SIMPLEX SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SIMPLEX SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 2156. Cal. 8 mm. Simplex. Scarce small, large caliber early pistol with 2-3/4″ keyhole shaped bbl with integral half moon front sight and v-notch rear sight. It has a detachable 8-shot box magazine mounted in front of trigger similar to Bergman-style pistol. Top of frame and bbl rib are a flat plane with usual patent & proof marks. It has a swinging thumb safety on left side of receiver with straw colored trigger & hammer. The grip is hard rubber with the Simplex name on each side. Bottom of magazine has a cartouche identical to the Bergman. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Overall retains about 85-90% strong orig blue with a cleaned area on lower left side of bbl with some rust pitting in a couple of places and some light scattered spots of rust on frame & magazine well. Trigger & hammer retain 85-90% orig straw colors. Grip is chipped on right side at frame, otherwise they are fine showing moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-34130 JR107 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	132	$3,450.00	SIMPLEX SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 2156. Cal. 8 mm. Simplex. Scarce small, large caliber early pistol with 2-3/4″ keyhole shaped bbl with integral half moon front sight and v-notch rear sight. It has a detachable 8-shot box magazine mounted in front of trigger similar to Bergman-style pistol. Top of frame and bbl rib are a flat plane with usual patent & proof marks. It has a swinging thumb safety on left side of receiver with straw colored trigger & hammer. The grip is hard rubber with the Simplex name on each side. Bottom of magazine has a cartouche identical to the Bergman. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Overall retains about 85-90% strong orig blue with a cleaned area on lower left side of bbl with some rust pitting in a couple of places and some light scattered spots of rust on frame & magazine well. Trigger & hammer retain 85-90% orig straw colors. Grip is chipped on right side at frame, otherwise they are fine showing moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-34130 JR107 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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