Description
Item Description
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Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this outstanding semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Wildey, Inc. Model 458!
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Originally, the company was named Wildey Firearms Co., Inc. located in Cheshire, CT. At that time, the serialization of pistols was 45-0000. When Wildey, Inc. bought the company out of bankruptcy from the old shareholders, there had been approximately 800 pistols mfg. To distinguish the old company from the present company, the serial range was changed to 09-0000 (only 633 pistols with the 09 prefix were produced). These guns had the Cheshire, CT address. Pistols produced by Wildey, Inc., New Milford, CT are serial numbered with 4 digits (no numerical prefix).
This example was manufactured by Wildey, Inc. in New Milford, Connecticut, and holds a low four-digit serial #1909! This example is also engraved with stunning scroll artwork!
The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock, and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Wildey, Inc.
Model: 458
Serial: 1909
Caliber: .45 Winchester Magnum
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 8" Ventilated Rib Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Ramp Front with Adjustable Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The barrel, slide, and frame are engraved with elegant scroll artwork.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Wildey pistol is a unique gas-operated, double-action or single-action firearm created by Wildey J. Moore. It was specifically designed as a hunting weapon and is capable of firing a range of high-pressure proprietary cartridges, including the .45 Winchester Magnum and the .475 Wildey Magnum. Currently, it is manufactured by USA Firearms Corp.-Wildey Guns in Winsted, Connecticut. The Wildey's gas-operated system is built to withstand breech pressures of over 48,000 PSI, which is associated with Moore's proprietary cartridges. This patented gas system is composed of an "air-hydraulic piston powered by the firing gases through six small holes in the barrel". The gas system is responsible for forcing the slide rearward and initiating the cycling of the pistol. One of the primary advantages of Wildey's gas-operated system is its ability to reliably operate heavy and light loads for each cartridge type.
Serial: 1909
Caliber: .45 Winchester Magnum
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 8" Ventilated Rib Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Ramp Front with Adjustable Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The barrel, slide, and frame are engraved with elegant scroll artwork.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Wildey pistol is a unique gas-operated, double-action or single-action firearm created by Wildey J. Moore. It was specifically designed as a hunting weapon and is capable of firing a range of high-pressure proprietary cartridges, including the .45 Winchester Magnum and the .475 Wildey Magnum. Currently, it is manufactured by USA Firearms Corp.-Wildey Guns in Winsted, Connecticut. The Wildey's gas-operated system is built to withstand breech pressures of over 48,000 PSI, which is associated with Moore's proprietary cartridges. This patented gas system is composed of an "air-hydraulic piston powered by the firing gases through six small holes in the barrel". The gas system is responsible for forcing the slide rearward and initiating the cycling of the pistol. One of the primary advantages of Wildey's gas-operated system is its ability to reliably operate heavy and light loads for each cartridge type.
This is accomplished by manually adjusting the gas-regulator valve to tune the system for different loads, which is done by turning the gas-regulating collar located at the base of the barrel. The gas system also reduces felt recoil. The Wildey employs a fixed-barrel, three-lug, rotating-bolt design, with the bolt locking into the aft barrel extension. The retracting slide catches the extended bolt lug when the cartridge is fired, which causes the bolt to rotate open. The spent cartridge is then ejected by the bolt through the retracting slide's ejection port. The fixed-barrel design allows for greater accuracy compared to pistols designed around an articulating barrel design. Additionally, the Wildey can be used as either a single-shot or an auto-loading pistol.
Originally, the Wildey Firearms Co., Inc. was located in Cheshire, CT, and the serialization of pistols was 45-0000. The company was bought out of bankruptcy by Wildey, Inc., and the serial range was changed to 09-0000 to distinguish the old company from the present company. Only 633 pistols with the 09 prefix were produced, all of which had the Cheshire, CT address. The pistols produced by Wildey, Inc. in New Milford, CT are serial numbered with four digits and have no numerical prefix.
Condition/Contents:
Condition/Contents:
The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock, and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise. This example will ship with the matching factory box and all contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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