1441 IMPERIAL GERMAN 1879 REICHS REVOLVER.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 500.00 USD
Estimated at 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Cal. 11mm German Ordnance. S# 4760. Bbl. 7 1/4". Blade front sight. V-notch rear sight. Right side of the frame has "S&S. V.C.S. C.G.H./SUHL" maker marking. Hammer is not cocking properly and will require attention to be fixed. Bolt does not drop properly when the hammer is cylced to the rear. All visible matching numbers, including smooth hardwood grips. No visible unit markings are present. Lanyard ring is present on the bottom of the grip frame. CONDITION: grips show some dings, handling marks, & light scratches. Metal shows an arsenal rework blue that is fading to gray w/ some edge wear, a disassembly scratch on the rear left of the bbl., and some scattered light oxidation. Good bore w/ some light oxidation but strong rifling. PROVENANCE: the collection of Curtis H. Halvorson. (01-24561/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.