*◊ STEYR M1912 PROTOTYPE PISTOL WITH FACTORY FITTED TANGENT SIGHT & ORIGINAL SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 13. Cal. 9mm Steyr. Very early Steyr M1911 with single line address and 5″ bbl used in its orig configuration to illustrate the 1st edition factory manual (this sn 13 is visible in the manual illustrations). The gun was later modified by adding a high front sight and an 1800M tangent rear sight. Given the potential long range capability, it is only natural that the gun would be sold with a shoulder stock. As an early production pistol, the slide was marked with a single line address “OESTERR WAFFENFABRIK STEYR 1911. 9m/m”. SN “13” is marked on the left side of the slide and on the frame, just above the trigger guard cutout. The replaced front sight is 5/16″ high while the tangent rear sight is graded in increments from 4 (400) to 18 (1800) meters. Other features are typical of the M1911 including the configuration and function of the hammer, safety, and serrated slide release. Wood grip panels with raised checkering, secured with a single strawed tranverse screw. Orig Steyr stock is heavily varnished and marked on the forward face with the scriptic initials “S.K.” A small section of wood is missing above the latch release and a splinter measuring 1-3/4″ x 1/4″ is missing from the obverse face near the hinge. The lower spine, where relieved for the rear sight, has a 2″ hairline crack. The stock lug is a black enamel painted copper boot that tensions the gun via a rotating fire-blued lever and a matt blue hinge. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig rust blue, approx 95-97% coverage with frosting on the front & backstrap. Oxidative discoloration involves most of the front sight and tangent sight that were originally fire-blued but now appear grey brown. Grips are oil stained with blunted checkering, consistent with wear on pistol and its having been put in the stock cup. Bright, near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Stock retains the majority of its orig varnish with a scattering of small bruises and dents. Comparable condition lug, small parts and hinge. A unique, long range sighted, stocked pistol suitable for the most advanced collection. 4-52058 LMA93 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1287

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	1287	$24,150.00	◊ STEYR M1912 PROTOTYPE PISTOL WITH FACTORY FITTED TANGENT SIGHT & ORIGINAL SHOULDER STOCK. SN 13. Cal. 9mm Steyr. Very early Steyr M1911 with single line address and 5″ bbl used in its orig configuration to illustrate the 1st edition factory manual (this sn 13 is visible in the manual illustrations). The gun was later modified by adding a high front sight and an 1800M tangent rear sight. Given the potential long range capability, it is only natural that the gun would be sold with a shoulder stock. As an early production pistol, the slide was marked with a single line address “OESTERR WAFFENFABRIK STEYR 1911. 9m/m”. SN “13” is marked on the left side of the slide and on the frame, just above the trigger guard cutout. The replaced front sight is 5/16″ high while the tangent rear sight is graded in increments from 4 (400) to 18 (1800) meters. Other features are typical of the M1911 including the configuration and function of the hammer, safety, and serrated slide release. Wood grip panels with raised checkering, secured with a single strawed tranverse screw. Orig Steyr stock is heavily varnished and marked on the forward face with the scriptic initials “S.K.” A small section of wood is missing above the latch release and a splinter measuring 1-3/4″ x 1/4″ is missing from the obverse face near the hinge. The lower spine, where relieved for the rear sight, has a 2″ hairline crack. The stock lug is a black enamel painted copper boot that tensions the gun via a rotating fire-blued lever and a matt blue hinge. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig rust blue, approx 95-97% coverage with frosting on the front & backstrap. Oxidative discoloration involves most of the front sight and tangent sight that were originally fire-blued but now appear grey brown. Grips are oil stained with blunted checkering, consistent with wear on pistol and its having been put in the stock cup. Bright, near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Stock retains the majority of its orig varnish with a scattering of small bruises and dents. Comparable condition lug, small parts and hinge. A unique, long range sighted, stocked pistol suitable for the most advanced collection. 4-52058 LMA93 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1287 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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*◊ STEYR M1912 PROTOTYPE PISTOL WITH FACTORY FITTED TANGENT SIGHT & ORIGINAL SHOULDER STOCK.