RARE MODEL 1889 DOUBLE BARREL NAVY SIGNAL PISTOL.

RARE MODEL 1889 DOUBLE BARREL NAVY SIGNAL PISTOL. SN 76. 27mm 4″ brass bbls with brass checkered pull out lever underneath. Brass frame with dbl checkered steel hammers. Crown/M (Navy proofed) on frame under bbls. “apt.” (“adaptiert” – adapted) is vertical on bottom of butt next to horizontal “W.W. 98 / 76” (Arsenalwerkstatte Wilhelmshaven manufactured, made in 1898, SN 76). Checkered steel trigger. Smooth walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Brass has nice patina and wear on sharp edges with some minor ding and scratches. There is some pitting on the hammers especially on the right side of the right hammer. Bore is smooth with light corrosion. Grips are worn with some dings and chips. 4-52720 BWS137 (2,500-4,000)

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
	3358	$5,750.00	RARE MODEL 1889 DOUBLE BARREL NAVY SIGNAL PISTOL. SN 76. 27mm 4″ brass bbls with brass checkered pull out lever underneath. Brass frame with dbl checkered steel hammers. Crown/M (Navy proofed) on frame under bbls. “apt.” (“adaptiert” – adapted) is vertical on bottom of butt next to horizontal “W.W. 98 / 76” (Arsenalwerkstatte Wilhelmshaven manufactured, made in 1898, SN 76). Checkered steel trigger. Smooth walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Brass has nice patina and wear on sharp edges with some minor ding and scratches. There is some pitting on the hammers especially on the right side of the right hammer. Bore is smooth with light corrosion. Grips are worn with some dings and chips. 4-52720 BWS137 (2,500-4,000) 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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