July 24-25, 2015 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/24/2015
Manufactured 1899 to 1910, it is famous as the weapon used to assassinate Archduke Ferdinand, the event that started the first World War. It is chambered for the 7.65mm cartridge. Features a 4" barrel and fixed sights. This example has all visible matching numbers. It has been nickel plated with strong markings and unusual marbled FN plastic grips. Fine working action. Bore has some roughness.