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2228
$3,737.50

*◊ HIGH CONDITION CAMPO-GIRO M1913-16, SPANISH MILITARY.

SN 08349. Cal. 9mm Largo. Campo-Giro M1913-16 pistol used by the Spanish military. Single action delayed blowback, top ejection, with an external hammer & bottom magazine release. Slide with fixed front & rear sight. Crest marked “CAMPO-GIRO / PAT. 34798-54214 / 1904-1916” followed by a wreath that surmounts “ESPERANZA Y UNCETA / GUERNICA”. Unmarked in the white bbl that is 6-5/8″ in length. Left side of frame marked “Pista. auta. mod. 1913-16” over the SN 08349. Left tang marked with the early Spanish military acceptance. Pressed buffalo horn grips molded to include the name Camp-Giro and the intertwined “E/U” initials reflecting manufacture by Esperanza Y Unceta. Unnumbered magazine whose left side is marked with a 5-pointed star surrounded by a wreath. Slide, frame and magazine body are rust blued. Hammer, trigger and safety are case hardened. Grip screws are salt blued. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 98% strong orig rust blue with minor sharp edge wear & minor scattering of oxidative flecks. Comparable condition color case hardening on small parts. Excellent orig grips without noticeable warpage. No cracks or splits. Refinished grips screws. Very good condition magazine. Dark bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A classic Spanish military pistol. 4-52516 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2228


Auction: Firearms - March 2015
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