*SCARCE WWII LIBERATOR PISTOL.

*SCARCE WWII LIBERATOR PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 45 ACP. Made in the many thousands by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors of stamped & spot welded sheet metal, these pistols were dropped behind enemy lines for resistance fighters in Europe. In their orig packs each pistol was accompanied by a packet of cartridges, a wooden dowel extractor and an instruction sheet. These little pistols are single shot with a 2-1/2″ smoothbore bbl, fixed sights with a most unusual loading & reloading method. Striker, made of case heavy metal, with fixed firing pin is retracted and rotated to the side, which allows breech block to be raised for loading & unloading. Once loaded, the breech block is lowered and striker rotated back into place. Then a simple pull of trigger fires the cartridge. Handle of pistol is a cartridge reservoir with a sliding cover on bottom for access. Few of these pistols were returned from Europe and therefore are rarely encountered today. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains a gray patina, never having had a finish other than natural metal color. Mechanics are fine. 4-34167 JR81 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	167	$3,565.00	SCARCE WWII LIBERATOR PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 45 ACP. Made in the many thousands by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors of stamped & spot welded sheet metal, these pistols were dropped behind enemy lines for resistance fighters in Europe. In their orig packs each pistol was accompanied by a packet of cartridges, a wooden dowel extractor and an instruction sheet. These little pistols are single shot with a 2-1/2″ smoothbore bbl, fixed sights with a most unusual loading & reloading method. Striker, made of case heavy metal, with fixed firing pin is retracted and rotated to the side, which allows breech block to be raised for loading & unloading. Once loaded, the breech block is lowered and striker rotated back into place. Then a simple pull of trigger fires the cartridge. Handle of pistol is a cartridge reservoir with a sliding cover on bottom for access. Few of these pistols were returned from Europe and therefore are rarely encountered today. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains a gray patina, never having had a finish other than natural metal color. Mechanics are fine. 4-34167 JR81 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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