| Model, Price, Number
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Description
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Austro-Hungarian M.1898 Rast Gasser Military Revolver
Caliber: 8 mm Gasser
Price: $650
Inventory # syp_0041
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DESCRIPTION: Austro-Hungarian
military revolver used in both World Wars. The revolvers
were widely used in World War One by the Austro-Hungarian army.
Large numbers of such revolvers were seized by the Italians at
the end of the war. As a result, many of these revolvers saw
service in World War Two in the hands of Italian troops. The
left side of the frame displays following markings, "PATENT
RAST & GASSER WIEN". The revolver displays the following
markings on the cylinder bridge, "W-n, Austro-Hungarian
Monarchy Crest, 15". All matching serial numbers.
Chambered for eight cartridges. Closed frame design. 4.5 inch
long round barrel. Complete with the lanyard ring. CONDITION:
Overall in very good+ condition, as refurbished by one of the
Austro-Hungarian arsenals. 85% of blue finish is still on metal.
The balance is in white mixed with some patina. The blue is turning
to brownish color in some places. There is some metal roughness
under the blue (the revolver was refurbished during the war).
Very strong action. Fine bore with strong and shiny rifling.
All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal.
All the internal parts of the revolver are in fine condition,
with no visible wear. Wooden grips with diamond checkering are
in good condition, with some light wear and some handling marks.
The right side grip displays a hand carved initials, "R.W.".
Serial# 352XX. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen
Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 782-783). |
Austro-Hungarian Landwehr Ulanen Issue Roth Steyr M.1907
Pistol
Caliber: 8 mm Steyr
Price: $1795
Inventory # syp_0031
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DESCRIPTION: Interesting early
Austro-Hungarian semi-automatic pistol. The pistol was designed
by Karel Krnka in the early years of the 20th Century.
The prototype was build in 1904. Consequently, it was patented
by Karel Krnka and Georg Roth. Georg Roth was an employer
of Karel Krnka at the time, hence he became a co-owner of patent
rights. Since Georg Roth did not have a gun factory (he was an
ammo maker), the production was set up at the Waffenfabrik
Steyr. Initially, the pistol was offered on the commercial
market as "Roth Steyr M.1905". In 1907, the pistol
was adopted by Austro-Hungarian cavalry as "Model 1907".
The pistols of this type were widely used during the World
War One. Manufactured by Waffenfabrik Steyr in 1909,
as indicated by markings on the frame of the pistol. The back
of the frame displays Austro-Hungarian proof marks, "W-n,
Double Head Eagle, 09". The regimental ring on the right
side grip displays following markings, "5 L.U.R. 224"
(5 Landwehr Ulanen Regiment). Fixed front and rear sights.
All matching serial numbers. Excellent quality machining
and polishing! CONDITION: Fine+. 92-93% of original blue
still on the metal. Couple of spots of light patina and occasional
peppering. The blue is worn mostly on the edges of the frame
and barrel housing (holster wear). Couple of spots of micro-pitting
(blood pitting?) on the front part of the barrel housing. All
the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal.
All the internal parts of the pistol are in excellent condition,
with no visible wear. Wooden grips are in fine condition, with
some light handling marks. Very crisp action. The bore is
in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. No
import markings. Early semi-automatic pistol with interesting
Austro-Hungarian cavalry regimental markings! Serial# 231XX. |
Scarce Commercial Contract Austro Hungarian Steyr Hahn M.
1911 Pistol
Caliber: 9 mm Steyr
Price: $1575
Inventory # syp_0030
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce commercial
contract Austro Hungarian Steyr Hahn M. 1911 semi automatic pistol.
All matching serial numbers (the numbers are stamped on the
frame, slide, hilt and barrel; there are no serial numbers stamped
on all the remaining parts which is correct for this model).
The serial numbers are factory original, and they were not restamped.
Manufactured by Waffenfabrik Steyr, Austro-Hungary in
1912, as indicated by markings on the slide. The slide
also displays model designation, "Mod. 1911".
