GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
RARE SCHEIBENPISTOLE. A.I. NOWOTNY SCHEIBENPISTOLE NSN 8X42 Very early design, probably made in the 1870's in Prague. Marked with a "V" proof, indicating that it was made before 1891. The breech block in this design swings to the left. It has a single set trigger. Bbl is 10-1/2" long and fluted and is fitted with sights that appear correct. Bbl is finely engraved with Nowotny name. On the side of the bbl is fitted a lever which is a manual extractor. On the bottom of the grip is a trapdoor allowing storage of an additional 4 cartridges. The trapdoor is finely engraved and hatched. The trigger guard is also engraved. The overall workmanship of this gun is masterful. PROVENANCE: Classic German Target Arms pg. 122. The Allen Hallock Collection. CONDITION: Bore appears to be bright and excellent. The bbl shows most blue with a few minor blemishes. The checkered stock is in very fine condition with 1 or 2 handling marks. 50900-24 TWR (1,250-2,000)