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2576
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$1,035.00
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LINDEN SCHMIT SILVER MOUNTED PISTOL CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION. SN NSN. Cal. .525 Bore diameter. 10″ Etched skelp twist octagonal to round bbl is chased with raised acanthus and inlaid with gold and silver tendrils, and has been converted to percussion with shaped drum and nipple. Round bodied lockplate with teat is engraved on inlaid gold ribands, “Linden Schmit” and “In Maynz”. Lockplate and round bodied percussion hammer have line border and some floral engraving. Nicely marbled European walnut stock has very fine raised floral carving behind bbl tang, lockplates, and silver tailpipe. Stock extends to muzzle with ivory cap. All furniture is of heavy, well finished, and engraved silver. Trigger guard has acorn finial. Silver oval on top of grip is engraved with “H”. Original rosewood ramrod has ivory tip. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl is silvered patina. Inlays are intact. Lock is cleaned to silver gray. Silver furniture is excellent, and nicely toned. Stock retains what appears to be orig finish, with normal wear and marks commensurate with condition of remainder of gun. Repaired crack is on left side of bbl tang running toward rear of sideplate. Lock is crisp. A fine high quality German pistol. 8-76288 MGM100 (2,500-3,500)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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. |