Lot 182
German Model 1883 Reichsrevolver by the Suhl Consortium
Sale 2030 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
Oct 23, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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$800 -
1,200
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$900
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Lot 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.
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