^Lot 146 Deluxe Eng'd German Olympic Target Pistol

Deluxe Engraved and Carved Hammerless German Langenhan Olympic Target Pistol, #13094, .22 LR RF cal., blued 11'' fluted-octagonal barrel, with dovetailed adjustable target front and dovetailed adjustable leaf rear sights; full-length matted top rib is marked with cartridge specs at left breech and associated marks on bottom flat; case hardened steel receiver has delicate ''bank note'' engraving, engraved screw heads, a long engraved and matted top tang, double set triggers, and scrolled operating lever/triggerguard with rear finger-rest that drops to open the tip-up barrel for loading/automatic extraction/cleaning; varnished walnut buttstock has a carved and checkered grip with thumb and finger rests, and an engraved oval steel buttcap with lanyard stud. Condition is excellent: the barrel retains 85% blue with a 1.5'' area of pitting-roughness on right flat; the receiver, lever and buttcap with softly mottled case colors. Stock shows sharp checkering and carving and all of its varnish finish. Action is smooth and crisp; bore is dirty with defined rifling. In addition to this pistol's rarity, it is a work of art and a visual treat. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (C& R)