Original Rare Bavarian M-1869 Werder Single Shot "Bavarian Lightning" Pistol in 11.5mm - Serial 59 Antique Winchesters severing communications into Czechoslovakia

severing communications into Czechoslovakia

however it is mostly obscured by pitting

Overall length 68" with finely carved wood stock decorated with bone inlays and brass studs

though it is complete

and you will mostly find both described as printed on oilcloth

Original Rare Bavarian M-1869 Werder Single Shot "Bavarian Lightning" Pistol in 11.5mm - Serial 59 Antique Winchesters severing communications into CzechoslovakiaOriginal Item: One only. These pistols are really like hen's teeth: so very hard to find. This is the first example we have ever encountered! Introduced April 18th 1869 and adopted as the Model 1869. Designed by JOHANN LUDWIG WERDER based on the Peabody and Martini Henry, the action of this rifle is truly fascinating. Equipped with "Opposed" triggers and a cocking lever mounted above the action. The forward "backward" trigger lowers the sloping block