Excellent Pieper Bayard Model 1908 Pocket Pistol - 6.35mm
| Year: | Early 1900's |
| Maker: | Bayard |
| Type: | Model 1908 |
| Caliber: | .25 ACP / 6.35mm |
| Bore: | 9/10 |
| Condition: | ~98% |
Description
10/20/26 - This is an excellent example of a Belgian Pieper "Bayard" Model 1908 pocket pistol in 6.35mm (.25 ACP). Model 1908 has become the standard designation for this gun, after the date its U.S. patent was issued, but Pieper always called it the Bayard Self-Loading Pistol, or simply the Bayard Pistol. Made by Anciens Etablissements Pieper of Herstal, Belgium, the Model 1908 first appeared in 7.65mm around 1910, followed by 9mm in 1911 and the smaller-framed 6.35mm in 1912, and it was superseded by a newer model after 1923. It is all matching, with the proper 6.35mm features, including the "CAL. 6.35 MODELE DEPOSE" slide marking, the maker's legend moved to the rear above the grip, and the Bayard horse-and-knight logo moved forward above the trigger, and its serial number places it late in 6.35mm production. It has retained about 98% of its original bluing. While there is almost no actual finish loss, there are a couple of small areas of freckling here and there. Fitted with period-correct horn grips; there is a crack around the top screw hole on the right grip. Comes with one proper magazine. Excellent bore, 9/10.
Specifications
| C&R: | Yes |
| Antique: | No |
| Condition: | ~98% |
| Bore: | 9/10 |
| Maker: | Bayard |
| Year: | Early 1900's |
| Type: | Model 1908 |
| Caliber: | .25 ACP / 6.35mm |
