SCARCE CHICAGO FIREARMS COMPANY PROTECTOR PALM PISTOL WITH BLUE FINISH.

SN 5210. Cal. 32 RF. 1-9/16″ bbl, full blue finish, Mother-of-pearl side panels. Left side disc is marked “CHICAGO FIREARMS CO. CHICAGO.ILL.”. Right disc is marked “THE PROTECTOR PAT. MCH. 6 83 AUG. 29. 93.”. SN is stamped on rotary breech and on inside of each sideplate. Right sideplate has “INS.” stamped under SN with “F” at center. Trigger has a gutta percha pad at rear. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very fine, appears unfired. Frame retains 98% bright blue finish overall with some high-point wear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Breech block is very clean. Mother-of-pearl side panels are fine and intact. Right side panel has two cracks but is stable. All markings are sharp and clear. Mechanics are crisp. This is a very scarce Protector Palm Pistol with a blue finish. Estimated production of 1000 that fall in the range of 3700-5400. 53094-31 TEP (2,500-3,000) – Lot 2324

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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
	2324	$6,037.50	SCARCE CHICAGO FIREARMS COMPANY PROTECTOR PALM PISTOL WITH BLUE FINISH. SN 5210. Cal. 32 RF. 1-9/16″ bbl, full blue finish, Mother-of-pearl side panels. Left side disc is marked “CHICAGO FIREARMS CO. CHICAGO.ILL.”. Right disc is marked “THE PROTECTOR PAT. MCH. 6 83 AUG. 29. 93.”. SN is stamped on rotary breech and on inside of each sideplate. Right sideplate has “INS.” stamped under SN with “F” at center. Trigger has a gutta percha pad at rear. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very fine, appears unfired. Frame retains 98% bright blue finish overall with some high-point wear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Breech block is very clean. Mother-of-pearl side panels are fine and intact. Right side panel has two cracks but is stable. All markings are sharp and clear. Mechanics are crisp. This is a very scarce Protector Palm Pistol with a blue finish. Estimated production of 1000 that fall in the range of 3700-5400. 53094-31 TEP (2,500-3,000) – Lot 2324 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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SCARCE CHICAGO FIREARMS COMPANY PROTECTOR PALM PISTOL WITH BLUE FINISH.