December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/13/2024
One of 5000 produced in 1912 by Steyr in Austria for Chile. Chilean crest adorns the left side of the slide and "EJERCITO DE CHILE" marking on the right. Standard configuration with rust blued finish, straw small parts, fixed sights, and checkered walnut grips. Externally visible numbers matching. No visible import marks. The initials "WF" have been lightly scratched onto the right side of the slide. Accompanied by a leather Roth-Steyr holster. CONDITION: Very Fine. Pistol retains more than 95% original blue with some freckling. Some fading present on straw components. Grips have a few flattened points and other handling marks. Fine bright bore with some cleaned light abrasion. Fine mechanics. Holster is very good showing some age.