December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2021
This revolver exhibits the mark of King Nikola I of Montenegro, a crown over "N.I", indicating its use in the Balkan nation in accordance with the king's proclamation that every adult male should keep a gasser pattern revolver for protection. Nickel finished with a 5-1/2" barrel mounted with crude homemade sights and an ejector rod. In addition to the mark of King Nikola, base of barrel is marked with "GASSER/PATTERN" "GUSS-STAHL" on left and a crown over "X" proof on right. Six shot nonfluted cylinder chambered for 11.3x36mmR cartridges. Bone grips with lanyard ring stud at base. CONDITION: Good retaining significant portions of original nickel with areas of loss throughout. Grips taking on a darkened patina with a small loss at the top of the left panel. Dark bore with strong rifling. Good mechanics. Matching serial numbers observed on frame, barrel, cylinder, and ejector rod. BAS