EXTREMELY RARE J.G. ANSCHUTZ SYSTEM EISFELD BARREL-LESS SIGNAL IGNITER.

SN 14504. 1-1/2″ 11 mm chamber with push button to open and numbered “94” inside upper lid. Left side of frame has Imperial proof, “JGA” in an oval, above full SN. Unmarked safety lever. Checkered walnut grips with border. Lanyard ring below grips. Designed to fire a special cartridge with primer and case having a large attached flare in a cardboard container. Although 19,000 of these were manufactured during WWI, only a few dozen are known to have survived. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining about 90% original blue with fading on trigger guard and grip straps. Bore has some serrated corrosion. Grips are lightly worn with some minor dings and chips to checkering. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52678 BWS80 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3175

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
	3175	$0.00	EXTREMELY RARE J.G. ANSCHUTZ SYSTEM EISFELD BARREL-LESS SIGNAL IGNITER. SN 14504. 1-1/2″ 11 mm chamber with push button to open and numbered “94” inside upper lid. Left side of frame has Imperial proof, “JGA” in an oval, above full SN. Unmarked safety lever. Checkered walnut grips with border. Lanyard ring below grips. Designed to fire a special cartridge with primer and case having a large attached flare in a cardboard container. Although 19,000 of these were manufactured during WWI, only a few dozen are known to have survived. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining about 90% original blue with fading on trigger guard and grip straps. Bore has some serrated corrosion. Grips are lightly worn with some minor dings and chips to checkering. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52678 BWS80 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 3175 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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EXTREMELY RARE J.G. ANSCHUTZ SYSTEM EISFELD BARREL-LESS SIGNAL IGNITER.