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shootuadeal
I was at my cousins tonight and he has a revolver that he has been asking me about for awhile that I have never seen before. It was left to him by his father who was a bit of a collector. You guys have never let me down before so I would like to know anything about this, DOM, Where made, etc. Anything at all is helpful. I took the pics with my cell phone so they aren't the best but here they are:

Markings oval with "gebrmauser&cie" on the top, "1880" in the middle, and "oberndorf" on the bottom.

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Last pic sucks but show the serial number which is 1447, it is also on the frame and barrel where the meet. The most suspect thing I see is the grips seem to be made out of some sort of acrylic which don't seem to be a factory type thing from when i thought this gun would have been made, but thats why I ask.

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Thanks alot guys.
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  • rufe-snow
    It's a Model 1879, "Reichsrevolver", made by Mauser. The Mauser made ones are very unusual and seldom found. Because of this they are really big buck items. This photo shows what a original Model 1879 looks like. I can't tell from your photo if the finish is original? If it is, even with the replacement grips your cousins Model 1879 would be a big buck item, specially back in the fatherland.







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  • shootuadeal
    Any idea on a price range Rufe? The finish looks original, it has a little wear in all the right places but unless it was redone a long time ago it looks good.

    I can post some better pics if neccasary, It is just easy to put pics from my cellphone on my home computer thats why I use that at nights.
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  • Spider7115
    Horst Held is a specialist in European firearms and also is looking to purchase a Reichsrevolver. You might want to e-mail him as he is a very fair and honest man. http://www.horstheld.com/0-Reichsrevolver.htm
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  • horstheld
    Hello,
    all 1879 models are factory brown, glossy blue is a much later mess-up. The grips are always plain wooden. Just another revolver picked up in Germany after liberation, and unfortunately "modified" by some over eager dimwit,
    Horst Held
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by shootuadeal
    Any idea on a price range Rufe? The finish looks original, it has a little wear in all the right places but unless it was redone a long time ago it looks good.

    I can post some better pics if neccasary, It is just easy to put pics from my cellphone on my home computer thats why I use that at nights.


    Need Quality close up photos of the of the revolver, and all markings on it. The best type of photos would be taken using indirect lighting so that the original finish and markings would stand out.
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  • horstheld
    quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by shootuadeal
    Any idea on a price range Rufe? The finish looks original, it has a little wear in all the right places but unless it was redone a long time ago it looks good.

    I can post some better pics if neccasary, It is just easy to put pics from my cellphone on my home computer thats why I use that at nights.


    Need Quality close up photos of the of the revolver, and all markings on it. The best type of photos would be taken using indirect lighting so that the original finish and markings would stand out.
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  • shootuadeal
    quote:Originally posted by horstheld
    Hello,
    all 1879 models are factory brown, glossy blue is a much later mess-up. The grips are always plain wooden. Just another revolver picked up in Germany after liberation, and unfortunately "modified" by some over eager dimwit,
    Horst Held


    Well I guess it will just have to be melted down for scrap metal than[:)]
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  • horstheld
    Hello,
    Mauser made Reichsrevolver are more rare than the Suhl produced.
    However, the blueing and grips are distracting.
    It will be a difficult sale and I would not buy the revolver,
    Horst Held
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  • horstheld
    Hello,
    why don't you put it up on Gun-Broker, starting price $300.
    Somebody will buy it, perhaps he can re-brown the revolver, and there are some guys always looking for spare parts.
    It is made before 1899 meaning "antique" with no paperwork required,
    Horst Held
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  • shootuadeal
    quote:Originally posted by horstheld
    Hello,
    why don't you put it up on Gun-Broker, starting price $300.
    Somebody will buy it, perhaps he can re-brown the revolver, and there are some guys always looking for spare parts.
    It is made before 1899 meaning "antique" with no paperwork required,
    Horst Held


    The gun isn't for sale. My cousin was just showing me some of his guns one day and asked if i knew anything about that revolver, I didn't so that is why I asked about it on here. I wasn't even concerned about the value so much as just wondering and approximation as it will never be sold, in digging around the internet different places I see several of them for sale, not this supposedly rarer variation but it looks like it would probaly sell in 500-1000 range in this re-blued and replaced stocks shape.

    Was looking for a box of ammo for it but not having any luck, thoought I might buy him a box just to have. I am sure that'll be a little pricey if I can find it but I thought I would look. any leads?
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  • horstheld
    Hello,
    correct caliber is 10.55mm German. It is identical to .44 Russian, but blackpowder.
    Original cartridges are rare, and after more than 100 years around, most probably will no longer explode,
    Horst Held
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