*RARE CASED FIALA MODEL 1920 MANUAL REPEATING PISTOL 3-BARREL SET WITH STOCK.

Revised: 3/3/2008

NOTE: The Fiala is not a predecessor of either the Colt Woodsman or High Standard Model “B”, but has similar lines.

*RARE CASED FIALA MODEL 1920 MANUAL REPEATING PISTOL 3-BARREL SET WITH STOCK. SN 1426. Cal. 22 LR. Rare & unusual set with 3″ and 7-1/2″ pistol bbls and 20″ carbine bbl with forearm and an attachable walnut stock. A most unusual pistol that was undoubtedly the progenitor of the High Standard Model B and the Colt Woodsman. It has the same lines as both pistols. Right side of frame has a small slotted head screw that when removed allows the bbl to be unscrewed & replaced. It has serrated walnut grips with a 2-position rear sight mounted to the rear of the slide. The magazine is exactly what the early High Standard & Colt magazines became, with a brass follower. The 3″ bbl is missing the front sight and has the 1-1/2″ exposed area very finely knurled. The 7-1/2″ bbl and carbine bbl have dovetailed front sights. The buttstock & forearm are of very nicely figured English walnut, uncheckered with straight grip and a smooth steel buttplate. This unusual pistol, while appearing to be a semi-auto, is, in fact a manually operated repeater. The magazine functions as with any semi-auto, however the slide remains locked during & after firing until a button on left side of frame is depressed which releases the slide to be manually retracted and returned to battery for the next shot. The set is accompanied by its orig leather covered wood case with purple velvet lining and a diagonal purple ribbon inside the lid with maker’s name & address. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Pistol & 7-1/2″ bbl retain about 85% thinning orig blue, mostly from flaking, not wear, bright shiny bore with a few spots of pitting. The 3″ bbl, missing its front sight, has a wrench mark in the knurling, otherwise retains most of its orig blue, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Carbine bbl is extremely fine, retaining 96-97% dark glossy orig blue, slightly thinned on top about mid-point with brilliant shiny bore. Stock & forearm are sound and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine. The lid of the case has a few minor cracks and is missing small areas of covering, otherwise is sound with olive drab paint on outside. Interior is lightly faded with light soil showing light wear. Altogether a fine complete & orig set. 4-33904 JR265 (3,000-5,000)

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
	155A	$2,588.00	Revised: 3/3/2008 NOTE: The Fiala is not a predecessor of either the Colt Woodsman or High Standard Model “B”, but has similar lines. RARE CASED FIALA MODEL 1920 MANUAL REPEATING PISTOL 3-BARREL SET WITH STOCK. SN 1426. Cal. 22 LR. Rare & unusual set with 3″ and 7-1/2″ pistol bbls and 20″ carbine bbl with forearm and an attachable walnut stock. A most unusual pistol that was undoubtedly the progenitor of the High Standard Model B and the Colt Woodsman. It has the same lines as both pistols. Right side of frame has a small slotted head screw that when removed allows the bbl to be unscrewed & replaced. It has serrated walnut grips with a 2-position rear sight mounted to the rear of the slide. The magazine is exactly what the early High Standard & Colt magazines became, with a brass follower. The 3″ bbl is missing the front sight and has the 1-1/2″ exposed area very finely knurled. The 7-1/2″ bbl and carbine bbl have dovetailed front sights. The buttstock & forearm are of very nicely figured English walnut, uncheckered with straight grip and a smooth steel buttplate. This unusual pistol, while appearing to be a semi-auto, is, in fact a manually operated repeater. The magazine functions as with any semi-auto, however the slide remains locked during & after firing until a button on left side of frame is depressed which releases the slide to be manually retracted and returned to battery for the next shot. The set is accompanied by its orig leather covered wood case with purple velvet lining and a diagonal purple ribbon inside the lid with maker’s name & address. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Pistol & 7-1/2″ bbl retain about 85% thinning orig blue, mostly from flaking, not wear, bright shiny bore with a few spots of pitting. The 3″ bbl, missing its front sight, has a wrench mark in the knurling, otherwise retains most of its orig blue, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Carbine bbl is extremely fine, retaining 96-97% dark glossy orig blue, slightly thinned on top about mid-point with brilliant shiny bore. Stock & forearm are sound and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine. The lid of the case has a few minor cracks and is missing small areas of covering, otherwise is sound with olive drab paint on outside. Interior is lightly faded with light soil showing light wear. Altogether a fine complete & orig set. 4-33904 JR265 (3,000-5,000) 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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