Lot 5477
An M1869 Adams-Beaumont system percussion revolver by Schmidt & Nöschel in Suhl
Historical and Modern Firearms | A109s | Live auction | 1726 Lots
Description
Cal. .36(BlackPowder), SN. 28, matching numbers. Barrel length 7.5", bright bore, seven-groove rifling. The breech end of the barrel marked “35”. Loading lever on the left. Five shots. Double action. Top of barrel signed “S & N SUHL 1869” (= H. Schmidt & Nöschel, Suhl). Various military inspection marks, the cylinder with Prussian proof marks, large super-revision stamp crown/“W” on the right of the barrel housing. Frame and barrel with original bluing, partially spotted with signs of wear. Hammer, cylinder and trigger polished. Hammer professionally repaired. Walnut grip with coarse checkering. Lanyard ring. This Revolver was produced only from 1869 to 1870, with the majority most likely manufactured in the second year. It is the last percussion handgun and at the same time the first Double Action Revolver of the Prussian Navy.350746
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