Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions, Live Auction #7 - Cody, Wyoming
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This Devel Corporation pistol grip medallion is an original factory piece, featuring the distinctive red enamel insert with stylized "DEVEL" lettering set in a small oval metal surround. The design matches the branding used on Devel's custom pistols during the late 1970s and 1980s, intended for installation in grip panels on modified service handguns. The compact size and clean lines reflect its purpose as a subtle but recognizable maker's mark on high-end custom builds.
Devel Corporation, founded by Charles Kelsey in Gates Mills, Ohio in 1979, was a pioneer in the development of compact, high-capacity defensive pistols. The company became known for its advanced modifications to Smith & Wesson Model 39/59 series pistols, Browning Hi-Powers, and 1911 platforms, often incorporating shortened slides, improved ergonomics, and enhanced reliability. Factory medallions such as this were used to identify and distinguish Devel's custom work during a formative period in modern concealed carry handgun evolution.
This example was never installed on a firearm. The enamel retains strong, vibrant color with no visible chipping. As an unissued factory component, it represents a scarce and desirable accessory tied directly to Devel's production and branding, offering strong appeal to collectors of custom pistol history and period-correct components.
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