Fixed front sight (correct for M.1911). Excellent quality machining
and polishing. Steyr Hahn is one of my favorite pistol. I was
always very impressed by the quality of the design and manufacturing!
CONDITION: Fine+. 92% of original blue finish still on
metal. Couple of spots of light patina and occasional peppering.
Most of the blue wear is on the hilt and on the edges of the
slide. Some light pitting is visible on the left side of the
slide on the Steyr address. Wooden grips are in fine condition
with some handling marks. Very crisp action. Excellent bore
with strong and shiny rifling. All the markings and numbers
are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts
of the pistol are in excellent condition, with no visible wear.
No import markings. Commercial contract M.1911 are difficult
to find! Serial# 34XX. |
Austro-Hungarian Ulan Issue Roth Steyr M.1907 Pistol
Caliber: 8 mm Steyr
Price: $1575
Inventory # syp_0026
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DESCRIPTION: Interesting early
Austro-Hungarian semi-automatic pistol. The pistol was designed
by Karel Krnka in the early years of the 20th Century.
The prototype was build in 1904. Consequently, it was patented
by Karel Krnka and Georg Roth. Georg Roth was an employer
of Karel Krnka at the time, hence he became a co-owner of patent
rights. Since Georg Roth did not have a gun factory (he was an
ammo maker), the production was set up at the Waffenfabrik
Steyr. Initially, the pistol was offered on the commercial
market as "Roth Steyr M.1905". In 1907, the pistol
was adopted by Austro-Hungarian cavalry as "Model 1907".
The pistols of this type were widely used during the World
War One. Manufactured by Waffenfabrik Steyr in 1909,
as indicated by markings on the frame of the pistol. The back
of the frame displays Austro-Hungarian proof marks, "W-n,
Double Head Eagle, 09". The regimental ring on the right
side grip displays following markings, "12 UR 19"
(12 Ulanen Regiment). Fixed front and rear sights. All
matching serial numbers. Excellent quality machining and
polishing! CONDITION: Very good+ to fine. 85% of original
blue still on the metal. Couple of spots of light patina and
occasional peppering. The blue is worn mostly on the edges of
the frame and barrel housing (holster wear). All the markings
and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. All the
internal parts of the pistol are in fine condition, with no visible
wear. Wooden grips are in fine condition, with some light handling
marks. Very crisp action. The bore is in excellent condition
with strong and shiny rifling. No import markings. Early
semi-automatic pistol with interesting Austro-Hungarian cavalry
regimental markings! Serial# 24XX. |
Scarce Austro-Hungarian Mannlicher M.1901/1905 Police Holster
Price: $375
Inventory # hol_0094
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DESCRIPTION: Interesting Austro-Hungarian
Mannlicher M.1901/1905 leather holster with spare clip pouch
under the flap. Black painted leather. Several Austrian or
Austro-Hungarian police markings on the flap, "Schiffer
Wilfried prov. Pol. Wchm, 34, Buresch". All original
and complete. CONDITION: Fine. Leather is still soft and
flexible. Some oil stains inside the holster. Strong, original
stitching. |
Austro Hungarian Roth Steyr M. 1907 Leather Holster
Price: $750
Inventory # hol_0082
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DESCRIPTION: Standard Austro-Hungarian
army holster for Roth Steyr M.1907 semi-auto
pistol. Very good quality brown leather. Some fading, unrecognizable
markings are visible on the inside of leather flap (please, see
pictures). This is an interesting variant of M.1907 holster
with slightly different style of the stripper clip pouch (please,
see pictures). Original World War One issue holster. CONDITION:
Very good. Leather is still flexible. Strong, original stitching.
The holster had shoulder straps at one point, that were consequently
removed (please, see the stitching holes on the back of the holster).
All complete and original. Very scarce! (Ref. "Military
Holsters of World War II" by Eugene J. Bender, p.16). |
