*EXCEPTIONAL GUIDE LAMP DIVISION LIBERATOR PISTOL AS USED BY O.S.S.

NSN. Cal. 45 ACP.Manufactured clandestinely, one million Model FP-45 pistols were manufactured by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors. These guns were given the nickname Liberator as they were to be dropped behind enemy lines for resistance use. Made of sheet metal construction with a 4″ smooth bore and a trap bottom for holding additional cartridges. Initially made for the European theater, a large portion of the production ended up with General William Donovan of the O.S.S. These rare guns are now classified as curio and relic. PROVENANCE: Gerard Ruth Collection, ex Alex Chauffe SR. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with virtually no traces of corrosion or distress and is in a wonderful state of preservation, however, it is missing the small sheet metal cover plate for the bottom. 51594-11 TDW (3,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 3304

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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
	3304	$0.00	EXCEPTIONAL GUIDE LAMP DIVISION LIBERATOR PISTOL AS USED BY O.S.S. NSN. Cal. 45 ACP.Manufactured clandestinely, one million Model FP-45 pistols were manufactured by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors. These guns were given the nickname Liberator as they were to be dropped behind enemy lines for resistance use. Made of sheet metal construction with a 4″ smooth bore and a trap bottom for holding additional cartridges. Initially made for the European theater, a large portion of the production ended up with General William Donovan of the O.S.S. These rare guns are now classified as curio and relic. PROVENANCE: Gerard Ruth Collection, ex Alex Chauffe SR. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with virtually no traces of corrosion or distress and is in a wonderful state of preservation, however, it is missing the small sheet metal cover plate for the bottom. 51594-11 TDW (3,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 3304 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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*EXCEPTIONAL GUIDE LAMP DIVISION LIBERATOR PISTOL AS USED BY O.S.S.