DREYSE M1883 TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER, DOUBLE TRIGGERS.

SN NSN. Cal. 10.55mm. Scarce M1883 Reich revolver, with a 4.75″ bbl, a fixed front and rear sight, made with double triggers. Although Dreyse almost certainly made this revolver there are no visible maker markings, SN or proofs. The only numbers, 1-6, reference the individual cylinders. The first trigger may fire the revolver as a double action or, with less pressure, simply cock the hammer; the second trigger, functioning as a single action, will only release the hammer. The lever on the left frame, ahead of the cylinder, allows release of the cylinder pin for disassembly. A large safety lever is mounted below the hammer. Checkered hard rubber grips. Lanyard loop present. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original finish with approximately 30% blue, having largely transitioned to a mellow patina. Original grips with blunted checkering and a few handling dings. No chips or losses. Frosted bore with no discernible rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52561 LMA37 (1,500-2,250) – Lot 1342

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
	1342	$1,840.00	DREYSE M1883 TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER, DOUBLE TRIGGERS. SN NSN. Cal. 10.55mm. Scarce M1883 Reich revolver, with a 4.75″ bbl, a fixed front and rear sight, made with double triggers. Although Dreyse almost certainly made this revolver there are no visible maker markings, SN or proofs. The only numbers, 1-6, reference the individual cylinders. The first trigger may fire the revolver as a double action or, with less pressure, simply cock the hammer; the second trigger, functioning as a single action, will only release the hammer. The lever on the left frame, ahead of the cylinder, allows release of the cylinder pin for disassembly. A large safety lever is mounted below the hammer. Checkered hard rubber grips. Lanyard loop present. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original finish with approximately 30% blue, having largely transitioned to a mellow patina. Original grips with blunted checkering and a few handling dings. No chips or losses. Frosted bore with no discernible rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-52561 LMA37 (1,500-2,250) – Lot 1342 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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DREYSE M1883 TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER, DOUBLE TRIGGERS.