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German Frank Pistole Single Shot Target Pistol by J.A. Frank

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German Frank Pistole Single Shot Target Pistol by J.A. Frank
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320 CF, 11 1/2'' part round part octagon barrel with turned medial at point of transition and a mostly bright very fine bore showing a few small areas of light oxidation and pinprick pits with otherwise strong rifling throughout. This is a rather unusual pistol pictured on pages 14 and 15 of ''German, Austrian & Swiss Target Pistols'' journal of the GGCA. The pistol is noted as being in 22 LR in the book but it is obviously in a larger bore centerfire chambering. Testing indicates it is chambered in the 320 CF cartridge, a popular European offering. The barrel retains about 80% original blue appearing stronger under ambient light with overall toning to a deep gray-brown patina and scattered light oxidation speckling. The left side of the barrel shows ''J.A. FRANK. STETTIN'' marking and the left breech shows pre-1936 proof marks. The frame retains perhaps 60-70% smoky case-hardened colors toning to silvery gray and showing some mild oxidation speckling and light filigree scrollwork embellishments, the left side prominently engraved ''FRANKPISTOLE''. The checkered walnut grips and forend remain in very good condition showing some lightly chipped points, minor dings and darkening from the years. The left grip features a thumb rest, there is a lanyard loop present and the pistol is sighted with an adjustable Swiss-style u-notch rear sight and silver bead front on ramp. The action with double set triggers seems to function normally. An interesting kipplauf system for the target pistol collector, unusual in its styling and centerfire chambering. (13B11108-120) {C&R} [Tom Devers Collection] (1200/1800)