RARE Pre Production Pre Ban Original Goncz Pistol S-9 9mm Serial #3
SOLD FOR: $5000
WOA#: WY230511GC003
Make: Hand Built by Goncz
Model: S9 (Goncz Pistol)
Serial Number: GS0003
Year of Manufacture: 1980-1982
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Blowback, Closed Bolt
Markings: The left side of the frame is marked “GONCZ” within a scroll and “GS0003”. The right side of the frame is marked “GONCZ CO. N.HOLLYWOOD. CA. U.S.A. PAT. PEN.”.
Barrel Length: 5” in threaded barrel
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable hooded post sight. The rear sight is an adjustable U notch with wind adjustment.
Stock Configuration & Condition: Tubular steel forged one piece lower. Charging handle on the upper left side and bolt catch. Threaded barrel for barrel shroud extension.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1 16 rd steel 9mm magazine.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel, Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 100% of its metal finish. The markings are crisp. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Telescoping bolt. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with its serialized factory box with ribbed barrel shroud extension, stainless thread protector, black thread protector, total of one magazine, Claridge owner’s manual, sight adjustment and takedown tool.
Our Assessment: After almost 2 years of waiting, it’s FINALLY here!
If you’ve been following our auctions for the past year and a half you should be very familiar with the Claridge collection as we have been personally auctioning directly for the Claridges themselves. If not, these Claridge firearms were made famous in movies like Planet of the Apes featuring Mark Wahlberg, Total Recall featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Against the Law, Iron Man 2, Firefly, Direct Hit, Assassins featuring Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas, and Once Upon a Time in Mexico featuring Banderas. But NONE of them equal in value, rarity, and prestige as this Original Goncz pistol. This is THE hand crafted Goncz pistol from Goncz himself that he took to gun shows around the U.S. in his pursuit of getting manufacturers on board in creating this unique design for mass production. The Goncz pistol is the design that the Claridges bought in on and began producing in 1990. The Goncz has been held by some of the biggest names in Hollywood, and now it can be yours!
Not only are we almost dry on the very last of the Claridge collection, the Claridge’s have decided now is a good time to release this unique and nearly One of a Kind Piece. This pistol is mint and the most rare of all the Claridge collection. Period.
These Claridge firearms will soon have their very own display here at the Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, making this not only Museum Grade, but more rare than what one of the biggest Firearm Museums in the world will have in possession.
So if you’re looking to take your collection to the next level, if you want to own a piece of movie history that could be right at home in the hands of Han Solo or Captain Kirk, then this Original Goncz pistol is truly an opportunity of a lifetime.