EXTREMELY RARE EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL SCHULHOF MANUAL REPEATING PISTOL, M1884.

EXTREMELY RARE EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL SCHULHOF MANUAL REPEATING PISTOL, M1884. SN 15. Cal. 10.6mm. Repeating pistols were the immediate predecessors to semiautomatic arms. All required a manual movement, usually of the trigger, to chamber and discharge the cartridge. Sometimes both actions were performed sequentially, the firing pin falling as the action finally closed. In most cases, upon manual release, a loading bar or trigger lever would spring back to its original position. Schulhof was credited with having developed several types of repeating pistols in about 1884 and later in the 1880s. This version has a 6″ bbl with a drift adjustable front and rear sight. Serial number 15 was applied under the bbl and repeated on the lower surface of the receiver near its juncture. The left side of the receiver was marked “PAT. SCHULHOF” in script letters. A finger loop lever under the receiver was used to close the bolt. Having traveled to its final position, the trigger protruded into the finger loop and could be pulled to fire the gun. A small nudge released the finger loop, allowing it to spring forward. Loading was accomplished through the left grip that was retained by a tensioned latch. It is estimated Schulhof made fewer than 50 of these repeaters. Though awkward and cumbersome by today’s standards, repeater pistols were an important development and provided the foundation for more modern semiautomatics. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection, “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole” pp. 36, 37. CONDITION: The pistol retains about 80% of its original nickel finish. Areas of loss have largely drifted to patina except on the backstrap where the metal has largely grayed. Excellent grips with sharp bordered checkering are exceptionally well crafted replacements. Surprisingly bright bore with sharp rifling and only minimal etching. Mechanically perfect. One of the rarest repeaters in existence, suitable for the most advanced collection. 4-52438 LMA96 (12,500-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3184	$11,500.00	EXTREMELY RARE EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL SCHULHOF MANUAL REPEATING PISTOL, M1884. SN 15. Cal. 10.6mm. Repeating pistols were the immediate predecessors to semiautomatic arms. All required a manual movement, usually of the trigger, to chamber and discharge the cartridge. Sometimes both actions were performed sequentially, the firing pin falling as the action finally closed. In most cases, upon manual release, a loading bar or trigger lever would spring back to its original position. Schulhof was credited with having developed several types of repeating pistols in about 1884 and later in the 1880s. This version has a 6″ bbl with a drift adjustable front and rear sight. Serial number 15 was applied under the bbl and repeated on the lower surface of the receiver near its juncture. The left side of the receiver was marked “PAT. SCHULHOF” in script letters. A finger loop lever under the receiver was used to close the bolt. Having traveled to its final position, the trigger protruded into the finger loop and could be pulled to fire the gun. A small nudge released the finger loop, allowing it to spring forward. Loading was accomplished through the left grip that was retained by a tensioned latch. It is estimated Schulhof made fewer than 50 of these repeaters. Though awkward and cumbersome by today’s standards, repeater pistols were an important development and provided the foundation for more modern semiautomatics. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection, “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole” pp. 36, 37. CONDITION: The pistol retains about 80% of its original nickel finish. Areas of loss have largely drifted to patina except on the backstrap where the metal has largely grayed. Excellent grips with sharp bordered checkering are exceptionally well crafted replacements. Surprisingly bright bore with sharp rifling and only minimal etching. Mechanically perfect. One of the rarest repeaters in existence, suitable for the most advanced collection. 4-52438 LMA96 (12,500-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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