This presentation grade target pistol displays the finest quality workmanship of any fine European pistol I've owned.
For about 40 years a .70 cal. Danish Jaeger made in Kiobenhaven became my most accurate & favorite competition & hunting rifle, recently re-homed that Jaeger to a younger forum member.
All the flint & perc. era firearms I've owned from Kiobenhaven have had the finest quality rifled barrels, tempering & workmanship.
To date I have not been able to locate my gun library since our downsize move so back begging for help again.
Description;
This very lightweight & well balanced presentation grade target pistol weighs just 1.5 lbs.
To maintain high strength through the wrist area the maker cleverly installed an engraved steel duplicate of the lock panel opposite the lock.
The pistol's lock & barrel are engraved with the maker's name, Delcomy n Kiobenhaven.
Top of the barrel near the breech has a faint sword type stamp that may be a proof mark? The stamp is difficult to make out as all surfaces of the damascus twist barrel are also fully engraved.
Specs;
-Bore of the pistol is 10.50" long, .38 cal. rifled & slightly swamped barrel & remains in mint condition.
-Bore measurements indicate patched lead .38 cal. SWC slugs would be a good fit & option if they grouped well ?
-This pistol's double-set triggers & will fire set or unset. When set the trigger requires just a 'thought' to fire. Original owner must have been a hardcore competitor.
-Would love to have had this pistol back when I was younger & a serious competitor.
NOTE; Lock interior photo shows the 'fly' in this beautifully made lock is very unique, it's located in a tiny slot cut in 'center' of the tumbler.
Also unusual, the lock's mainspring also serves as the sear spring.
Much thanks in advance to any member who can provide background info on this maker.
Relic shooter
For about 40 years a .70 cal. Danish Jaeger made in Kiobenhaven became my most accurate & favorite competition & hunting rifle, recently re-homed that Jaeger to a younger forum member.
All the flint & perc. era firearms I've owned from Kiobenhaven have had the finest quality rifled barrels, tempering & workmanship.
To date I have not been able to locate my gun library since our downsize move so back begging for help again.
Description;
This very lightweight & well balanced presentation grade target pistol weighs just 1.5 lbs.
To maintain high strength through the wrist area the maker cleverly installed an engraved steel duplicate of the lock panel opposite the lock.
The pistol's lock & barrel are engraved with the maker's name, Delcomy n Kiobenhaven.
Top of the barrel near the breech has a faint sword type stamp that may be a proof mark? The stamp is difficult to make out as all surfaces of the damascus twist barrel are also fully engraved.
Specs;
-Bore of the pistol is 10.50" long, .38 cal. rifled & slightly swamped barrel & remains in mint condition.
-Bore measurements indicate patched lead .38 cal. SWC slugs would be a good fit & option if they grouped well ?
-This pistol's double-set triggers & will fire set or unset. When set the trigger requires just a 'thought' to fire. Original owner must have been a hardcore competitor.
-Would love to have had this pistol back when I was younger & a serious competitor.
NOTE; Lock interior photo shows the 'fly' in this beautifully made lock is very unique, it's located in a tiny slot cut in 'center' of the tumbler.
Also unusual, the lock's mainspring also serves as the sear spring.
Much thanks in advance to any member who can provide background info on this maker.
Relic shooter
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Danish Target Pistol, opposite lockside view photo 2.jpg82 KB
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Danish Presentation Grade pistol photo Lock interior & trigger assy #2.jpg83.3 KB
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Danish Target Pistol, lockside view photo 1.jpg97.2 KB