M1883 DREYSE MILITARY REICH REVOLVER, STANDARD PRODUCTION.

SN 2977. Cal. 10.55mm. Standard matte finish Reich revolver, single action with non-reinforced cyl lock cuts, made by F. v. Dreyse of Soemmerda as marked in a logo on the left side of the frame. Usual 4-1/2″ bbl having fixed front and rear sight. The octagonal portion of the bbl, entering the forward frame, has the left upper flat marked with the caliber 10.55. The left flat is marked with a Prussian eagle along with the SN 2977 that is repeated on the left side of the frame, the sideplate, the cyl, and the cyl pin. All small parts, including the loading gate, are matched with the digits 77 including the grip screw and each of the grip escutcheons. Military acceptances appear on the lower part of the frame, on each side of the lanyard ring. The backstrap is marked “76.A.8.7.” Smooth wood grips. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig blue estimated at 60%. Comparable condition fire blue on safety lever. Many of the grip screws had burred slots that were dressed down. Wood grips with handling dings and staining consistent with the overall appearance. Bright bore with strong rifling and only mild oxidation. Cyl does not reliably index on manual testing. 4-52560 LMA112 (450-750) – Lot 3007

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
	3007	$944.00	M1883 DREYSE MILITARY REICH REVOLVER, STANDARD PRODUCTION. SN 2977. Cal. 10.55mm. Standard matte finish Reich revolver, single action with non-reinforced cyl lock cuts, made by F. v. Dreyse of Soemmerda as marked in a logo on the left side of the frame. Usual 4-1/2″ bbl having fixed front and rear sight. The octagonal portion of the bbl, entering the forward frame, has the left upper flat marked with the caliber 10.55. The left flat is marked with a Prussian eagle along with the SN 2977 that is repeated on the left side of the frame, the sideplate, the cyl, and the cyl pin. All small parts, including the loading gate, are matched with the digits 77 including the grip screw and each of the grip escutcheons. Military acceptances appear on the lower part of the frame, on each side of the lanyard ring. The backstrap is marked “76.A.8.7.” Smooth wood grips. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig blue estimated at 60%. Comparable condition fire blue on safety lever. Many of the grip screws had burred slots that were dressed down. Wood grips with handling dings and staining consistent with the overall appearance. Bright bore with strong rifling and only mild oxidation. Cyl does not reliably index on manual testing. 4-52560 LMA112 (450-750) – Lot 3007 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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M1883 DREYSE MILITARY REICH REVOLVER, STANDARD PRODUCTION.