RARE PASSLER & SEIDL REPEATING PISTOL.

RARE PASSLER & SEIDL REPEATING PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 7.5mm. Extremely rare Passler & Seidl with 5.5″ bbl fixed front and rear sight. The top of the frame is marked “PATENT./ SEIDL.WIEN./ U. BUDWEIS.” Behind the rear sight is the marking “18 12./5. 87” reflecting 12 May 1887 patent date. There are no serial numbers or proofs on the gun. The entire repeater is nickel plated including the brass frame. Function is similar to the Schulof pistols. Feeding is from a stripper clip inserted at the bottom of the frame with a long spring-loaded arm serving to ensure positive feeding. There is no apparent safety. Grips are finely checkered panels secured with a single transverse screw. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection, “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole” pp. 86, 87. CONDITION: Approximately 95-97% nickel with minor nicks and toning. The word “Passler” has been removed from the top of the frame, between the words “PATENT.” and “SEIDL WIEN.” The site of this removal remains as exposed brass. Orig grips with minor handling marks and negligible losses, in keeping with the overall condition of the pistol. Bright bore with strong rifling and minimal erosion. Perfect mechanics. An extremely rare repeater that reflects an undocumented rift between Passler and Seidl in the altered frame inscription. 4-53297 LMA99 (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3186	$11,500.00	RARE PASSLER & SEIDL REPEATING PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 7.5mm. Extremely rare Passler & Seidl with 5.5″ bbl fixed front and rear sight. The top of the frame is marked “PATENT./ SEIDL.WIEN./ U. BUDWEIS.” Behind the rear sight is the marking “18 12./5. 87” reflecting 12 May 1887 patent date. There are no serial numbers or proofs on the gun. The entire repeater is nickel plated including the brass frame. Function is similar to the Schulof pistols. Feeding is from a stripper clip inserted at the bottom of the frame with a long spring-loaded arm serving to ensure positive feeding. There is no apparent safety. Grips are finely checkered panels secured with a single transverse screw. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection, “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole” pp. 86, 87. CONDITION: Approximately 95-97% nickel with minor nicks and toning. The word “Passler” has been removed from the top of the frame, between the words “PATENT.” and “SEIDL WIEN.” The site of this removal remains as exposed brass. Orig grips with minor handling marks and negligible losses, in keeping with the overall condition of the pistol. Bright bore with strong rifling and minimal erosion. Perfect mechanics. An extremely rare repeater that reflects an undocumented rift between Passler and Seidl in the altered frame inscription. 4-53297 LMA99 (10,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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