*◊ PROTOTYPE MARS HAMAL PISTOL, PATENT MODEL.

SN 5B. Cal. .360. Very unusual Webley made prototype according to UK Patent 23,780 (1901) of a Belgian inventor, Mr V. Hamal. This is the only other pistol known than the Gabbett-Fairfax Mars design chambered for the .360 Mars cartridge. Although the exterior of this single action gun and all visible small parts are properly finished, as a patent model, the gun is incomplete. That is particularly true as concerns the back of the bolt & missing magazine for which there is no provision for retention. This originally unmarked example has a 5-3/4″ bbl with a fixed front & rear sight and an external hammer whose rounded surface is checkered. The charging handle protrudes through a slot cut into the left receiver though the design suggests the handle could be reversed. The SN “5B” was applied to the left frame, just behind the trigger guard cutout, for purpose of importation. Walnut grips are finely checkered, bordered and secured with a single transverse screw. PROVENANCE: Ex Montgomery collection. Ex Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 97% orig blue with age appropriate fading of the fire-blued small parts. Mirror bore. Concerning manual function, while the bolt travel is normal, the inadequately secured firing pin remains behind as the bolt returns home. Hammer/trigger function is as expected. A fascinating patent model by a well known British manufacturer. 4-52465 LMA116 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1320

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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	1320	$6,325.00	◊ PROTOTYPE MARS HAMAL PISTOL, PATENT MODEL. SN 5B. Cal. .360. Very unusual Webley made prototype according to UK Patent 23,780 (1901) of a Belgian inventor, Mr V. Hamal. This is the only other pistol known than the Gabbett-Fairfax Mars design chambered for the .360 Mars cartridge. Although the exterior of this single action gun and all visible small parts are properly finished, as a patent model, the gun is incomplete. That is particularly true as concerns the back of the bolt & missing magazine for which there is no provision for retention. This originally unmarked example has a 5-3/4″ bbl with a fixed front & rear sight and an external hammer whose rounded surface is checkered. The charging handle protrudes through a slot cut into the left receiver though the design suggests the handle could be reversed. The SN “5B” was applied to the left frame, just behind the trigger guard cutout, for purpose of importation. Walnut grips are finely checkered, bordered and secured with a single transverse screw. PROVENANCE: Ex Montgomery collection. Ex Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 97% orig blue with age appropriate fading of the fire-blued small parts. Mirror bore. Concerning manual function, while the bolt travel is normal, the inadequately secured firing pin remains behind as the bolt returns home. Hammer/trigger function is as expected. A fascinating patent model by a well known British manufacturer. 4-52465 LMA116 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 1320 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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*◊ PROTOTYPE MARS HAMAL PISTOL, PATENT MODEL.