Guns International #: 103501383
Seller's Inventory #: 259864

Category - Handguns - European Pistols - Browning Belgium Pistols

Category
Handguns - European Pistols
Browning Belgium Pistols

Belgian PIEPER M1920 .25 ACP Semi-Automatic Self Defense POCKET Pistol C&R ROARING TWENTIES 6.35mm Browning Self-Defense Pistol

Description:
Belgian PIEPER M1920 .25 ACP Semi-Automatic Self Defense POCKET Pistol C&R

ROARING TWENTIES 6.35mm Browning Self-Defense Pistol

Here Ancestry Guns presents a C&R Belgian Pieper New Model Semi-Automatic Pistol made circa 1920 through 1932 in Liege, Belgium. In the late 19th and early 20th century, Liège dominated the gunmaking industry. In the book “LIEGE GUNMAKERS THROUGH THEIR WORK. 1800-1950, VOL. I” by Alain Daubresse, he maintains that: “When Liège production reached its summit, more than half of the firearms made in the world came from Liège...” And the foremost weapon maker of Liege at the end of the 19th century was Henri Pieper. Not only did he own the largest weapon factory in the country, but he was also a founding member and managing director of Fabrique Nationale, and so he had nominal control of the two largest industrial entities in all of Belgium. Pieper’s company was among the first in Belgium to adopt the precision manufacture of interchangeable parts. In 1897, his sons took the initiative, and the Henri Pieper company diversified its activities and launched into the manufacture of bicycles, electricity, and gas and electric automobiles.”

This neat little pocket pistol was likely imported to the United States sometime around the roaring twenties and would have been very easy to “conceal and carry” on the busy streets of New York or hanging out in a “Speak Easy” in Chicago while enjoying an illegal shot of whiskey during Prohibition.

The overall condition is fine. Original finish. Excellent action. The bore is shiny bright with serviceable rifling. Markings are sharp. Both grips contain average handling wear and remain in good shape. Visible numbers match. Liege proofed frame.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 2 inches.

Caliber: .25 ACP (6.35mm Browning)

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

$1250

#259864
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes