BAVARIAN WERDER M1869 SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

SN 470. Caliber 11.5mm. Standard military issue Werder pistol with 8″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. GF marked on top of chamber. The serial number 470 is repeated on the left side of the barrel flat, the left side of the chamber, and the left side of the receiver cover and inside the trigger guard. Usual proof marks on the lower barrel flat and Crown/M proofing on the forward frame. The screws are either blank or matched 70, while the left side of the trigger has a different number, the last three digits being “202”. Single shot loading is from the top via tilting block action. The large lever on the right side is used to close the chamber and cock the pistol. After pulling the trigger, the forward lever within the trigger guard releases the bolt that moves down, ejecting empty case and re-exposing the chamber. Smooth walnut grips with the right panel German military accepted. Missing lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 70-80% original blue with mellow toning and fading. Comparable condition discoloration of the in-the-white bolt and trigger. Original grips have never been sanded or revarnished. Near-mirror bore with strong rifling and only minimal oxidation. Perfect mechanics. 4-52424 LMA24 (1,500-2,000) Lot 3000 – Lot 3000

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	3000	$1,437.50	BAVARIAN WERDER M1869 SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. SN 470. Caliber 11.5mm. Standard military issue Werder pistol with 8″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. GF marked on top of chamber. The serial number 470 is repeated on the left side of the barrel flat, the left side of the chamber, and the left side of the receiver cover and inside the trigger guard. Usual proof marks on the lower barrel flat and Crown/M proofing on the forward frame. The screws are either blank or matched 70, while the left side of the trigger has a different number, the last three digits being “202”. Single shot loading is from the top via tilting block action. The large lever on the right side is used to close the chamber and cock the pistol. After pulling the trigger, the forward lever within the trigger guard releases the bolt that moves down, ejecting empty case and re-exposing the chamber. Smooth walnut grips with the right panel German military accepted. Missing lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 70-80% original blue with mellow toning and fading. Comparable condition discoloration of the in-the-white bolt and trigger. Original grips have never been sanded or revarnished. Near-mirror bore with strong rifling and only minimal oxidation. Perfect mechanics. 4-52424 LMA24 (1,500-2,000) Lot 3000 – Lot 3000 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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BAVARIAN WERDER M1869 SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.