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Excellent John Martz Custom 45 ACP Luger Pistol

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Excellent John Martz Custom 45 ACP Luger Pistol
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serial #5485 (Martz #11), 45 ACP, 8'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely pistol in Martz's famed 45 ACP offering configured into a unique style with artillery-length barrel, navy-style rear sight, 1900-style breechblock and grip safety. The metal surfaces retain about 98% excellent quality restored rust blue showing a thin subtle scuff along the underside of the barrel and a hint of subtle high edge wear. The small parts retain nice rich straw colors while the pins and grips screws show fine fire blue. All markings remain intact and strong showing American Eagle atop the chamber and fancy ''JVM'' Martz monogram on the middle toggle piece flanked by ''45 ACP''. The left side rail is stamped ''MSTR'' indicating the pistol is equipped with the proprietary ''Martz Safe Toggle Release'', an ingenious modification which links the hold open to the safety allowing the toggle to be dropped from the locked-open position by engaging the safety lever. The checkered walnut grips remain in excellent condition showing a few lightly chipped points. The action seems to function well mechanically and one Martz five-round magazine with wood base is included, the magazine body showing a small thin crack forming along the top forward edge. These quality custom Lugers always command strong interest as there are few options available to the astute collector for a 45 caliber Luger pistol. (13D11759-12) {MODERN} (8,000/12,000)