RARE Holy Grail Pre-Ban Claridge Family Collection Hi-Tec T-9 NIB Collector
SOLD FOR: $960
WOA#: WY220915GC004
Make: Claridge
Model: T-9
Serial Number: L900897
Year of Manufacture: 1990-1993
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Blowback
Markings: The left side of the frame is marked “CLARIDGE HI-TEC ™ L900422”. The right side of the receiver is marked “9mm NATO PAT.PEND NORTHRIDGE. CA. U.S.A.”
Barrel Length: 9.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable hooded pin sight. The rear sight is an adjustable U notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: Tubular steel forged one piece lower with integrated barrel shroud to the upper receiver. Charging handle on the upper left side and bolt catch. Match Grade Button Rifled Barrel.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 16 rd Steel 9mm Claridge Factory Magazine
Type of Finish: Silver, Anodized Black
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 99.9% 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: Claridge Hi-Tec Factory Box with matching serial number, Claridge Factory Instruction Manual, Disassembly Tool, Sight Adjustment Tool, total of one magazine.
Our Assessment: Get ready for some top-of-the-line collector’s stuff, folks, because we’ve got a true Hollywood legend here: the Claridge Hi-Tec family of guns. This is the one firearm in all of firearms history that deserves a spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. No other unique gun has been featured in more movies than this beauty, with its semi-futuristic design that just screams “cool.” These Claridge firearms were made famous in movies like Planet of the Apes featuring Mark Wahlberg, Point Blank 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. This gun has been held by some of the biggest names in Hollywood, and now it can be yours.
Now, this Claridge is NEW IN BOX, given to us straight from the Claridge Family Collection themselves, and let me tell you, these are the VERY LAST of their stock. This is the T-9 configuration, the longest of the Claridge pistols, and it’s in test fired-only new condition, an extremely rare find. But what makes it even more rare is that it has an extended barrel shroud compared to other T-9’s that we’ve sold. It’s a time capsule example, a true collector’s item that only a handful of collectors will ever get their hands on. And if you’re one of those collectors, then you know what I’m talking about. This gun is for you, my friend. And here’s the kicker: this example comes complete with the original numbers-matching box.
These Claridge firearms will soon have their very own display at the Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, making this T-9 an even more sought-after piece for collectors. With pre-ban military weapons on the rise and being hoarded by collectors, don’t let this opportunity to own a piece of Hollywood and firearms history pass you by.
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 T-9 is the gun for you. And with the pre-ban military weapons market hotter than ever, you won’t want to miss out on this very desirable T-9 for your collection before it’s gone. Best of luck, folks, and happy bidding!