6, 10, 20

[alvin]

Doug, you underestimated this 10-shot. Non-reinforced 10-shot was not an easy gun to come. I saw seven instances for public sale in recent years: the 1st one was listed by Randy Bessler, it's a refurbished gun without stock; the 2nd one was this one sold by RIAC; the 3rd one was also sold by RIAC; the 4th one from Ralph M. collection was sold by Julia in March; the 5th and 6th one were listed by Antaris, probably both came from Joe S. collection. The 7th from Joe S. collection was sold by Julia a week ago. That's all.

The California guy who sold that 6-shot had many Mauser pistols. But he did not have this type of 10-shot. Ralph M. had more than eighty broomhandles covering almost everything, but he only had one of this type of 10-shot CH which lost all blue. Erickson estimated the rarity of this one is similar to Persian and Italian Navy in his book, but I have seen more Persians on the market.

[Douglas Jr.]

Originally Posted by alvin

Doug, you underestimated this 10-shot. Non-reinforced 10-shot was not an easy gun to come.

Well, Alvin, it's all your fault: we need more and better pictures to duly appreciate these rare birds. I really didn't noticed the rarity of this 10 shot. The "Zwanziglader" is an eye catcher though...