RARE V.C. SCHILLING NEEDLEFIRE CALVARY PISTOL WITH HINGED BOLT HANDLE.

SN NSN. Caliber 14mm. Very rare German military needlefire cavalry pistol assembled by V.C.S. (V. Charles Schilling) in the mid 1800s. The pistol has an 8.5” bbl with a fixed front sight and a small drift adjustable rear sight. On top of the chamber flat, just in front of the rear sight, appears “GUSSSTAHL” (cast steel barrel). The left side of the receiver is marked “SUHL,” the right side is marked with a crown surmounting the initials V.C.S. Crown/V German Transitional proofs (identifying finished weapons in stock at the introduction of Germany’s first proof law in 1891) were later applied to the left side of the barrel, the left side of the chamber and the left side of the bolt. Operation is in the usual manner, with the rotatable bolt handle folding in for more convenient storage. To disassemble the bolt, one merely pushes down on the fire blued latch at the rear of the bolt, freeing the firing pin assembly to rotate out of its housing. When originally assembled all metal components were in-the-white or fire blued (latch release, trigger, and screws) and attached to a single piece stock whose grip cap was made with a sturdy and integral lanyard loop. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal lightly polished with sharp edges. All markings readily discernible though the crown on the right side of the chamber is blurred. Remnants of original fire blue on one of the trigger guard screws, the trigger and grip cap screw. The stock is sound, never having been sanded, with slight staining and a scattering of light handling marks excepting a few shallow bruises on the left side. No cracks or losses. Incredibly nice, near-mirror bore, with strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. Very difficult to find Schilling large cavalry pistol in excellent condition. 4-52425 LMA13 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3001

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3001	$14,950.00	RARE V.C. SCHILLING NEEDLEFIRE CALVARY PISTOL WITH HINGED BOLT HANDLE. SN NSN. Caliber 14mm. Very rare German military needlefire cavalry pistol assembled by V.C.S. (V. Charles Schilling) in the mid 1800s. The pistol has an 8.5” bbl with a fixed front sight and a small drift adjustable rear sight. On top of the chamber flat, just in front of the rear sight, appears “GUSSSTAHL” (cast steel barrel). The left side of the receiver is marked “SUHL,” the right side is marked with a crown surmounting the initials V.C.S. Crown/V German Transitional proofs (identifying finished weapons in stock at the introduction of Germany’s first proof law in 1891) were later applied to the left side of the barrel, the left side of the chamber and the left side of the bolt. Operation is in the usual manner, with the rotatable bolt handle folding in for more convenient storage. To disassemble the bolt, one merely pushes down on the fire blued latch at the rear of the bolt, freeing the firing pin assembly to rotate out of its housing. When originally assembled all metal components were in-the-white or fire blued (latch release, trigger, and screws) and attached to a single piece stock whose grip cap was made with a sturdy and integral lanyard loop. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal lightly polished with sharp edges. All markings readily discernible though the crown on the right side of the chamber is blurred. Remnants of original fire blue on one of the trigger guard screws, the trigger and grip cap screw. The stock is sound, never having been sanded, with slight staining and a scattering of light handling marks excepting a few shallow bruises on the left side. No cracks or losses. Incredibly nice, near-mirror bore, with strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. Very difficult to find Schilling large cavalry pistol in excellent condition. 4-52425 LMA13 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 3001 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE V.C. SCHILLING NEEDLEFIRE CALVARY PISTOL WITH HINGED BOLT HANDLE.