June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2018
These pistols were used by the Austro-Hungarian Army during the first World War. Both pistols come with blue finish and checkered walnut grips. Gun (A) is dated 1917 and is in pretty good shape for such a widely used World War I pistol. Matching numbers. Retains approximately 60% factory blue overall with balance silver patina. Excellent walnut grips. Fine bore and action. Gun (B) is dated 1914. Retains approximately 85% blue with some light freckling. Freckling on grip straps. Near mint grips. Fine bore and action. This pistol saw action during all four years of the war and is in exceptional condition given the general hard usage.
Serial Number
(A) 2767u (B) 8781f