Horst Held   =   Antique Handguns

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phone  972-351-8852           fax  972-775-3553
541 Lynnie Pennie Lane              Midlothian, Texas 76065

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European double action revolver of presentation grade

the cartridges are for decoration only

European double action revolver of presentation grade showing deluxe gold plated finish, fancy gutta-percha grips encased in a fine leather and velvet-lined fitted case with rosewood exterior. The revolver measures approximately 10¼” overall with a 4¾” seven-sided barrel with dovetail front sight. The revolver shows a spring release mounted on left side of frame with automatic Webley - Pryse - type ejection system and is chambered for  a .38 cartridge.   The revolver is completely unmarked and only serial numbered #1 beneath the barrel and on the ejector ring. It is fine condition showing circa 95% original ‘to the period’ gold plating just slightly drifting at the muzzle and grip strap with bright blue small parts and springs. The fancy gutta-percha grips show floral grape vines with rampaging lion. The interior of the case is unusually recessed and fitted to this revolver with a purple velveteen lining and a leather outer lining to the interior of the case, which is a very unusual method. The case has a block for nine rounds and shows a recess for a cleaning rod, which is retained. The exterior of the case, which is a veneered rose wood, is in fine condition with some small dings, with a #1 inlaid in ivory on top of the case. Because no proof stamps not Belgian or British, perhaps French or Spanish.
A very interesting set       $4,000.

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