*◊ STAMM SAURER VOLKERBUND (LEAGUE OF NATIONS) PISTOL WITH RING TRIGGER, PROTOTYPE.

SN 001. Cal. 7.65 mm. Large and unusual single action semi-automatic pistol with ring trigger & detachable magazine, designed by Hans Stamm of St Gallen and made by Adolph Saurer of Arbon, Switzerland, to interest the Swiss military, circa 1920s. This prototype, originally unnumbered & unmarked, has a 4-3/4″ bbl having a dovetailed front sight and a fixed rear sight. SN “001” to the frame forward of the magazine well of importation. Bolt is retracted via a charging handle that extends from the right side of the receiver. Although retraction is far enough to cock the firing pin, the front face of the bolt does not quite clear to the back of the magazine, likely a tolerance issue that can easily be corrected. The pistol uses a friction delayed blowback system with recoiling (though unlocked) barrel to support the cartridge case initially while pressure is high. Back of the receiver is closed by a knurled cap. A lever magazine release is mounted forward of the housing and a strawed rotating safety (replacement) is on the left frame. The well constructed magazine has limited checkering on each side of the base that is secured by a central plunger. At the base of the frame is a provision for a lanyard ring. Large uniformly checkered grips are secured on each side with a single screw. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated Reinhart Pistolen und Revolver der Schweiz . CONDITION: Orig 98-99% blue with comparable condition straw on safety lever & trigger. No significant tarnish or oxidation on the exposed in-the-white bolt, extractor & handle. Comparable condition grips & grip screws suggest that this prototype was rarely if ever fired. Mirror bore. 4-52536 LMA115 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1309

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
	1309	$23,000.00	Revised: 9/15/2014 Estimate should be $13,000-$20,000 ◊ STAMM SAURER VOLKERBUND (LEAGUE OF NATIONS) PISTOL WITH RING TRIGGER, PROTOTYPE. SN 001. Cal. 7.65 mm. Large and unusual single action semi-automatic pistol with ring trigger & detachable magazine, designed by Hans Stamm of St Gallen and made by Adolph Saurer of Arbon, Switzerland, to interest the Swiss military, circa 1920s. This prototype, originally unnumbered & unmarked, has a 4-3/4″ bbl having a dovetailed front sight and a fixed rear sight. SN “001” to the frame forward of the magazine well of importation. Bolt is retracted via a charging handle that extends from the right side of the receiver. Although retraction is far enough to cock the firing pin, the front face of the bolt does not quite clear to the back of the magazine, likely a tolerance issue that can easily be corrected. The pistol uses a friction delayed blowback system with recoiling (though unlocked) barrel to support the cartridge case initially while pressure is high. Back of the receiver is closed by a knurled cap. A lever magazine release is mounted forward of the housing and a strawed rotating safety (replacement) is on the left frame. The well constructed magazine has limited checkering on each side of the base that is secured by a central plunger. At the base of the frame is a provision for a lanyard ring. Large uniformly checkered grips are secured on each side with a single screw. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated Reinhart Pistolen und Revolver der Schweiz* . CONDITION: Orig 98-99% blue with comparable condition straw on safety lever & trigger. No significant tarnish or oxidation on the exposed in-the-white bolt, extractor & handle. Comparable condition grips & grip screws suggest that this prototype was rarely if ever fired. Mirror bore. 4-52536 LMA115 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1309 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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*◊ STAMM SAURER VOLKERBUND (LEAGUE OF NATIONS) PISTOL WITH RING TRIGGER, PROTOTYPE.