Gun Collectors Dream Auction #78 Mixed Firearms
Lot 1275:
Sold for: $85
Description
A Gerstenberger u. Eberwein Model 22K revolver, chambered in .22 short caliber with a 6-shot capacity. The revolver features a black finish and cream-colored checkered grips with a central target motif. It is marked “Cal. 22 short”, “123739”, “Gerstenberger u. Eberwein Giessenstadt”, and “MADE IN GERMANY”. Accompanying the revolver is its original red cardboard box, marked “Made in Germany” and bearing the serial number “123739”. Also included are a pink informational card specifying “Revolver cal. 22-short 6-shot”, a cleaning brush, and a yellow sales receipt from “COLEMAN ATTELL’S JEWELERS” in San Francisco. The receipt is dated April 12, 1967, and details the purchase of a “1 .22 CAL GERSTENBERGER REVOLVER #123739” by “JACK KILHEFNER”.
Condition report:
The revolver exhibits general wear to its black finish, particularly on edges and high points, consistent with age and handling. The cream-colored grips show minor discoloration and light surface wear. The associated red cardboard box shows age-appropriate wear, creasing, and some discoloration, with a small area of surface loss. The pink informational card and sales receipt also show age-appropriate wear, creasing, and discoloration. The cleaning brush appears to be in good, used condition.
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