3005

$3,162.50

M1883 MILITARY REICHS REVOLVER, HIGH POLISH.

SN 898S. Caliber 10.55mm. Early high polish Officer’s Model Reichs revolver with checkered grips, single 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 GF along with the serial number 898S that is repeated on the left side of the frame, the side plate, the loading gate, the cylinder, and the cylinder pin. All the small parts are matched with the digits 98, including the grip screw and each of the grip escutcheons. The military acceptance, a large Crown/R, appears on the bottom of the front strap. Checkered grips characteristic of the Officer’s Model and lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Original blue with approximately 85% 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. No cracks or losses. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal erosion. Perfect mechanics. A very nice all-matching military Officer’s Reichs revolver. 4-52574 LMA20 (1,250-1,750) – Lot 3005

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Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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