RARE BITTNER LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

RARE BITTNER LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 357. Cal. 7.7 mm Bittner. Rare & unusual pistol with 6″ rnd to oct bbl with matted top flat, tall front sight and an unusual ramp rear sight graduated to 150 meters. This clip-fed pistol, that utilizes a stripper similar to the early Mannlicher-style rifles, has the housing in front of action with checkered wood panels on sides. The action mechanism is extremely unusual in that the bolt stays fully retracted until the ring trigger is pulled which moves bolt forward stripping a round into the chamber. The ring lever has a slot in the back to allow the trigger contact with shooter’s finger which releases when bolt is fully closed. It has checkered walnut birdhead grips with a lanyard stud in butt. It appears that less than 500 of these rare pistols were made in 1893. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue and receiver and action 70-75% faded orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas with some fine surface discoloration and light etching. Grips are sound and retain most of their orig oil finish showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few spots of scattered pitting. 4-33924 JR106 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	130	$8,050.00	RARE BITTNER LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 357. Cal. 7.7 mm Bittner. Rare & unusual pistol with 6″ rnd to oct bbl with matted top flat, tall front sight and an unusual ramp rear sight graduated to 150 meters. This clip-fed pistol, that utilizes a stripper similar to the early Mannlicher-style rifles, has the housing in front of action with checkered wood panels on sides. The action mechanism is extremely unusual in that the bolt stays fully retracted until the ring trigger is pulled which moves bolt forward stripping a round into the chamber. The ring lever has a slot in the back to allow the trigger contact with shooter’s finger which releases when bolt is fully closed. It has checkered walnut birdhead grips with a lanyard stud in butt. It appears that less than 500 of these rare pistols were made in 1893. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue and receiver and action 70-75% faded orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas with some fine surface discoloration and light etching. Grips are sound and retain most of their orig oil finish showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few spots of scattered pitting. 4-33924 JR106 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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