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MAUSER MODEL 1879 REICHS MILITARY REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
MAUSER MODEL 1879 REICHS MILITARY REVOLVER.

Cal. 10.55x25R. S# 4038. In use by Germany from 1882-1919. Lg. sturdy revolver w/ safety lever yet mfg. w/out extractor requiring removal of cyl. & use of pivot pin to individually remove spent cartridges. Bbl. 7.2" w/ integral inverted V sight blade behind flared muzzle; mostly rnd. (4 5/8") changing to octagon at frame (1"). Mfg. 1882 w/ matching numbered parts throughout except for the forward side plate screw that is numbered 13. Loading gate has faint 8 on face towards cartridges. Sideplate is Mauser marked within the customary oval. Left flat of bbl. & rear of cyl. marked "GF". Various sm. assembly proofs throughout. Trigger & hammer are in the white. Smooth European walnut grips having metal butt cap w/ extremely robust lanyard ring whose loop is also matching numbered. CONDITION: VG+ original browned finish w/ touched up small parts including the cyl. axle, levered axle release, safety lever & the three sideplate screws. Comparable condition grips w/ light patina & handling marks. Bright bore w/ distinct rifling & areas of shallow/cleaned pitting. Near perfect manual mechanics w/ solid lockup on all cylinders & functional safety. A rare opportunity to buy a high condition Mauser marked 1879 Reichs Revolver. PROVENANCE: Ex-Howard Renick Collection. (01-20269/LA). ANTIQUE. $ 2,500-3,500.