Lot 1227:
Anciens Etablissements Pieper Bayard Model 1908 7.65mm Semi-Automatic Pistol
Sold for: $275
Description
An early 20th-century Anciens Etablissements Pieper Bayard Model 1908 semi-automatic pistol, manufactured in Herstal, Belgium. This compact pistol is constructed of blued steel with checkered hard rubber or composite grips, each featuring the “BAYARD” logo with a chevalier (knight on horseback) device. The left side of the slide is marked “CAL. 7.65 MODELE DEPOSE” and “ANCIENS ETABLISSEMENTS PIEPER HERSTAL-BELGIUM.” The right side of the slide displays “BREVETE S.G.D.G. PATENTED SEPT. 3 1908” and the serial number “450203.” An included steel magazine is marked “CAL. 7.65.”
Condition report:
The pistol exhibits significant wear to its original blued finish, with areas of surface rust and general scuffing consistent with age and extensive prior use. The grips show wear to the checkering and logo. Mechanical functionality has not been tested.
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