![]() Against a $20,000-$30,000 estimate, the pistol was bid aggressively to $66,000. The expectation was that Singer would eventually receive government orders for the model, for US military use. ![]() The gun offered by Milestone correctly showed no serial number or military acceptance proofs. Choosing your serial number: You can enter your personalized serial number during the checkout process. The guns were produced under an “educational contract,” enabling Singer’s Elizabeth, New Jersey factory personnel to familiarize themselves with the pistol’s construction and develop a full set of pre-production tools, fixtures and gauges. These Henry rifles are made-to-order and are not currently in stock. ![]() 45 ACP Model 1911A2 presentation pistol from the original 500 manufactured in 1940. The exotic little weapon came housed in a French fitted pipe case and had no trouble realizing $9,900 against an estimate of $2,500-$3,500. Created in 1 7/8-inch caliber/7mm pinfire, it has a six-shot barrel cluster, folding trigger and double-action operation. At Milestone’s March event, that meant a profusely engraved and gold-inlaid “knuckle duster” made around 1860. In nearly every antiques category, interesting and valuable things come in small packages.
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