GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
RARE KRAUSEWERKE (HERZBERG) HANNOVERIAN PERCUSSION CAVALRY PISTOL WITH MATCHING STOCK. CRAUSEWERKE PERC PISTOL 235 69 Cal. 69 Rifle bore. 11-1/2" Swamped round bbl is fitted with nicely filed patent breech. Breech iron with folding rear sight, is also fitted with sliding safety which blocks hammer. Front action lock with rebated tail is fitted with large flat faced hammer. Full length stock with brass cap, trigger guard, and butt cap, is made of ash or elm. Back strap, engraved with SN, is fitted for matching buttstock, with button release, and large saddle ring bar on bottom. Attaching iron is engraved with matching number, and all iron parts on buttstock and pistol are marked with matching assembly number "78". PROVENANCE: Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts cleaned to bright silver gray with no noticeable pitting. Stocks retain nearly all of an old glossy refinish. Polished brass is toned to a golden yellow. Mechanically excellent. 43475-999 MGM454 (2,500-4,500)