*RARE WARNER “THE INFALLIBLE” FIRST MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*RARE WARNER “THE INFALLIBLE” FIRST MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 845. Cal. 32 ACP. Very rare 1st Model Warner with only 500-1,500 ever produced in the 1915-16 period. Unusual design by Andrew Fyrberg of Worcester, Mass., who sold his patents to the Warner Arms Corp. of New York City, NY. The first models were produced by various sub-contractors around Norwich, CT and constitute one of the first successful American made semi-auto pistols. This pistol is standard with 3-1/4″ bbl having a tall thin rib with integral front sight and a fixed rear sight notch at the rear of the slide. Frame is unusual in that it is case color hardened. It has a thumb safety on the left side with magazine release in the left heel and it is fitted with checkered hard rubber grips having an intertwined “WAC” logo at the top. Consignor purchased this pistol in 1993 from well-known dealer & knowledgeable firearms authority, Morris Hallowell. Accompanied by a packet of information including articles from several magazines & publications regarding the Warner pistols. PROVENANCE: Hallowell & Co. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, possibly unfired, with bbl & rib retaining about 98% strong orig blue. Frame retains most of its orig case color hardening with thin front & back straps, turning to gray, . Grips are extremely fine with the right side turned chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38026 JR285 (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
	1293	$1,725.00	RARE WARNER “THE INFALLIBLE” FIRST MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 845. Cal. 32 ACP. Very rare 1st Model Warner with only 500-1,500 ever produced in the 1915-16 period. Unusual design by Andrew Fyrberg of Worcester, Mass., who sold his patents to the Warner Arms Corp. of New York City, NY. The first models were produced by various sub-contractors around Norwich, CT and constitute one of the first successful American made semi-auto pistols. This pistol is standard with 3-1/4″ bbl having a tall thin rib with integral front sight and a fixed rear sight notch at the rear of the slide. Frame is unusual in that it is case color hardened. It has a thumb safety on the left side with magazine release in the left heel and it is fitted with checkered hard rubber grips having an intertwined “WAC” logo at the top. Consignor purchased this pistol in 1993 from well-known dealer & knowledgeable firearms authority, Morris Hallowell. Accompanied by a packet of information including articles from several magazines & publications regarding the Warner pistols. PROVENANCE: Hallowell & Co. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, possibly unfired, with bbl & rib retaining about 98% strong orig blue. Frame retains most of its orig case color hardening with thin front & back straps, turning to gray, . Grips are extremely fine with the right side turned chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-38026 JR285 (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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