*◊ ANCIENS ETABLISSEMENTS PIEPER M1908, PROTOTYPE IN .45 ACP, U.S. TEST TRIAL.

SN 8B. Cal. .45 ACP. AE Pieper M1908 in .45 Cal. that appears to be a standard 7.65mm pistol on steroids. Every component has been redesigned and enlarged to handle the potent .45 ACP Caliber. As with the smaller M1908 guns, this example is a single action blowback with an internal hammer. It is fitted with a 4-3/4″ tipping bbl with a fixed front sight. Drift adjustable rear sight attaches to the slide above a raised checkered base. The left side the slide housing is marked “N. PIEPER PATENT”. Belgian proofs appear on left side of the bbl & below on the frame extension. A rotating safety lever on the left tang is marked “SAFE” & “FIRE”. Originally unnumbered, “8B” was applied forward of the bbl release lever for purpose of importation. The frame is fitted with checkered wood panels, bordered, each fixed with two securing screws. Bottom magazine release. Magazine has six indicator holes and an exaggerated rear toe as typical for the smaller M1908s. PROVENANCE: Ex-Henk Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 70% orig bright blue, the rest having transitioned to patchy grey with early etching on left side of bbl. Freshened fire blue on rear sight and safety lever. Condition of grips in keeping with overall appearance of pistol. Dark, with checkered blunting, & scattering of handling dings. Very good orig finish magazine. Dull bore with strong rifling, minimal oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics, though magazine is very difficult to fully insert, requiring minor adjustment for smooth operation. An extraordinarily rare Pieper pistol, submitted for U.S. Army testing ca 1912, the only example known to this cataloger (see E Scott Meadows: U. S. Military Automatic Pistols Volume 1 1894-1920). 4-52506 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2231

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2231	$63,250.00	◊ ANCIENS ETABLISSEMENTS PIEPER M1908, PROTOTYPE IN .45 ACP, U.S. TEST TRIAL. SN 8B. Cal. .45 ACP. AE Pieper M1908 in .45 Cal. that appears to be a standard 7.65mm pistol on steroids. Every component has been redesigned and enlarged to handle the potent .45 ACP Caliber. As with the smaller M1908 guns, this example is a single action blowback with an internal hammer. It is fitted with a 4-3/4″ tipping bbl with a fixed front sight. Drift adjustable rear sight attaches to the slide above a raised checkered base. The left side the slide housing is marked “N. PIEPER PATENT”. Belgian proofs appear on left side of the bbl & below on the frame extension. A rotating safety lever on the left tang is marked “SAFE” & “FIRE”. Originally unnumbered, “8B” was applied forward of the bbl release lever for purpose of importation. The frame is fitted with checkered wood panels, bordered, each fixed with two securing screws. Bottom magazine release. Magazine has six indicator holes and an exaggerated rear toe as typical for the smaller M1908s. PROVENANCE: Ex-Henk Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 70% orig bright blue, the rest having transitioned to patchy grey with early etching on left side of bbl. Freshened fire blue on rear sight and safety lever. Condition of grips in keeping with overall appearance of pistol. Dark, with checkered blunting, & scattering of handling dings. Very good orig finish magazine. Dull bore with strong rifling, minimal oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics, though magazine is very difficult to fully insert, requiring minor adjustment for smooth operation. An extraordinarily rare Pieper pistol, submitted for U.S. Army testing ca 1912, the only example known to this cataloger (see E Scott Meadows: U. S. Military Automatic Pistols Volume 1 1894-1920). 4-52506 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2231 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*◊ ANCIENS ETABLISSEMENTS PIEPER M1908, PROTOTYPE IN .45 ACP, U.S. TEST TRIAL.