(2) German Scheintod Gas Pistols

Lot description

(lot of 2) German Gas Guns: (1) the 3.3/8"l round barrel, .5" bore, marked "Scheintod, D.R.G.M., Pistole", serial number "3", "Made in Germany", the maker name repeated at left frame, the right frame with "two crown marks over J", the left butt frame under the grip marked "3", for loading the barrel is turned counter clockwise and removed, metal is steel is nickel steel, birds head butt, wood grips, overall very good condition, action is good; (1) three barrel gas gun, souble action, marked at the right frame "Schutzmark over an elephant form", marked at the left frame "D.R.G.M.", marked at the top of inside breech "10", the barrel frame, butt frame under left grip and lower interior breech with five consecutive "L" marks, the three barrel unit is removed for loading and ejecting by using a press button at left an pushing the barrel unit upward, slide safety button at left, wood grips, all metal with oxidation, action good, for shipping largest measurements 6.5" x 4" x 1", total .85lbs   (121 & 128")  *Provenance: Collection of Billy Wayne Dickey, USN, (Texas, 1936-2022)