Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 1359:
Description
This lot features a Bauer Firearms Corp. model 25SSP semi-automatic pocket pistol chambered in .25 ACP. Manufactured in Fraser, Michigan, this compact firearm is a high-quality American-made copy of the Baby Browning, constructed entirely of investment-cast stainless steel. The pistol is equipped with a 2 inch barrel and features a fixed sight channel along the top of the slide. The receiver and slide exhibit a brushed stainless finish, complemented by off-white pearlescent synthetic grip panels. The left side of the slide is clearly engraved with the manufacturer’s mark Bauer Firearms Corp. / FRASER, MICHIGAN U.S.A., while the right side is marked Bauer Automatic / .25 CALIBER AUTOMATIC. The frame is stamped with the serial number 098547 above a safety indicator S. This example is presented in its original factory box, which retains its end label identifying the model as 25SSP and the stock as P, with the matching serial number 098547 hand-written in orange. Included with the firearm are the original owner’s manual containing an exploded parts diagram and one single-stack 6-round magazine. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The pistol is in good overall condition. The stainless steel surfaces show minor handling marks and a few small spots of surface oxidation or staining, most notably on the right side of the frame near the trigger and within the slide serrations. The pearlescent grips are intact with no visible cracks or chips, though they show light age-related yellowing and some verdigris buildup around the grip screws. The bore is bright with strong rifling. The action appears to function correctly, though it has not been live-fire tested. The factory box shows shelf wear, edge fraying, and some staining, but remains structurally sound with a legible end label.
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