked in 1-line on the left side of the slide. It is complemented by "CAL.7,65". No Import marks found. Matching serials on the frame and slide. "(Eagle) / 37" waffenamt on the left side of the trigger guard. "(Eagle) / N" proof on the back right of the frame. Blade front sight with U-notch rear. Factory blued finish on the metal components. Original checkered black plastic grips with "SS" intertwined monogram on the left panel. Original blued steel magazine with monogram, "CAL./7.65" marked on the buttplate. CONDITION: Metal retains little of its original finish with heavy finish wear and some areas of light surface rust. Grips are excellent. Bore is shiny with crisp rifling. Magazine las light finish wear. JWA
Accessories
(A) Spare magazine
Barrel Length
(A) 4" (B) 3 - 3/8"
Caliber/Bore
(BOTH) .32 ACP
Manufacturer
(A) MAB (B) J.P. Sauer & Sohn
Serial Number
(A) 91683 (B) 275584