MILITARY M1879 REICH REVOLVER, PRUSSIAN EAGLE, S&S, V.C.S.-C.C.H.

SN 3608. Cal. 10.55mm. Standard M1879 Reich revolver dated 1881 with 7″ bbl having muzzle flare, fixed front and fixed rear sight. The rear of the bbl is octagonal as it inserts into the forward frame and is marked with the full SN that is repeated on the frame, cyl and cyl axle. A Prussian eagle appears next to the bbl SN and is repeated on the cyl. The last two digits of the SN are on the head of the frame screws, the safety lever and the loading gate. Military acceptance marks appear on the frame on either side of the trigger guard and on the buttcap that is also marked “69.A./4.66.” The fixing lever has broken off the head of the cyl pin release screw. Heavy lanyard ring extends from the buttcap. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig brown finish, with considerable fading and later oxidation, now appearing as 25% coverage. Virtually all the fire blue from the screws and safety lever has transitioned to a grey/brown. The same applies to the grip screw and its retaining escutcheons. Excellent bore with strong rifling and only minimal oxidation. All cyls index correctly with manual function; safety works properly. 4-52571 LMA113 (650-950) – Lot 3006

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
	3006	$1,180.00	MILITARY M1879 REICH REVOLVER, PRUSSIAN EAGLE, S&S, V.C.S.-C.C.H. SN 3608. Cal. 10.55mm. Standard M1879 Reich revolver dated 1881 with 7″ bbl having muzzle flare, fixed front and fixed rear sight. The rear of the bbl is octagonal as it inserts into the forward frame and is marked with the full SN that is repeated on the frame, cyl and cyl axle. A Prussian eagle appears next to the bbl SN and is repeated on the cyl. The last two digits of the SN are on the head of the frame screws, the safety lever and the loading gate. Military acceptance marks appear on the frame on either side of the trigger guard and on the buttcap that is also marked “69.A./4.66.” The fixing lever has broken off the head of the cyl pin release screw. Heavy lanyard ring extends from the buttcap. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig brown finish, with considerable fading and later oxidation, now appearing as 25% coverage. Virtually all the fire blue from the screws and safety lever has transitioned to a grey/brown. The same applies to the grip screw and its retaining escutcheons. Excellent bore with strong rifling and only minimal oxidation. All cyls index correctly with manual function; safety works properly. 4-52571 LMA113 (650-950) – Lot 3006 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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MILITARY M1879 REICH REVOLVER, PRUSSIAN EAGLE, S&S, V.C.S.-C.C.H.