Manufrance Pistol Valuation - Not in the Blue Book

seb1999

January 04, 2003 11:33

I hate to keep asking for value info but the Blue Book at the library does not list Manufrance pistols, only shotguns. I wonder if anyone can estimate the value of a Manufrance .32ACP pistol Model Lefrancais w/ 1 mag blue finish in Excellent+ condition.

I guess I am a sucker for these foreign .25 and .32 ACP pistols but I can't seem to get enough of them although my better half seems to think I have too many!!

Thanks for any info.

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  mrmike08075

  January 04, 2003 11:49

  LE FRANCAIS POLICE MODEL
  blowback operated double action semiautomatic pistol
  (the only one offered in .32 ACP of the 3 pistols in the line)
  3.5"BBL 7 round single column magazine
  it has the hinged BBL feature introduced on the model 28
  blued, fixed sights, molded rubber grips
  manufactured 1914-1938 at "FRANCAIS D`ARMES et CYCLES" in ST. ETIENNE FRANCE.
  value in NRA GOOD condition is about $550.00/ in NRA VERY GOOD about $700.00. NEW IN BOX/PERFECT about $800.00
  
  best regards, mike.
  
  What other dungeon is so dark as ones own heart, what jailer so inexorable as ones own mind.

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  greeker375

  January 04, 2003 12:24

  According to the Blue Book I looked at, here is what they had to say...hope it helps.
  
  POLICEMAN MODEL AUTOMATIC
  - .32 ACP cal., double action, 7 shot, 3? in. barrel, hinged finned barrel, blue, fixed sights, rubber grips. Mfg. 1950s.
  Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
  $850 $800 $700 $575 $435 $350 $275

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  mark christian

  January 04, 2003 17:53

  seb1999, don't feel embarassed about asking questions...that is why we are here. I too have the same passion for these little pocket pistols, although the Ortgies are my favorites. Your Maunfrance Lefrancais is a very interesting little gun and seldom seen in this country- I've seen only one and it was many years ago in the old gun store where I worked.
  
  There were actually an entire series of Lefrancais pistols, some even in 9mm. All of them featured to hindge down barrel like the old Piepers. Am I correct that your pistol has no actual extractor? I seem to remember that that model simply blew its case out of the chamber. The $800 range is impressive since very few of these pocket automatics from any maker sell for over $500, even if NIB. Your pistol must indeed be pretty rare.
  
  Mark T. Christian

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  captkirk3@dslextreme.com

  January 04, 2003 20:41

  Hey Guys....You forgot to mention the Model 1911.....The ASTRA-MANUFRANCE, .32ACP....There's one you don't see very often..Only worth $175.00 in Excellent Condition...But worth mentioning anyway...
  
  Captain Kirk, Tech Staff

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  seb1999

  January 06, 2003 16:26

  Thank you all for the information supplied!!
  
  Where else can you get hundreds no thousands of years of experience and knowledge for absolutely no cost?
  
  What a great place and what a great bunch of people!!!
  
  Thanks[:D][:D][:D]

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  mark christian

  January 06, 2003 16:52

  seb1999, I think I can speak for the others who posted here along with myself and say that it is the kind words like yours that makes all of this worth while. You seem like a real gentleman and it was a pleasure to help you. As far as "absolutly no cost" is concerned- we have already billed your credit card and Capt. Kirk (our enforcer) will be following up on this matter.
  
  Mark T. Christian

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