1883 Pattern Reich's Revolver "Show and tell"
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 4:55 pm
Hi all,
Another in an occasional series of the more interesting Classics that have come my way, this beauty is on it's way back to the shooting range, as it's new owner intends adding it to his Section 7 FAC..... S&W.44 Russian is a good replacement for the 10.6mm I believe.
This is a WW1 issued, Officers Reichsrevolver model 1883.
It has a hexagonal and round 4.5 inch barrel, and is six shot single action. 10.6 mm caliber. (Obsolete, no license required).
The last factory contract was in 1891 for Bavarian models, like this example.
Made by the SUHL Consortium for the Bavarian Army, the GF (Gewehrfabrik) proof on the frame and cylinder denote a Bavarian Army contract weapon.
The condition is excellent, with much remaining bluing. The metal is in excellent condition, with no pitting or rust anywhere and nice sharp edges. just a couple of very light bumps to the hexagonal part of the barrel (I am being over critical !) All the serial numbers match on this gun except for the cylinder.
The barrel, frame screws, loading gate, cylinder pin and safety lever all match GF5901, the cylinder is marked GF2587. It is the correct Bavarian GF marked cylinder and has clearly been with the gun since almost new, so perhaps a factory or battlefield mix up !
Unit marked "B.7. A.5.47" on the back strap, which stands for for "7th Royal Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment, 5th Battery, 47th Weapon" (In WW1 Rudolf Hess served with this unit). It has not been struck out and re-issued which is quite rare for one of these.
All markings on this gun are superb, nice and clear V.S.C. C.G.H.SUHL oval and 10.6 for caliber are all there and crisp.There are lots of inspectors marks on the gun also. The wood grips are fine, the action works like all Reichsrevolvers real tight with rock solid lockup. The safety works, the bore has great super crisp rifling .
The SUHL guns were the highest quality made Reichsrevolver with nickel plated hammer, screw heads, safety lever and trigger !
It is believed they were issued to Volksturm units in WW2 and it is the only WW1 pistol you can own as an antique !!
Cheers all and have a good weekend, John.
Another in an occasional series of the more interesting Classics that have come my way, this beauty is on it's way back to the shooting range, as it's new owner intends adding it to his Section 7 FAC..... S&W.44 Russian is a good replacement for the 10.6mm I believe.
This is a WW1 issued, Officers Reichsrevolver model 1883.
It has a hexagonal and round 4.5 inch barrel, and is six shot single action. 10.6 mm caliber. (Obsolete, no license required).
The last factory contract was in 1891 for Bavarian models, like this example.
Made by the SUHL Consortium for the Bavarian Army, the GF (Gewehrfabrik) proof on the frame and cylinder denote a Bavarian Army contract weapon.
The condition is excellent, with much remaining bluing. The metal is in excellent condition, with no pitting or rust anywhere and nice sharp edges. just a couple of very light bumps to the hexagonal part of the barrel (I am being over critical !) All the serial numbers match on this gun except for the cylinder.
The barrel, frame screws, loading gate, cylinder pin and safety lever all match GF5901, the cylinder is marked GF2587. It is the correct Bavarian GF marked cylinder and has clearly been with the gun since almost new, so perhaps a factory or battlefield mix up !
Unit marked "B.7. A.5.47" on the back strap, which stands for for "7th Royal Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment, 5th Battery, 47th Weapon" (In WW1 Rudolf Hess served with this unit). It has not been struck out and re-issued which is quite rare for one of these.
All markings on this gun are superb, nice and clear V.S.C. C.G.H.SUHL oval and 10.6 for caliber are all there and crisp.There are lots of inspectors marks on the gun also. The wood grips are fine, the action works like all Reichsrevolvers real tight with rock solid lockup. The safety works, the bore has great super crisp rifling .
The SUHL guns were the highest quality made Reichsrevolver with nickel plated hammer, screw heads, safety lever and trigger !
It is believed they were issued to Volksturm units in WW2 and it is the only WW1 pistol you can own as an antique !!
Cheers all and have a good weekend, John.