*◊ EXPERIMENTAL FNA SOSSO M1942 PISTOL WITH TELESCOPING SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 8A. Cal. 9mm. Fabbrica Nazional D’Armi made a limited number of M1942 Sosso pistols for military evaluation. As none were selected, the gun remains a fascinating curiosity. It is made of all steel construction including the serrated logoed grip panels. 6″ bbl with dovetailed front sight and flip up rear sight that is possibly a replacement. Left side of the frame is marked “FABBRICA NAZIONAL D’ARMI / BRESCIA” along with the usual Italian proofs including the year of production (1942) and an import-added SN (8A). Usual S/F safety designations. The inventor’s name Giulio Sosso appears on the right side of the frame. Slide is retracted by pulling back on the exaggerated serrated ears and released by the small roweled projection on the right side of the frame just below the rear sight. Very unusual unnumbered magazine that utilizes a rotating chain linkage system with individual spring steel grippers for each cartridge for high (21 round) capacity. Complete with orig metal frame and leather shoulder stock whose telescoping attachment slips into the backstrap of the pistol in a manner similar to a C96 or FN High Power. Other than an inspector “0” on the telescoping arm, there are no other marks on the leather or metal. Included with this lot is a photocopy of the original typescript/photo plate illustrated manual for the Pistola Automatica da Guerra “Sosso”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig salt blue with 75% coverage, considerable fading, on left side of frame and right side under grip panel. Rear sight, originally fire-blued, has faded to a pleasant grey. Comparable condition magazine. Dull bore with shallow rifling and oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. VG-excellent leather without tears and with orig stitching. Faded bluing on skeletonized framework consistent with the wear on the pistol. Extremely rare pistol, particularly with its shoulder stock with unique mechanics and feed mechanism. 4-52089 LMA75 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1255

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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
	1255	$23,000.00	◊ EXPERIMENTAL FNA SOSSO M1942 PISTOL WITH TELESCOPING SHOULDER STOCK. SN 8A. Cal. 9mm. Fabbrica Nazional D’Armi made a limited number of M1942 Sosso pistols for military evaluation. As none were selected, the gun remains a fascinating curiosity. It is made of all steel construction including the serrated logoed grip panels. 6″ bbl with dovetailed front sight and flip up rear sight that is possibly a replacement. Left side of the frame is marked “FABBRICA NAZIONAL D’ARMI / BRESCIA” along with the usual Italian proofs including the year of production (1942) and an import-added SN (8A). Usual S/F safety designations. The inventor’s name Giulio Sosso appears on the right side of the frame. Slide is retracted by pulling back on the exaggerated serrated ears and released by the small roweled projection on the right side of the frame just below the rear sight. Very unusual unnumbered magazine that utilizes a rotating chain linkage system with individual spring steel grippers for each cartridge for high (21 round) capacity. Complete with orig metal frame and leather shoulder stock whose telescoping attachment slips into the backstrap of the pistol in a manner similar to a C96 or FN High Power. Other than an inspector “0” on the telescoping arm, there are no other marks on the leather or metal. Included with this lot is a photocopy of the original typescript/photo plate illustrated manual for the Pistola Automatica da Guerra “Sosso”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig salt blue with 75% coverage, considerable fading, on left side of frame and right side under grip panel. Rear sight, originally fire-blued, has faded to a pleasant grey. Comparable condition magazine. Dull bore with shallow rifling and oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. VG-excellent leather without tears and with orig stitching. Faded bluing on skeletonized framework consistent with the wear on the pistol. Extremely rare pistol, particularly with its shoulder stock with unique mechanics and feed mechanism. 4-52089 LMA75 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1255 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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*◊ EXPERIMENTAL FNA SOSSO M1942 PISTOL WITH TELESCOPING SHOULDER STOCK.