Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this Swiss-made C. Widmer Single-Shot Target Pistol for a penny-start auction.
This example is non-functional in its current condition and is being offered strictly as a collector or project firearm. It must be inspected, evaluated, and any necessary repairs completed by a qualified gunsmith before any attempt is made to fire it, as its present mechanical state does not allow for safe operation.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: C. Widmer of St. Gallen, Suisse (Switzerland)
Model: Single-Shot Target Pistol
Serial: 5867
Caliber: .22 Cal.
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 11 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Blade on Ramped Base Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Contoured Checkered Walnut Target Grip with Adjustable Palm-Shelf on the Right, Thumb-Shelf on the Left, and Schnabel Tip Forend
Action: Single-Shot Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The single-shot target pistols produced by C. Widmer of St. Gallen, Switzerland, represent the tradition of Swiss precision arms making that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Widmer was a skilled gunsmith rather than a mass manufacturer, and his pistols were typically handcrafted in small numbers for competitive target shooting. These pistols were influenced by the European free-pistol movement, emphasizing mechanical accuracy, refined triggers, and carefully balanced designs. Production is generally believed to have taken place from the late 1800s into the early decades of the 20th century, a period when Switzerland was a center for high-quality sporting and target firearms.
Model: Single-Shot Target Pistol
Serial: 5867
Caliber: .22 Cal.
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 11 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Blade on Ramped Base Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Contoured Checkered Walnut Target Grip with Adjustable Palm-Shelf on the Right, Thumb-Shelf on the Left, and Schnabel Tip Forend
Action: Single-Shot Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The single-shot target pistols produced by C. Widmer of St. Gallen, Switzerland, represent the tradition of Swiss precision arms making that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Widmer was a skilled gunsmith rather than a mass manufacturer, and his pistols were typically handcrafted in small numbers for competitive target shooting. These pistols were influenced by the European free-pistol movement, emphasizing mechanical accuracy, refined triggers, and carefully balanced designs. Production is generally believed to have taken place from the late 1800s into the early decades of the 20th century, a period when Switzerland was a center for high-quality sporting and target firearms.
Widmer single-shot target pistols are usually characterized by precision-machined actions, finely adjustable sights, and ergonomic walnut grips tailored for deliberate one-handed shooting. Many examples feature falling-block, pivoting, or tip-up actions designed to ensure consistent lockup and minimal disturbance at the moment of firing. While never produced in large quantities, these pistols earned respect among serious marksmen for their craftsmanship and competitive capability. Today, C. Widmer pistols are valued primarily for their artisanal quality and historical significance, appealing to collectors of European target arms and those interested in the development of precision pistol shooting prior to the dominance of large commercial manufacturers.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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