Lot 3655: Guide Lamp - Liberator
World War II U.S. Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Clandestine Pistol
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: May 7, 2017
Lot 3655: Guide Lamp - Liberator
World War II U.S. Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Clandestine Pistol
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: May 7, 2017
Estimated Price: $950 - $1,600
Price Realized:
World War II U.S. Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Clandestine Pistol
Manufacturer: Guide Lamp
Model: Liberator
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: phosphate
Grip: steel
Stock:
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Item Interest: Average
Serial Number: 
Catalog Page: 231
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:
Developed in 1942 under the fictional nomenclature "Flare Pistol, 45 Caliber", the Liberator was intended to be air dropped over Nazi occupied territory. Built from machine stampings welded around a smoothbore 45 ACP barrel, the single shot pistol was to be used by angry civilians to lash out at their oppressors and more coordinated partisans to kill Nazis and steal their (much more expensive) weapons. Fitted with a zinc cocking piece, hollow grip, and sliding grip trap cover.
Rating Definition:
Very good. The pistol has an overall mottled gray/brown patina with light spotting, and small nicks and dings overall. Mechanically fine.
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