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Lot #176

Lot 175: Engraved German Percussion Target Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2017

Lot 175: Engraved German Percussion Target Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2017

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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Engraved German Percussion Target Pistol

Manufacturer: German
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 percussion
Barrel: 9 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1320
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 77
Class: Antique
Description:

It is marked "KRUPS GUSS STAHL" across the upper flats at the breech and is numbered "1" below the "GUSS" and behind the rear sight screw indicating it is one of a pair. It features: Germanic floral scroll engraving, a dovetailed blade front sight, screw adjustable target notch rear sight, rotating hammer stall safety, single set trigger, spurred trigger guard, and checkered wrist and schnabel forend tip on the stock.

Rating Definition:

Fine with a blend of 40% original finish and gray-brown patina throughout, some minor oxidation, general light marks and scratches, crisp checkering and engraving, and two horizontal hairline cracks visible in the forend. Mechanically fine.



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