(C) GERMAN MARTINI SYSTEM .22LR VENUS PISTOLE.

German System Venus Martini style Scheibenpistole (target pistol) in .22 Long Rifle. The barrel is marked "Venus Pistole", "Cal. .22 Long Rifle", ".22 LR", "NOT ENGLISH MADE", with post-World War II British proofs, "BUG" proofs, "GERMANY", and faint markings of a company in Hamburg. Serial number is "56176", and there are no US import markings. Blued octagonal barrel with fixed target front sights. Rear target sight is mounted on the receiver, is adjustable for windage and elevation, and is marked "DRGM". Entire receiver is nicely engraved, and there is light engraving on the trigger guard and frame. Blued cocking lever is on the right side. Walnut forearm and grip panels are checkered. CONDITION: Overall excellent. Barrel retains 80-85% of its bluing, and there is little remaining of the case hardening. Wood has light wear and dings, with some damage to the right rear of the forearm. Bore is bright, cocking lever functions properly, and pistol is mechanically sound. WEZ Barrel Length: 13 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: German Model: Venus Pistole Serial Number: 56176