Original Imperial German Officer's Private Purchase Double Action M1883 Reichsrevolver by Franz von Dreyse - Matching Serial 755 British Military Maps with the original paint well

with the original paint well retained on all

and feature a brass "Imperial Crown" pommel and a cross guard with round finials and flutes towards the end

One of only 2000 purchased by the State of Connecticut in 1871-72 and issued to their State militia

It also has a very nice set of aged wood grips

In excellent condition

Original Imperial German Officer's Private Purchase Double Action M1883 Reichsrevolver by Franz von Dreyse - Matching Serial 755 British Military Maps with the original paint wellOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is one of the great romantic era Imperial German Army Revolvers! The M1879 and M1883 Reichsrevolvers, or Reichs Commissions Revolver Modell 1879 and 1883, were service revolvers used by the German Army from 1879 to 1908, when they were superseded by the Luger. The Model of 1879 was issued with a 7" 10. 6mm x 25R mm Barrel, which sported a rather fancy ring to the muzzle. In 1883 they introduced a shorter barrel