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LOT 3356
Unique H. Pieper Experimental Garcia-Reynoso Self-Loading Auto Ejecting Ring Trigger Revolver - NSN, 7.65 mm cal., 5 3/8 inch solid
rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This
experimental revolver functions in a
unique manner, utilizing designs originally conceived by Argentine captain
Antonio Garcia-Reynoso, manufactured and patented by Henry Pieper of
Liege, Belgium; Henry Pieper was granted Belgian patent number 109,384 on April
5, 1894 for this revolver design, as well as German patent number 81,930 granted May
27, 1894. Loading occurs in a few ways; one of which involves from the top opening of
the side mounted magazine, with a spring-loaded follower inside and a spring-loaded
catch at the top that keeps the cartridges retained inside. As each round is fired, the round
in the chamber to the right of it is automatically ejected, and the “on deck” round is fed
into the chamber to left of the fired round from a fixed five-round spring loaded magazine
mounted on the left of the frame. The cylinder itself holds six shots, and is able to be loaded
from the right side opening. When fully loaded, the revolver has an eleven shot capacity,
and the first six shots are able to be fired from the cylinder with the disconnect switch located behind the box magazine
engaged to avoid double feeding. Once all six shots are fired out of the cylinder, engaging the switch for the box magazine
allows the next five shots to feed. It is chambered for use with a 7.65x30mm Reynoso (also referenced as 7.8x30mm Reynoso)
rimless gas sealing cartridge with a tapered case and fully enclosed bullet, similar to the designs of Nagant and the 8mm
Pieper cartridge used in the Pieper revolving carbine. When a round is put in line with the barrel, it is pushed forward slightly
when the hammer is cocked in order to create a gas seal. The top strap is marked “H. PIEPER BTE LIEGE.” The rear cylinder face
has a Liege proof, with various other Belgian proofs. Information and photographs of this exact revolver can be found online
at https://littlegun.be/arme%20belge/artisans%20identifies%20p/a%20pieper%20h%20reynoso%20gb.htm in which the article
states that no other examples of these revolvers are known to be in existence.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% original blue finish with scattered handling marks, some patches of light pitting, and mild brown freckling on the balance. Grips are very fine with a few light handling marks and defined checkering. The cylinder has modern
drilled holes and added pins blocking loading of each of the chambers,
otherwise the revolver functions fine.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 3357
Scarce Kynoch Schlund “Patent Model”
Double Trigger Double Action Revolver
- Serial no. 31, 380 CF cal., 4 inch solid rib
bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This novel
revolver, based on patents by Henry Schlund, shows evidence of Tranter’s
influence by way of his double trigger revolver with several novel
deviations: the second trigger is fully enclosed in the trigger guard and the
mechanism integrates a spring loaded latch assembly allowing the revolver to
be cocked in a single-action style without continued finger pressure and manually
decocked if needed. Additionally, the design uses a top break mechanism with thumb-
operated latch, allowing the weapon to be cleared for reloading with a single hand. George
Kynoch and his associate and works manager Henry Schlund leased the arms factory of
William Tranter in 1885 following the latter’s retirement. This would operate as the Kynoch
Gun Factory until 1889 when it was reorganized as the Aston Arms Company Ltd. Blade and
notch sights, with “KYNOCH GUN FACTORY ASTON” on top of the barrel and “PATENT MODEL”
on the top strap. Checkered upper trigger and smooth lower trigger with walnut grips.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 75% original blue finish, with numerous scratches and edge wear showing smooth brown and gray patina on the balance. The grip is very good with scattered mild dings and chips. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
1879 Reichs revolver instead. At the heart of the mechanism is the combination of an angular track (the titular “Zig-Zag”) machined into the side of the cylinder and a toothed reciprocating bar linked to the hammer, which serves to both advance and lock the cylinder, in contrast to the more commonly seen pawl/ sprocket and stop arrangement. Additionally, the spring responsible for resetting the cocking bar also powers the hammer, replacing the grip frame mounted leaf spring commonly seen in that era. For loading, the barrel assembly is hinged at the rear of the top strap, automatically pushing the hammer back to the safety notch when opened, with the closure latch doubling as the lever for a star- pattern extractor assembly. Fixed sights, with “GEBR. MAUSER & Cie OBERNDORF a/N WURTTEMBERG.1878.PATENT.” on top of the barrel rib. Matching full and partial serial number on various components including the inside
of the grip panels.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% original nickel finish with smooth brown patina on the balance, and sharp markings and edges. Grips are also fine with defined scenery, a few light handling marks and areas of light fading.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 3359
Very Scarce Bergmann
Simplex Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 636, 8
mm cal., 2 3/4 inch round
bbl., blue finish, hard rubber
grips. An improvement of
the Model 1899 designed as a concealable pistol for the
civilian market, built around a straight blowback action. Blade
front and notch rear sights, “crown/N” on the barrel and “crown/
crown/U” on the receiver, and “PATENT/BREVETE/S.G.D.G.” marked
on the left side of the receiver. Removable double stacked
magazine with viewing ports on either side of the magazine well
for cartridge counting, with the release button on the front of the well. Fitted with a one piece wrap-around “Simplex” grip.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, with 80% of the blue, showing
a plum tone to much of the surface, scattered bright spots on the sides of the frame and magazine well, and light wear. the grips are fine, with light wear on the checkering and good detail in the Simplex markings. Mechanically very good. Estimate: 3,750 - 5,500
LOT 3358
Desirable
German
Mauser Model
1878 “Zig-Zag”
Single Action
Revolver - Serial
no. 980, 10.6 mm cal.,
5 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., nickel
finish, gutta percha grips. Developed in 1878, the C78 or
Model 1878 “Zig-Zag” revolver was the first handgun designed
and developed by Paul Mauser and his firm. A competitor to be
the first centerfire cartridge-fed handgun adopted by the German military, the 1878 scored high marks in overall performance, though concerns about the complexity of the design led them to choose the
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