^Lot 1698 LLAMA, MODEL III-A, GOLD DAMASCENED PISTOL.

Cal. 380 ACP. S# 699047. Bbl. 3 3/4". Standard configuration Llama, Mod III-A, in style of Colt M1911A1, with fixed front sight, windage adjustable rear sight and top mounted loaded indicator. Virtually the entire gun, except for some of the small parts and portions of the front and back strap, covered with elaborate and nicely detailed gold damascening. Manufacturer and caliber highlighted in gold on top left of slide. Single panel damascened layouts on each side of slide with dragon, songbird and intertwined floral motif. Right side of frame marked by Stoeger. Songbird representations under forward frame and in a matched pattern on the detachable magazine floorplate. Floral motif on grip safety. Swirling pearlite grips with each panel having a gold damascened Llama-marked inserted medallion. MAGS: x1 7-rd. with 6-indicator holes on right. Detachable floorplate with gold damascene base / serrated toe. CONDITION: near new. Mirror bore. Correct manual mechanics. An exquisite gold damascene Llama, lacking only its original box! (26-2754/LMA). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.