GABBETT-FAIRFAX M 1895 PATENT MODEL PISTOL.

SN NSN. Resembling Hugh Gabbett-Fairfax’s first pistol patent, GB Pat. 18686 of 1895 (copy included with lot), and possibly a precursor design, an unfinished, patent model pistol, with 7” barrel chambered for the 7.65 mm Borchardt cartridge, assembled to show relationship between feed mechanism, bolt and hammer. Rotary magazine with short recoil action, locking wedge lacking. Frame without side panels has trigger group. Mainspring does not connect to hammer that must be manually cycled. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Grey-brown gun with 20% bright metal, largely on the left side of the frame and subframe. Bright bore with strong rifling. Mild corrosion in grooves suggests barrel must have been at least test fired. A very interesting piece of history, particularly for the collector of British pistols or early semiautomatic arms. 4-52411 LMA15 (2,500-5,000) – Lot 3013

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	3013	$2,875.00	GABBETT-FAIRFAX M 1895 PATENT MODEL PISTOL. SN NSN. Resembling Hugh Gabbett-Fairfax’s first pistol patent, GB Pat. 18686 of 1895 (copy included with lot), and possibly a precursor design, an unfinished, patent model pistol, with 7” barrel chambered for the 7.65 mm Borchardt cartridge, assembled to show relationship between feed mechanism, bolt and hammer. Rotary magazine with short recoil action, locking wedge lacking. Frame without side panels has trigger group. Mainspring does not connect to hammer that must be manually cycled. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Grey-brown gun with 20% bright metal, largely on the left side of the frame and subframe. Bright bore with strong rifling. Mild corrosion in grooves suggests barrel must have been at least test fired. A very interesting piece of history, particularly for the collector of British pistols or early semiautomatic arms. 4-52411 LMA15 (2,500-5,000) – Lot 3013 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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GABBETT-FAIRFAX M 1895 PATENT MODEL PISTOL.