**RUSSIAN PPSH 41 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT AND NAGANT REVOLVER CAPTURED AT FAMOUS KOREAN WAR BATTLES IN 1953 (C&R).

SN K5420, 707. 7.62 x 25mm. 11″ bbl. This PPSH 41 is mounted to a wooden wall display board using brass sheet metal wrapped around wrist and muzzle. Brass plate below states “7.62 MM COMMUNIST/PPSH SUBMACHINE GUN/CAPTURED BY/17TH INFANTRY REGIMENT/PORK CHOP HILL/APRIL 1953”. Also on this display board is a 1939 dated Russian Nagant revolver above brass plate which states, “7.62 MM/RUSSIAN NAGANT/REVOLVER/CAPTURED BY/COLOMBIAN BATTALION/OLD BALDY MARCH 1953”. This display board has a hand painted 1953 version South Korean flag on right lower quarter. Left upper quarter displays a combat pin of a bayonet through a double wreath with an hourglass device in center. Also included is a photo dated May 1953 which shows Chinese hill 200 & T-bone area of the battle area. PPSH was manufactured in 1944 and has a 2 Cyrillic letter prefix to SN on top of receiver. Bbl SN matches receiver, weapon not removed from board to determine if SN matches on wooden buttstock. Although bolt moves freely under proper tension within receiver the chamber has been filled with weld rendering this weapon unserviceable. Bbl has also been welded to contact point at front of bbl shroud. Nagant revolver is marked on left side of frame with arrow within star proof mark over 1939, indicating manufacture at Tula Arsenal in 1939. It has a 2 Cyrillic prefix in front of SN 707. This revolver appears fully functional and serviceable in its 7.62 rimmed cartridge. These weapons were presented to Theo C. Mataxis by Columbia Battalion Commander LTC Alberto Ruiz Havoa after Operation BABULA. The Columbians fought alongside of Americans in the conflict involving Pork Chop Hill and acquitted themselves well in the action. Included with this lot are the books, 17th Infantry Association Scrapbook, Pork Chop Hill, and magazine journal of Army Special Operations History Veritas, as well as a copy of the Operations Order written by COL Mataxis from that period. Mataxis received two Bronze Star medals and his 2nd Purple Heart during this timeframe. These weapons were on display for many years at the U.S. Army War College Museum, and were also used as a display props in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance of the PPSH 41 is very good with about 40% orig finish remaining; almost exclusively a brown patina with wear to high points. This weapon is just as brought back. Stock has expected handling marks with a couple chips and gouges from use. Although this sub machine gun has been deactivated, its provenance to a very well known engagement together with it formerly being in the possession of a notable American officer make it an extremely desirable and historical collectors item. This can only appreciate in value over time. Nagant revolver retains over 90% of its dark finish with some spots of corrosion underneath areas of hardened grease, internals and bore retain a coating of tacky grease. There are some spots where there are scratches and areas of bare metal showing through. Grips have some wear, handling marks and one or two chips but are still very serviceable. It would be difficult to imagine a nicer set of Korean War trophies provenanced to two historic engagements as well as having been in the personal collection of a notable American General officer. 4-51965 JWK113 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1102

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1102	$13,800.00	*RUSSIAN PPSH 41 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT AND NAGANT REVOLVER CAPTURED AT FAMOUS KOREAN WAR BATTLES IN 1953 (C&R). SN K5420, 707. 7.62 x 25mm. 11″ bbl. This PPSH 41 is mounted to a wooden wall display board using brass sheet metal wrapped around wrist and muzzle. Brass plate below states “7.62 MM COMMUNIST/PPSH SUBMACHINE GUN/CAPTURED BY/17TH INFANTRY REGIMENT/PORK CHOP HILL/APRIL 1953”. Also on this display board is a 1939 dated Russian Nagant revolver above brass plate which states, “7.62 MM/RUSSIAN NAGANT/REVOLVER/CAPTURED BY/COLOMBIAN BATTALION/OLD BALDY MARCH 1953”. This display board has a hand painted 1953 version South Korean flag on right lower quarter. Left upper quarter displays a combat pin of a bayonet through a double wreath with an hourglass device in center. Also included is a photo dated May 1953 which shows Chinese hill 200 & T-bone area of the battle area. PPSH was manufactured in 1944 and has a 2 Cyrillic letter prefix to SN on top of receiver. Bbl SN matches receiver, weapon not removed from board to determine if SN matches on wooden buttstock. Although bolt moves freely under proper tension within receiver the chamber has been filled with weld rendering this weapon unserviceable. Bbl has also been welded to contact point at front of bbl shroud. Nagant revolver is marked on left side of frame with arrow within star proof mark over 1939, indicating manufacture at Tula Arsenal in 1939. It has a 2 Cyrillic prefix in front of SN 707. This revolver appears fully functional and serviceable in its 7.62 rimmed cartridge. These weapons were presented to Theo C. Mataxis by Columbia Battalion Commander LTC Alberto Ruiz Havoa after Operation BABULA. The Columbians fought alongside of Americans in the conflict involving Pork Chop Hill and acquitted themselves well in the action. Included with this lot are the books, 17th Infantry Association Scrapbook, Pork Chop Hill, and magazine journal of Army Special Operations History Veritas, as well as a copy of the Operations Order written by COL Mataxis from that period. Mataxis received two Bronze Star medals and his 2nd Purple Heart during this timeframe. These weapons were on display for many years at the U.S. Army War College Museum, and were also used as a display props in the film Taps* (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance of the PPSH 41 is very good with about 40% orig finish remaining; almost exclusively a brown patina with wear to high points. This weapon is just as brought back. Stock has expected handling marks with a couple chips and gouges from use. Although this sub machine gun has been deactivated, its provenance to a very well known engagement together with it formerly being in the possession of a notable American officer make it an extremely desirable and historical collectors item. This can only appreciate in value over time. Nagant revolver retains over 90% of its dark finish with some spots of corrosion underneath areas of hardened grease, internals and bore retain a coating of tacky grease. There are some spots where there are scratches and areas of bare metal showing through. Grips have some wear, handling marks and one or two chips but are still very serviceable. It would be difficult to imagine a nicer set of Korean War trophies provenanced to two historic engagements as well as having been in the personal collection of a notable American General officer. 4-51965 JWK113 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1102 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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**RUSSIAN PPSH 41 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT AND NAGANT REVOLVER CAPTURED AT FAMOUS KOREAN WAR BATTLES IN 1953 (C&R).