*WWII LIBERATOR PISTOL.

*WWII LIBERATOR PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 45 ACP. Stamped sheet metal single shot pistol made by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors in WWII to be dropped for resistance fighters behind enemy lines. There were one million of these crude pistols manufactured in a time frame of less than three months in 1942. These pistols were simple, striker fired single shots with smooth bores made from stamped & welded sheet steel with a storage compartment for ammunition in the butt. They were air-dropped behind enemy lines as a complete unit in a carton with a cartoon style instruction sheet, 10-rds of ammunition and a wooden dowel to be used as an ejector. Most were lost or destroyed during the war and few survive today. Accompanied by the orig instruction sheet and an extractor rod. PROVENANCE: Tom Clinton Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains its orig smooth gray metal finish with a few spots of light discoloration. Mechanics are crisp, strong smooth bore. 4-37365 JR28 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1129	$2,012.50	WWII LIBERATOR PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 45 ACP. Stamped sheet metal single shot pistol made by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors in WWII to be dropped for resistance fighters behind enemy lines. There were one million of these crude pistols manufactured in a time frame of less than three months in 1942. These pistols were simple, striker fired single shots with smooth bores made from stamped & welded sheet steel with a storage compartment for ammunition in the butt. They were air-dropped behind enemy lines as a complete unit in a carton with a cartoon style instruction sheet, 10-rds of ammunition and a wooden dowel to be used as an ejector. Most were lost or destroyed during the war and few survive today. Accompanied by the orig instruction sheet and an extractor rod. PROVENANCE: Tom Clinton Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains its orig smooth gray metal finish with a few spots of light discoloration. Mechanics are crisp, strong smooth bore. 4-37365 JR28 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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