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Orig'l Shansei Arsenal M.96 Semi-Auto Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Orig'l Shansei Arsenal M.96 Semi-Auto Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Original Shansei Arsenal Model 96 Semi-Automatic Pistol, #2164, .45 ACP cal., 5-1/2'' barrel, matte blue finish, 14-groove mahogany grips, rear sight calibrated from 100 to 1000 yards. With approx. 8000 mfg'd in 1929, this Broomhandle variant is seldom seen today. Since a great deal of Thompson sub-machine guns were already in service with the Chinese, it is not surprising that the Chinese should chose to copy the standard Broomhandle in .45 ACP. Included with this lot is an extremely rare box of Chinese .45 ACP ammo, dated Feb. 1937. Condition: Pistol remains in excellent condition with all visible matching serial numbers and no import markings. Approx. 95% of its original finish is retained. Grips with light knackering and some oil darkening. Action is crisp with light pitting to top area of crown; bore is very good to near fine with light frosting in the grooves. Est.: $5,000-$7,500. (C&R/PPT)