Lot 5160
A cavalry pistol M 1862, probably an officer's private purchase
Historical and Modern Firearms | A109s | Live auction | 1727 Lots
Description
Blued barrel, the breech end with flat sides, else round, bright, rifled bore with four lands and grooves in 13.9 mm calibre. Above than the chamber with several marks, ahead of which marked “Zeilinger” (Austrian gun maker). Blued lock plate marked with double eagle and “864” (= 1864). The hammer spur a later refit. Percussion lock with external hammer safety. Lightly carved half-stock with blued furniture and reinforcing band. Iron grip cap with remainders of the original finish, grooved to match the butt stock. Length 41 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
