VERY RARE SCHWARTZLOSE M1898 STANDART PISTOL, 6 SHOT, CUT FOR SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 152. Cal. 7.63 mm. Despite their antique status, Schwartzlose pistols have the look of a modern gun. Many were reportedly shipped to Russia and only a handful remain in their original form as this example, without Russian importer markings. This pistol has a 6.5” bbl with a fixed front sight and a vertically adjustable rear sight whose elevation is adjusted using a serrated and cammed wheel marked 1-5. The rear of the barrel is Crown U proof marked, which is repeated on the left side of the frame and on the upper bolt housing, just behind the rear sight. The serial number 152 is marked on the left side of the frame and repeated on the back of the bolt, on the left side of the trigger (52) and on the back of the firing pin (52). The bottom of the magazine is marked R.197. The barrel, bolt, frame and magazine are blued. The rear sight and elevating wheel are fire blued, while the trigger, slide release, takedown lever, firing pin and magazine release are polished and in-the-white. Grips are varnished and deeply cut with fine, carefully bordered checkering. Unlike most 6 shot Schwartzlose pistols, this is one was cut for an shoulder stock, with a key-hole recess at the top of the backstrap, just below the tang. One of less than a handful of this variant known. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dinely Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Schwartzloses are finished with a different, blacker “blue” than most pistols; similar to the Black Army M1911s but with a better polish. This gun has been handled with moderate surface toning, and a finish that has transitioned to a blue-brown. Scattered small dings are on each side of the rear barrel, where it has an octagonal form and early oxidative erosion involves the left side of the tang. Grip straps have largely toned to a brown. Original magazine, unmarked except for police/military stamping on toe, is in commensurate condition. Factory grips have most of their original varnish with minor scattered dings and staining. Crisp untouched checkering. Bore with strong rifling and moderate oxidation. Excellent manual mechanics. One of very few Schwartzloses cut for a shoulder stock. 4-52235 LMA1 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1300

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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	1300	$12,650.00	VERY RARE SCHWARTZLOSE M1898 STANDART PISTOL, 6 SHOT, CUT FOR SHOULDER STOCK. SN 152. Cal. 7.63 mm. Despite their antique status, Schwartzlose pistols have the look of a modern gun. Many were reportedly shipped to Russia and only a handful remain in their original form as this example, without Russian importer markings. This pistol has a 6.5” bbl with a fixed front sight and a vertically adjustable rear sight whose elevation is adjusted using a serrated and cammed wheel marked 1-5. The rear of the barrel is Crown U proof marked, which is repeated on the left side of the frame and on the upper bolt housing, just behind the rear sight. The serial number 152 is marked on the left side of the frame and repeated on the back of the bolt, on the left side of the trigger (52) and on the back of the firing pin (52). The bottom of the magazine is marked R.197. The barrel, bolt, frame and magazine are blued. The rear sight and elevating wheel are fire blued, while the trigger, slide release, takedown lever, firing pin and magazine release are polished and in-the-white. Grips are varnished and deeply cut with fine, carefully bordered checkering. Unlike most 6 shot Schwartzlose pistols, this is one was cut for an shoulder stock, with a key-hole recess at the top of the backstrap, just below the tang. One of less than a handful of this variant known. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dinely Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Schwartzloses are finished with a different, blacker “blue” than most pistols; similar to the Black Army M1911s but with a better polish. This gun has been handled with moderate surface toning, and a finish that has transitioned to a blue-brown. Scattered small dings are on each side of the rear barrel, where it has an octagonal form and early oxidative erosion involves the left side of the tang. Grip straps have largely toned to a brown. Original magazine, unmarked except for police/military stamping on toe, is in commensurate condition. Factory grips have most of their original varnish with minor scattered dings and staining. Crisp untouched checkering. Bore with strong rifling and moderate oxidation. Excellent manual mechanics. One of very few Schwartzloses cut for a shoulder stock. 4-52235 LMA1 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1300 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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VERY RARE SCHWARTZLOSE M1898 STANDART PISTOL, 6 SHOT, CUT FOR SHOULDER STOCK.