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1st Type Shansei Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
1st Type Shansei Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Early Original 1st Type Shansei Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol, #2164, .45 ACP cal., 5-1/2'' barrel, matte blue finish, tangent sight incremented from 100-1000 yards, 16-grooved and bordered mahogany grips. Considered an officially made Chinese copy which has long fascinated collectors. This model is chambered for .45 ACP, with no more than 8000 mfg'd. The translation of the markings indicates they were made at the Shansei Province Arsenal in 1929. Since many thousands of Thompson submachine guns in .45 ACP were already in use in China, it is not surprising that the Chinese should choose to copy the C96 Mauser in this caliber. (See pages 219-224 of the Breathed & Schroeder book, entitled ''System Mauser''.) Condition is excellent retaining approx. 96%+ matte arsenal blue. Grips show light to just moderate wear with light scuffs. All internal parts appear to match with the exception of the magazine follower, which is marked #236. Rear sight is completely blue. Chinese acceptance proof is present on left side of upper frame. Action is crisp, bore with light frosting in the grooves. Est.: $6,000-$8,000. (C&R)