M1883 MILITARY REICHS REVOLVER, OFFICER’S HIGH POLISH.

SN 954. Caliber 10.55mm. Early high polish Officer’s Model Reichs revolver with checkered grips, single action/double action, made by the V. Charles Schilling – C.G.H. consortium in Suhl with a 4.5” bbl having a fixed front and rear sight. The octagonal portion of the bbl, as entering the forward frame, has the left upper flat marked with the caliber 10.55. The left flat is marked with the SN 954 that is repeated on the left side of the frame, the sideplate, the loading gate, the cylinder, and the cylinder pin. All the small parts are matched with the digits 54, including the grip screw and each of the grip escutcheons. The military acceptance, a large Crown/D, has been marked on the barrel (2 locations) and frame. Checkered grips characteristic of the Officer’s Model and replaced lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original bright blue with approximately 50% coverage, mellow toning on bbl, right side of frame, and front/back strap. Untouched small parts have comparable condition fire blue (safety lever, grip screw and escutcheons) and straw. Nicely checkered grips retain virtually all their diamonds with minimal blunting and loses. No cracks. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal erosion. Perfect mechanics. A very nice all-matching military Officer’s Reichs revolver. 4-52575 LMA3 (900-1,600) – Lot 1344

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
	1344	$1,150.00	M1883 MILITARY REICHS REVOLVER, OFFICER’S HIGH POLISH. SN 954. Caliber 10.55mm. Early high polish Officer’s Model Reichs revolver with checkered grips, single action/double action, made by the V. Charles Schilling – C.G.H. consortium in Suhl with a 4.5” bbl having a fixed front and rear sight. The octagonal portion of the bbl, as entering the forward frame, has the left upper flat marked with the caliber 10.55. The left flat is marked with the SN 954 that is repeated on the left side of the frame, the sideplate, the loading gate, the cylinder, and the cylinder pin. All the small parts are matched with the digits 54, including the grip screw and each of the grip escutcheons. The military acceptance, a large Crown/D, has been marked on the barrel (2 locations) and frame. Checkered grips characteristic of the Officer’s Model and replaced lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original bright blue with approximately 50% coverage, mellow toning on bbl, right side of frame, and front/back strap. Untouched small parts have comparable condition fire blue (safety lever, grip screw and escutcheons) and straw. Nicely checkered grips retain virtually all their diamonds with minimal blunting and loses. No cracks. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal erosion. Perfect mechanics. A very nice all-matching military Officer’s Reichs revolver. 4-52575 LMA3 (900-1,600) – Lot 1344 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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M1883 MILITARY REICHS REVOLVER, OFFICER’S HIGH POLISH.