RIFLED BORE ERMA LARGE Z KAMPFPISTOLE GRENADE LAUNCHING PISTOL.

RIFLED BORE ERMA LARGE Z KAMPFPISTOLE GRENADE LAUNCHING PISTOL. SN 6903. 27mm 6″ rifled alloy signal/grenade launching bbl with a large (9mm tall) pantographed white phosphorescent “Z” (Züge – Rifling, which is the identification mark for the Kampfpistole) on left side which was intended to be visible in low light. Serrated hammer. Right side of bbl has Eagle/280 proofs. Full serial number on hinge matches serial number on alloy frame. Left side of frame is marked “ayf / 42” (ERMA manufactured in 1942). Right side of frame has Eagle/280 proofs. Brown checkered plastic grips. These pistols with rifled bores were used to fire grenades in combat and are much rarer than the smooth bore flare guns. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 95% black finish. Bore is sharp. Grips are excellent with very little wear. 4-52704 BWS128 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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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	3354	$0.00	RIFLED BORE ERMA LARGE Z KAMPFPISTOLE GRENADE LAUNCHING PISTOL. SN 6903. 27mm 6″ rifled alloy signal/grenade launching bbl with a large (9mm tall) pantographed white phosphorescent “Z” (Züge – Rifling, which is the identification mark for the Kampfpistole) on left side which was intended to be visible in low light. Serrated hammer. Right side of bbl has Eagle/280 proofs. Full serial number on hinge matches serial number on alloy frame. Left side of frame is marked “ayf / 42” (ERMA manufactured in 1942). Right side of frame has Eagle/280 proofs. Brown checkered plastic grips. These pistols with rifled bores were used to fire grenades in combat and are much rarer than the smooth bore flare guns. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 95% black finish. Bore is sharp. Grips are excellent with very little wear. 4-52704 BWS128 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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