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*La France Specialties Nova 6-Pack 38 Super Compact Pistol
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Sold
$1,600
Timed Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Location
Cincinnati
Description

*La France Specialties Nova 6-Pack 38 Super Compact Pistol

.38 Super. 3.5" barrel length. SN: 396084. Blued metal finish with polished barrel and external extractor, case colored hammer, and smooth walnut grip panels. Short recoil operated single-action autoloading pistol fed by detachable magazines. Item features a bushingless bull barrel, full length guide rod, white three dot sights, and a pivoting trigger. Frame shows Spanish firing proofs and extractor indicate the parent gun was a Star Model B. Maker mark to right slide reads LA FRANCE SPECIALTIES/TEMPLE CITY, CA. U.S.A. with model mark to the left reading LS NOVA. Serial number preceded by B on the butt. Hammer spur has been cut down, consistent with La France Nova series handguns. Magazine, barrel, and frame display matching serial numbers. {MODERN}

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

From the Collection of Jeffrey W. Sanner

Condition
Good to Very Good. Bore is Very Bright with some firing residues and sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some edgewear to the upper slide, at muzzle, and on lower frame. Some traces of patina forming on rear gripstrap. Grips show some light scratches. Some scattered scratches overall, and operating wear to controls.
Quantity
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