Claridge Family Collection Hi-Tec T-9 T9 Black 9mm 9.5″ Semi-Auto Pistol
SOLD FOR: $1,200.00
LSB#: LSB260220GC033
Make: Claridge
Model: T-9 (Target Model)
Serial Number: S901029
Year of Manufacture: 1990-1993
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Blowback
Markings: The left side of the frame is marked “CLARIDGE HI-TEC S901029”. The right side of the receiver is marked “9mm NATO PAT.PEND NORTHRIDGE. CA. U.S.A.”
Barrel Length: 9.5″ Match Grade Button Rifled Barrel.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable hooded post sight. The rear sight is a windage adjustable rectangular notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are serrated, integral to the tubular steel forged one piece lower with finger grooves and smooth backstrap. The upper receiver has an integrated vented barrel shroud. Charging handle on the upper left side and bolt catch. The grip serrations are sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 15rd Steel 9mm Claridge Factory Magazine.
Type of Finish: Satin
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is 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 handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows thinning on the leading edges and minor storage marks. The markings are crisp. This pistol still appears unfired outside of factory testing. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The current magazine does not fit flush to the bottom of the magwell but should not impede functionality. 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: Claridge Hi-Tec Factory Box with non-matching serial number, Disassembly Tool, Sight Adjustment Tool, owner’s manual, and total of one magazine.
Our Assessment: The Claridge Hi-Tec T-9 represents a short-lived but highly distinctive chapter in American firearms design, produced in limited numbers during the early 1990s out of Northridge, California. Built around a tubular steel receiver with a telescoping bolt system, the T-9 drew inspiration from earlier submachine gun concepts while presenting a futuristic, almost cinematic profile that set it apart from conventional semi-automatic pistols of its era. The Claridge line gained notable recognition not only for its engineering but for its unmistakable appearance, which translated seamlessly onto the silver screen and into popular culture, further cementing its identity as both a firearm and a visual icon. The Claridge line-up has graced the screen in the hands of cinematic titans such as Mark Wahlberg in “Planet of the Apes” and Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Total Recall.” Throw in an appearance in Iron Man 2, Point Blank, Firefly, Direct Hit, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Leprechaun, Assassins and you have a resume that reads like a box office blockbuster film list.
This example comes directly from the Claridge Family Collection and represents one of the final opportunities to acquire a piece from this historically significant grouping as it nears its end. The T-9 or Target 9 is the longer barrel variant of the Claridge pistols with a 9.5″ barrel. The pistol remains in near-new, test-fired only condition, retaining most of its original finish with a bright bore and sharp rifling. It is accompanied by its a non matching factory box labeled for a Luger Variant prototype, takedown and sight tools, and a Beretta 92 pattern magazine, completing a highly desirable and intact package. With its combination of mechanical uniqueness, documented provenance, and exceptional preservation, this T-9 stands as both a scarce collectible and a tangible artifact of a brief but memorable moment in American firearms innovation.