**Austrian Contract Steyr Model 1912 Fox Studios Marked

9x23mm. 5" barrel length. SN: 2115k. Blued metal refinish with polished internal surfaces, barrel, and small parts mounting checkered walnut grip panels. Short recoil operated rotating barrel lockup autoloading pistol fed by an internal box magazine charged with stripper clips. Item features fixed rear notch and adjustable front blade sights, and a lanyard loop to the butt. Slide is marked STEYR 1915 with a large S safety marking above the safety notch. Frame struck W-n {Austrian Eagle} 16, with a similar eagle struck into the lanyard loop. Majority of parts are struck with a k inspection mark. Barrel number does not match frame. Dustcover is stamped FOX STUDIOS.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Good. Bore is Frosty with a deep brown patina throughout and some pitting. Blued finish thinning on the gripstraps with scattered light scratches overall and some light edgewear to the slide. Grips display handling wear and dents.

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