Claridge Family Collection Hi-Tec AS-9 Pistol Semi-Auto 9mm NIB Collector
SOLD FOR: $1,299.99
LSB#: WY241006GC039
Make: Claridge
Model: AS-9 (Alloy S-9)
Serial Number: 902469
Year of Manufacture: 1990-1993
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: Closed Bolt, Semi-Automatic Blowback
Markings: The left side of the frame is marked “CLARIDGE HI-TEC ™ 902469”. The right side of the receiver is marked “9mm NATO PAT.PEND NORTHRIDGE. CA. U.S.A.” Both pistols have the same markings except the other one’s serial is “902469”.
Barrel Length: 5” proprietary threaded Match Grade barrel. 7” with Smooth Barrel Shroud Extension.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable hooded pin sight. The rear sight is an adjustable U notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: Tubular stainless steel forged one piece upper. The frame is one piece alloy integral with the pistol grip and trigger guard. Magazine is fed through the pistol grip. Charging handle on the upper left side and bolt catch. Threaded barrel for barrel shroud extensions. The stock rates in Excellent condition. These pistols are NIB and never fired.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 15 rd steel 9mm magazines.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel, Black, Alloy
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 100% of its metal finish. The markings are crisp. Overall, this pistol rates in about Excellent Condition. They are new-in-box and never fired. There is still factory grease present.
Mechanics: The actions function correctly. Telescoping bolt cloned after the SA-VZ23 submachine gun. We did not fire these pistols. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Claridge Hi-Tec Factory Box, Thread Protector, Smooth Barrel Extension, Owners Manual, sight adjustment tools and takedown tool, and total of one magazine.
Our Assessment: 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. These guns have been held by some of the biggest names in Hollywood, and now they can be yours.
This AS-9 is the alloy framed version of the S-9. The aluminum receiver drastically reduces the weight of this pistol by over a pound.
With the Cody Firearms Museum now showcasing these firearms, the AS-9 has become an even more significant piece of gun heritage. Don’t let the curtains close on your opportunity to claim this Hollywood heavyweight for your own legacy.
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 Claridge Hi-Tec AS-9 is the gun for you. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
