Synopsis:

Beautiful, All Matching, Original Finish Swiss Bern 1882 Military Revolver, cal. 7.5mm, with original leather bound shoulder stock, that is AN ANTIQUE!

Description:

Standard early configuration Waffenfabrik Bern Model 1882 Revolver with thin top strap, chambered in 7.5mm, having a 6" octagonal barrel with fixed front and notched rear sight. Waffenfabrik Bern logo on left side of frame under the full serial number 3751, the serial number or last few digits repeated on left side of barrel, cylinder, cylinder axle, ejector rod, hammer, and trigger. Separate assembly numbers on various parts most noticeably ‘4109’. Original hard rubber grips, left panel molded with Swiss Cross enclosed by checkered field. Single transverse screw. Lanyard ring present. Complete with an original holster/shoulder stock as correct for the earliest production/antique revolvers with an attaching lug that slips into the hollowed tunnel at base of revolver frame. The leather stock has an impressed logo on the lid that is retained by a brass stud, the back with sewn-attached shoulder straps, and a lug whose right side is numbered "544".

Condition:

The 1882 revolver retains 95-97% of its original rust blue finish, comparable condition strawed parts showing no suggestion of enhancement, and crisp original grips without chips or cracks. Mirror bore. Correct manual mechanics, each cylinder indexing against mild resistance. VG stock with scattered scuffs. Strap slightly shorter, with crazing, having been restitched to body. Excellent lock-up to revolver with minimal wobble. A highly charismatic and instantly recognizable ensemble, seldom offered for sale!