(2) German Scheintod Gas Pistols

Lot description

(lot of 2) German Nico Scheintod "gas" pistols, believed to be zinc and steel construction; (1) three barrel double action 11mm pistol marked at left frame "Scheindod Repetter Pistole, D R WZ, the wood grips with an inset circular logo "a star over Nico", the three barrel unit is removed from the frame vertically using a push button release at left frame, another button button at left engages the safety, trigger pull operates with lots of pressure; (1) single barrel pistol, single action, estimated 12mm, marked at the right frame with "crown over crown over U", the black molded checkered grips marked with the "star over Nico" logo and lower on the grips marked within a circle "Scheintod Pistole DRWz", the barrel is turned clockwise for shell insertion and removal, action operates, for shipping largest measure 4" x 6" x 1.5", total of both 0,80lb   (121 + 122)  *Provenance: Collection of Billy Wayne Dickey, USN, (Texas, 1936-2022)