BAVARIAN
WERDER M1869 SINGLE SHOT PISTOL
Sold in auction (March 2014) for $1,437.50
SN 470.
Caliber 11.5mm. Standard military issue Werder pistol with 8? bbl, drift adjustable front
sight and fixed rear sight. GF marked on top of chamber. The serial number 470 is repeated
on the left side of the barrel flat, the left side of the chamber, and the left side of
the receiver cover and inside the trigger guard. Usual proof marks on the lower barrel
flat and Crown/M proofing on the forward frame. The screws are either blank or matched 70,
while the left side of the trigger has a different number, the last three digits being
“202?. Single shot loading is from the top via tilting block action. The large lever
on the right side is used to close the chamber and cock the pistol. After pulling the
trigger, the forward lever within the trigger guard releases the bolt that moves down,
ejecting empty case and re-exposing the chamber. Smooth walnut grips with the right panel
German military accepted. Missing lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey
Sturgess. CONDITION: 70-80% original blue with mellow toning and fading. Comparable
condition discoloration of the in-the-white bolt and trigger. Original grips have never
been sanded or revarnished. Near-mirror bore with strong rifling and only minimal
oxidation.
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