M1883 ERFURT MILITARY REICH REVOLVER, STANDARD PRODUCTION.

SN 3584. Cal. 10.55mm. Standard matte finish Reich revolver, single action with reinforced cyl lock cuts, made by Erfurt in 1895 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 3584 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 84 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 loop. The backstrap is unit marked “33.A.4.24.” (Field Artillery Regiment Nr. 33, Battery Nr. 4, Weapon Nr. 24). Smooth wood grips. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig blue estimated at 80% with moderate oxidation in small patch on right frame just behind cyl gate. Most of the fire blue has faded from the safety lever and other small parts. Original smooth wood grips with handling dings and staining consistent with the overall appearance. Bright bore with strong rifling and only mild oxidation. Excellent manual mechanics with reliable cyl indexing. 4-52564 LMA2 (750-1,200) – Lot 1345

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
	1345	$885.00	M1883 ERFURT MILITARY REICH REVOLVER, STANDARD PRODUCTION. SN 3584. Cal. 10.55mm. Standard matte finish Reich revolver, single action with reinforced cyl lock cuts, made by Erfurt in 1895 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 3584 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 84 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 loop. The backstrap is unit marked “33.A.4.24.” (Field Artillery Regiment Nr. 33, Battery Nr. 4, Weapon Nr. 24). Smooth wood grips. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig blue estimated at 80% with moderate oxidation in small patch on right frame just behind cyl gate. Most of the fire blue has faded from the safety lever and other small parts. Original smooth wood grips with handling dings and staining consistent with the overall appearance. Bright bore with strong rifling and only mild oxidation. Excellent manual mechanics with reliable cyl indexing. 4-52564 LMA2 (750-1,200) – Lot 1345 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 ERFURT MILITARY REICH REVOLVER, STANDARD PRODUCTION.