SOLD – Rast & Gasser Model 1898 Revolver

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8/10
8mm Gasser
Rast & Gasser
M1898
Early 1900's
109257 - 28318

12/11/23 – The Rast & Gasser Model 1898 was a service revolver used by the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War I and various armies in World War II. 180,000 copies were produced by the firm Leopold Gasser Waffenfabrik in Vienna from 1898 to 1912. Prior to the outbreak of the First World War, the M1898 was planned to be replaced in the Austro-Hungarian cavalry with the Roth–Steyr M1907, and in the infantry with the Steyr M1912. However production of newer pistols was insufficient and the weapon remained in service. It was specially-issued to NCOs, officers, and also as a secondary weapons for machine-gunners. In some armies it was used up through the Second World War, including Italy and Yugoslavia. The manufacturing quality and the strength of the solid-frame design made it a reliable and consistent military weapon. This one is all matching. The original finish rates roughly 80-85%. There are areas of spotty wear, light spotty oxidation, and pin-pricking throughout. Fitted with period-correct wood grips. The bore has pretty good rifling with just very light pin-pricking throughout.

SKU: 109257 - 28318

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