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*RARE CUSTOM ENGRAVED OBREGON SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN A149. Cal. 11.43 mm (45 ACP). Blue finish with 4-7/8″ bbl, fixed sights and mounted with 2-pc ivory grips, beautifully relief carved on left side with the Mexican eagle motif surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves on one side and oak leaves & acorns on the other side. Above & below the eagle are raised foliate arabesque patterns with matching patterns on the top & bottom edges of both grips. Left side of slide is marked “Sistema OBREGON / Calibre 11.43” and the right side of the frame “FABRIQUE DE ARMAS MEXICO” with the patent number & SN. Pistol has full coverage Germanic style engraving of vines, leaves & clusters of grapes with serrated front strap, mainspring housing & trigger. Top of slide is relief engraved with the Mexican eagle along with three 5-pointed silver stars. According to the Blue Book of Gun Values, Fjestad, only 1,000 of these rare pistols were produced during WWII. Few survive today in any configuration. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp custom finish. Grips are sound and retain a fine, light ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-47183 JR191 (10,000-15,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013
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