September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/7/2023
Model 1883 Reichsrevolver manufactured by Mauser in 1886. The left side of the frame is stamped "86" (indicating manufacture in 1886) followed by the serial number and "WAFFENF.MAUSER./ 1883/ .OBERNDORF." within an oval. The rear grip strap is unit marked "121.R.3.2." indicating an issue to the 121st Infantry Regiment, 3rd Company, Weapon Number 2. The underside of the barrel and butt bear crown proofs. Major metal components exhibit a blued finish, while some smaller components are in-the-white. The frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood grips. All visible external numbers match and include the frame, frame screws, trigger, safety lever, loading gate, grip screw slots, and grip screw. The grip screw is firmly in place and exhibits some marring. The cylinder pin and cylinder pin retention pin are unmarked replacements. The cylinder pin retention spring is not present. This example is accompanied by a scanned document detailing the 121st Infantry regiments history. CONDITION: Major metal components retain good amounts of their original blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning showing through to gray and brown patinas, with moderate surface oxidation overall. In-the-white components retain a mottled gray patina, with spots of age-related discoloration overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting a few small spots of extremely light pitting and retaining good rifling throughout. Grips show scattered marks and a few minor impressions from storage and handling.
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Regiment History