Very Rare Armand Gavage - German Occupation

Description

3/22/24 - This is a very rare Belgian Armand Gavage, manufactured during the German occupation. It is in the correct serial range but does not bear German test proofs, only Belgian proofs. From Jan Still's "Axis Pistiols": "The Armand Gavage was manufactured in Belgium before World War II and its manufacture continued during the German occupation. While test proofed by the German Army, they do not bear German acceptance stamps. Reported: 19 in the serial range 122 to 4612; 13 of these bear the test proof. Most of the remainder bear Belgian markings and proofs. It is estimated that about 1,500 bear German Army test proofs and were utilized by the occupying Germans." This one is all matching and has lost nearly all of its finish. Light brown patina throughout. Replacement grips. Comes with one magazine. The bore has good rifling with very light pin-pricking throughout.