Well, dear, that all depends on how we define expensive... but since the license is in my name, you'll find it hard to buy without me knowing!

JAPANESE Type 14 Nambu semiautomatic pistol, Series 2, #24008 (8x21 Nambu) mfg. at Toriimatsu factory of Nagoya Arsenal in March, 1944 (Showa 19.3) with large trigger-guard and grooved grips, coarsely-knurled round cocking-knob, external metal roughly-milled and finished. All-matching numbers including magazine, EXCELLENT condition with superb mirror-bore and 98% external finish with a few handling-marks and evidence of having been "holstered wet" on left side. Tip of firing-pin broken-off (no big deal to repair or replace), right grip-screw a brass replacement. Includes correct clamshell-type leather holster with shoulder-strap in Excellent condition (quite fresh for these). Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $475. REDUCED! Now $425! C&R

JAPANESE Type 14 Nambu semiautomatic pistol, #28094 (8x21 Nambu) mfg. at Koishikawa arsenal in February, 1937 (Showa 12.2) with small trigger-guard. All-matching numbers except (proper nickel-plated) magazine (#598 lined-out, #310 stamped below) and cocking-piece (#512). Very Good totally functional condition with very strong mirror-bright bore and 80% or so bluing on metal (with quite a bit of what looks to be "blood-pitting"). Original finish on wood, a decent example of an early Type 14 (with original non-altered slide). Includes a very worn and decrepit clamshell-type leather holster in Fair condition with some stitching coming undone on side, fastener missing on flap. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $325. C&R

BRITISH Mark IV revolver #93390 (converted to .45 ACP) mfg. by Webley & Son in 1910 with 4" barrel and bird-head grip. Near Excellent condition, with 90% original strong bluing turning to plum and a few of the expected rough-handling marks. A military model with both Queensland Police and Australian Department of Defense markings and all-matching numbers. Totally functional though it locks-up a bit sloppily, with an Excellent, bright bore and chambers. Small X carved on bottom of left grip. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $495. C&R

FRENCH MAB Modele C semiautomatic pistol #10280 (.32 ACP), mfg. by Bayonne circa 1945. Excellent condition, with full original bluing and an excellent mirror-bore. MADE IN FRANCE for W.A.C. on right side. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $325. C&R

FRENCH MAB Modele D semiautomatic pistol #326492 (.32 ACP), mfg. by Bayonne circa 1948. Excellent condition, with full original bluing and an excellent mirror-bore. MADE IN FRANCE on right side. Not import-marked. PHOTOS . . . $295. C&R

Manufactured by Mauser at Oberndorf in the mid 1930's, these short rifles were made for the police in Buenos Aires in 7.65mm and are so marked on the top of the receiver. All are numbered between 1000 and 1500, leading us to believe that only 500 of these rifle were originally manufactured. Each rifle carries commercial proofs, MOD. 1933 on the side-rail and a faint MAUSER BANNER on rear bridge of receiver. The rear sling-swivels look home-made and they likely originally had a quickly-detachable devise on the sling itself (which was common during that period). The rear tangent sight is adjustable to 1400 meters in 100-meter increments and the front-band was attached by screws and has a Gewher 98-type sling-hook. The bolts were bent and the stock inlet for the bolt-knob. The wood and handguard are well-made of European walnut. None have cleaning-rods and it is uncertain if they originally had them or not.

These rifles are NOT LISTED in ANY reference, and have only recently come to light!

Each has obviously seen hard use during their period of service (which apparently only ended recently). The bluing has oxidized from sweat and likely indifference, with some scattered light rust and pitting (but nothing major). The wood has considerable handling-marks and graffiti and likely has a crack or two (all of the handguards are cracked to one degree or another). The bores range between dark and strong to bright but frosty. All are mismatched but completely serviceable and the headspace has been checked. They're not real pretty, but they are quite rare and interesting.

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AUSTRALIAN No.1 Mk.III* Enfield bolt-action rifle # 7295 (.303 British) mfg. by Lithgow Arsenal in 1944, barrel dated 10-44. Excellent condition with strong, mirror- bright bore. Both bolt and receiver have been renumbered, rear-sight and nosecap are unnumbered. Buttstock has clear MA over 3/45 cartouches on right side as well as a brass unit-disc. Some of the expected handling-marks on wood, but overall a very attractive example. PHOTOS . . . $275. C&R

CZECH Model vz24 short rifle (8x57) mfg. by CZ in Brno circa 1938. Russian-rearsenaled mostly Romanian-contract rifles in EXCELLENT PLUS condition, with 100% strong bluing. All have a straight-bolt electropenciled to match numbers stamped on receiver and stock, nice strong and bright bores and good headspace. Romanian royal crest above chamber has been scrubbed (officially done by the Romanians as soon as their kingdom fell in late 1947) and all have really gorgeous apparently-unissued walnut stocks (with only a few, if any, handling-marks) and used walnut handguards in VG condition with likely a small dovetailed arsenal-repair. These rifles include cleaning-rod, front sight-protector, a bayonet and scabbard in Excellent (rearsenaled) condition, with original used leather sling, ammo-pouch and cleaning-tools. PHOTOS (several dozen available) . . . $175. C&R

FRENCH Model 1949/56 MAS semiautomatic rifle # H30122 (7.5x54) manufactured at St. Etienne in 1983. Excellent PLUS condition, rifle has full dark parkerized finish, all matching numbers (except engraved # on bolt, as usual) and a near-perfect mirror-bright bore. Virtually no handling marks on the wood or metal. This DELUXE package includes SIX excellent 10-round magazines (four of them still-sealed in plastic), two new leather magazine-pouches, rubber buttplate, bayonet & scabbard (in plastic), night-sights with cloth bag in new leather pouch, various French slings and load-bearing equipment, and other numerous accessories (pouches, cleaning-kit, spare springs, tools, etc.) still sealed in arsenal poly-bag and in like-new condition PLUS original French APX-L806 sniper scope and mount in separate used military leather case (with manual). Essentially this kit includes EVERY piece of equipment one could acquire to accompany a 1949/56 rifle. Also includes padded hard-case, additional shipping required (40 pounds gross weight). PHOTOS . . . $850. C&R

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FRENCH Model 1949/56 MAS semiautomatic rifle # H30122 (7.5x54) manufactured at St. Etienne in 1983. Excellent PLUS condition

Manufactured in '83, there's a good chance it's never been dropped.

Well, I already have one, this one is the sniper version, which I don't have.

Though I should note, that if she were to call Dennis (www.empirearms.com) and place an order, he would ship to the license address...

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I am trying to locate a holster for a French MAS 1935S .32 Do you have one , can help find one

Thanks