*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. PROVENANCE: Tom Clinton Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains a smooth gray/brown patina with scattered light surface rust & pitting. Mechanics are fine, strong smooth bore. 4-37366 JR26 (2,000-3,000)

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
	1130	$1,840.00	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. PROVENANCE: Tom Clinton Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains a smooth gray/brown patina with scattered light surface rust & pitting. Mechanics are fine, strong smooth bore. 4-37366 JR26 (2,000-3,000) 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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