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Lot #440

Lot 439: Three Antique European Revolvers

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 4, 2024

Lot 439: Three Antique European Revolvers

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 4, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) Imperial German V.C. Schilling & C.G. Haenel Model 1883 Single Action Reichs Revolver

Manufacturer: German
Model: 1883
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 10.55 mm
Barrel: 4 5/8 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 890
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Description:

Manufactured c. 1883-1896. Imperial eagle proofed. Matching serial numbers on the side plate, frame, barrel, cylinder, cylinder pin, and both grips.

Rating Definition:

Fine, retaining original finish with thinning on the barrel and grip frame revealing minor freckling and brown patina, minor spotting, and mild handling marks. The grips are very fine with a few minor handling marks in the otherwise crisp checkering and a glue repaired crack under the left panel. Mechanically excellent.



B) Spanish Teodoro Ybarzabal Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Spanish
Model: Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 11 mm CF
Barrel: 5 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 890
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

Manufactured c. 18186-1870s. "T. YBARZABAL S.S." marked on left of barrel.

Rating Definition:

Fair as refinished, with minor spotting/pitting, brown patina, wear, silvering and light handling marks overall. Grips are good, under-sized at the bottoms, loose, with chips missing from the interface lines. The barrel and cylinder hinge system is loose, otherwise mechanically functions.



C) French Lefaucheux Model 1858 Double Action Pinfire Revolver

Manufacturer: French
Model: Pinfire - Revolver
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 9 mm Pinfire
Barrel: 3 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 890
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

"E/LG" Liege proofed cylinder.

Rating Definition:

Fine, retaining original finish with scattered thinning and finish loss revealing grey and brown patina, minor freckling, and limited minor spotting, along with scattered mild handling wear. Grips are very good as sanded and re-oiled, with a few light handling marks. The double action hammer mechanism needs work, otherwise mechanically good.



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