*◊ RARE SIMSON PROTOTYPE M1929 BLOWBACK PISTOL IN 9MMP.

SN 7A. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Extremely rare, probably unique, prototype Simson single action blowback pistol, now numbered “7A” for purpose of importation. Made with 3-3/4″ bbl, fixed front sight & drift adjustable rear sight. Loaded indicator prominently mounted on top of the slide that has raised gripping serrations. On the left side of the frame, shallowly engraved by hand and partially effaced, is “SIMSON & Co. SUHL, WAFFENFABRIK.”. On the left tang is a large rotating safety lever. Pushing the lever forward uncovers the hand inscribed “Sicher” translating “Safe”. Extending into the forward trigger guard is a serrated oval lever that is pushed forward for takedown. Modified Haenel Schmeisser Patent P. 08 magazine with a nickel plated body that has been filed at the top and the checkering on the button removed. A small section has also been removed from the lower spine for retention by a butt-mounted release. The base of the magazine is unmarked. Pleasingly contoured grip panels are uniformly checkered & retained in place by Simson inspected screws. Probably designed and produced ca. 1928-29 by Simpson (then the only permitted manufacturer of military smallarms in Germany) in response to the re-armament requirements of the Prussian Police that resulted in the 9 mm P.08 being adopted for police service. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 80-90% orig rust blue with patchy discoloration but no pitting. Same consideration applies to grip straps. The stainless steel body of the Haenel Schmeisser magazine is bright with modifications as previously detailed. Surprisingly nice and entirely orig grips showing only minimal diamond blunting. No cracks or chips. Near mirror bore with only minimal frosting. Perfect manual function, with a tightly fitting magazine that should be easy to correct. 4-52531 LMA104 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1252

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1252	$23,000.00	◊ RARE SIMSON PROTOTYPE M1929 BLOWBACK PISTOL IN 9MMP. SN 7A. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Extremely rare, probably unique, prototype Simson single action blowback pistol, now numbered “7A” for purpose of importation. Made with 3-3/4″ bbl, fixed front sight & drift adjustable rear sight. Loaded indicator prominently mounted on top of the slide that has raised gripping serrations. On the left side of the frame, shallowly engraved by hand and partially effaced, is “SIMSON & Co. SUHL, WAFFENFABRIK.”. On the left tang is a large rotating safety lever. Pushing the lever forward uncovers the hand inscribed “Sicher” translating “Safe”. Extending into the forward trigger guard is a serrated oval lever that is pushed forward for takedown. Modified Haenel Schmeisser Patent P. 08 magazine with a nickel plated body that has been filed at the top and the checkering on the button removed. A small section has also been removed from the lower spine for retention by a butt-mounted release. The base of the magazine is unmarked. Pleasingly contoured grip panels are uniformly checkered & retained in place by Simson inspected screws. Probably designed and produced ca. 1928-29 by Simpson (then the only permitted manufacturer of military smallarms in Germany) in response to the re-armament requirements of the Prussian Police that resulted in the 9 mm P.08 being adopted for police service. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 80-90% orig rust blue with patchy discoloration but no pitting. Same consideration applies to grip straps. The stainless steel body of the Haenel Schmeisser magazine is bright with modifications as previously detailed. Surprisingly nice and entirely orig grips showing only minimal diamond blunting. No cracks or chips. Near mirror bore with only minimal frosting. Perfect manual function, with a tightly fitting magazine that should be easy to correct. 4-52531 LMA104 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1252 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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*◊ RARE SIMSON PROTOTYPE M1929 BLOWBACK PISTOL IN 9MMP.