Lot Nr.2619

The SIG P 210 pistol "La Gazza Ladra",

calibre 9 mm Parabellum, named "La Gazza Ladra". Based on Gioachino Rossini's (1792 - 1868) opera semiseria La Gazza Ladra (The Thieving Magpie). The Swiss silver and gunsmith Vivian Mueller created this unique weapon. The left grip panel shows the opera's main character, the maid Ninetta, whereas the right one follows the theme of the opera by presenting a magpie. The engravings have been cut al fresco, the gilded areas are burnished by way of a diamond crown. Applying the so-called PVD method (physical vapour deposit) Titan and gold vapors were deposited in a high-vacuum in order to create a deep blue gleaming surface. Thanks to this method the weapon need not be oiled or otherwise protected against corrosion.
The pistol was the first prize in a competition commemorating the 35th anniversary of DWJ (Deutsches Waffen Journal no. 8/2000), which is mentioned on a badge inside the accompanying root wood case.
Vivian Mueller from Mueller Murgenthal Ltd. belongs to the international elite of arms refiners. His works can be found both in Buckingham Palace as in possession of the Sultan of Brunei. Apart from this pistol his most famous masterpieces are "Helvetia" (DWJ 12/99) and "Doppelte Lottchen" (Lottie and Lisa), (DWJ 3/99). As new unique specimen.
Erwerbsscheinpflichtig.

Condition: I

Limit: 20000 EURO

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