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German Model 1883 Reichsrevolver by the Suhl Consortium
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$750
Live Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Location
Cincinnati
Description

German Model 1883 Reichsrevolver by the Suhl Consortium

World War I

10.6x25R. 4.625" octagon to round barrel. SN: 58. Blued finish, checkered hardwood grips. Double action military revolver with widely fluted six-chambered cylinder, frame mounted thumb safety, fixed sights and a lanyard ring in the butt. Lower left of frame with the Suhl Consortium logo of V.C.S.*C.G.H. in an oval over SUHL, standing for the cooperative efforts of V.C. Schilling and C.G. Haenel. Imperial German {CROWN}/V proofs are found on the left side of the frame and barrel. All numbers match throughout, including the grips. Suhl consortium produced about 17% of all M83 military revolvers and these were delivered to the German states of Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Very good. Bore fine and bright with crisp rifling and showing some minor frosting and lightly scattered oxidation. Metal with strong traces of blue mixed with a mostly smooth and moderately oxidized plum brown patina, with some scattered minor surface roughness. Action is mechanically functional. Grips are crisp with some light handling marks.