December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2022
Lot consists of (A) Mle 1935A manufactured at the S.A.C.M. arsenal. Left side of frame bears the model designation followed by the serial number and manufacturer stamp. Metal components exhibit a black enamel finish; frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black plastic grips. CONDITION: Metal components retain most of their black enamel finish, exhibiting wear and flaking overall showing through to gray patina. Mirror bore, retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing and nicks to the checkering but are otherwise study and serviceable. (B) Model D semi-automatic pistol manufactured at the MAB arsenal under German occupation. Frame is blued, while the slide is in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black plastic "MAB" grips. Right side of frame bears an "(Eagle) / WaA251" waffenamt. Pistol is accompanied by unmarked brown leather holster containing 1 spare magazine. CONDITION: Frame retains trace amounts of its original blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning overall to gray and brown patina. Bore is bright, retaining good rifling throughout. Grips show scattered handling marks, with a crack on the left panel at the bottom grip screw. Holster is very good. From the Personal Collection of Esteemed Firearms Researcher and Collector Edwin F. Libby. MLW
Barrel Length
(A) 4 - 1/4" (B) 4"
Caliber/Bore
(A) 7.65 Long (B) .32 ACP
Manufacturer
(A) SACM (B) MAB
Serial Number
(A) g3545A (B) 75825