Deactivated WWI Austrian Rast & Gasser Model 1898 revolver

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This is a First World War dated military issued Austrian Rast & Gasser Model 1898 revolver, chambered in 8mm. These beautifully engineered revolvers were first produced in 1898 with production ending in 1918 and around 200,000 manufactured. They were used predominantly by the Austro-Hungarian armies during WWI and also saw extensive service with Axis forces during WWII. However this example differs from most and bears the initials "ML" forward of the serial number as well as the Wn.18 Austrian military acceptance stamps. It is believed that this mark indicates that the barrels & cylinders were made by Manufacture Liegeoise d'Armes who were a subcontractor to Gasser during WWI. During this period Manufacture Liegeoise d'Armes (ML) was under German control. This rare marking is only found on 1916, 17, 18 dated Gasser revolvers.

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Product Code: 18GT6

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