Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this RARE AND DESIRABLE semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the Trade Deed Estates (TDE) AutoMag Pistol (Model 160)!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Trade Deed Estates (TDE)
Model: Automag Pistol (Model 160)
Serial: A01177
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Two-Tone / Stainless Barrel and Receiver - Mirrored Bright Stainless Frame
Barrel Length: 7" Ventilated Ribbed Barrel
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Rear w/ Ramped Fixed Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered White Synthetic Two-Piece Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The TDE AutoMag Pistol stands as one of the most ambitious and iconic semi-automatic pistols ever produced, representing a bold attempt to deliver true magnum-level performance in an autoloading platform. Manufactured by Trust Deed Estates (TDE) in Pasadena, California, and chambered in the powerful .44 AMP and .357 Magnum, the AutoMag combined stainless-steel construction, a rotary bolt locking system, and futuristic design at a time when such engineering was virtually unheard of in handguns. Production numbers were limited, plagued by financial instability and manufacturing challenges, ensuring that genuine TDE-marked examples were made in relatively small quantities. As a result, surviving pistols are highly sought after today, prized not only for their scarcity but for their place in firearms history as a symbol of uncompromising innovation. Among advanced collectors, the TDE AutoMag is revered as a cult classic—an audacious American design that pushed mechanical boundaries and achieved legendary status despite its short and turbulent production life.
Contents:
Model: Automag Pistol (Model 160)
Serial: A01177
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Two-Tone / Stainless Barrel and Receiver - Mirrored Bright Stainless Frame
Barrel Length: 7" Ventilated Ribbed Barrel
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Rear w/ Ramped Fixed Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered White Synthetic Two-Piece Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The TDE AutoMag Pistol stands as one of the most ambitious and iconic semi-automatic pistols ever produced, representing a bold attempt to deliver true magnum-level performance in an autoloading platform. Manufactured by Trust Deed Estates (TDE) in Pasadena, California, and chambered in the powerful .44 AMP and .357 Magnum, the AutoMag combined stainless-steel construction, a rotary bolt locking system, and futuristic design at a time when such engineering was virtually unheard of in handguns. Production numbers were limited, plagued by financial instability and manufacturing challenges, ensuring that genuine TDE-marked examples were made in relatively small quantities. As a result, surviving pistols are highly sought after today, prized not only for their scarcity but for their place in firearms history as a symbol of uncompromising innovation. Among advanced collectors, the TDE AutoMag is revered as a cult classic—an audacious American design that pushed mechanical boundaries and achieved legendary status despite its short and turbulent production life.
Contents:
As you can see from the many high-resolution photos, this example remains in Great condition, showing little signs of consumer use or handling. Additionally, this example will ship with a magazine.
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.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
We strive to ship orders within the close of the following business day after payment and documentation is received.
Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
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.
Additional Details
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