Description Wildey J. Moore had already taken orders for more than 15,000 Wildey Pistols as of 1979, but not yet begun production. The prototype process moved from Bellmore Johnson to Wildey and his team of engineers. Noted on pg 132 of “Wildey’s Here” this is the first functioning production prototype made by Wildey in his shop. This Wildey “Survivor” Pistol bears a .44 bore diameter. With one removable magazine and a 10″ top rib vented engraved barrel. Serial number EXP-B Wildey mentions the pistol being in front of him while he was writing the book about his life in the firearms business. Checkered premium wood grip plates. Polished stainless steel frame, serrated trigger, serrated hammer, serrated slide and barrel. Magwell located serrated magazine release. Left side of frame serrated slide release and de-cocking lever. Barrel located gas adjustment screw. Rear adjustable and front fixed blade sight. Must ship to a FFL holder. Condition: Very Good with light scratches, touches of rust and handling wear. Clean rifled bore. Complete as experimental, magazine may be a mis-match, and trigger does not drop the hammer. Sold AS-IS due to prototype status. From the Personal collection of Wildey Firearms creator Wildey J. Moore. Wildey worked in the firearms business since the 1950’s as a gunsmith, Ed Argamonte’s, as a Salesman for Winchester, Stoeger, J.J. Tobler and Forenade Fabrikverken. Eventually setting out on his own to design and create the Wildey Survivor. The Survivor was most famously featured in the classic 1985 Movie Death Wish 3 with Charles Bronson. This lot Includes a letter of authenticity signed by the fiduciary of Moore’s estate and Connecticut Firearms Auction. Barrel Length: 10″ Serial: EXP-B Manufacturer: Wildey Firearms Co INC Model: Hunter Book# 02081