underhammer pistol
Optimum

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Excellent handling even without trigger guard!
The missing trigger guard is not a disadvantage due to the sloping surface in the area behind the trigger!

The price-list and other documents can be downloaded here. Notes on how to order.

Each weapon is made by hand according to your wishes. Technical information and possibilities for the specifications can be found listed in the following.

All the lock parts are made using high-quality materials from the full piece. No molded parts are used! In this way, each weapon becomes a unique single piece. The barrel can be dismantled by using a herdened conical pin. The trigger pull weight of the fine trigger will be adjusted according to your wishes. The rifle has an excellent balance. The grip is from walnut wood (heartwood), better walnut wood qualities possible.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

	.36 caliber barrel (optional in caliber .40 or .45) Suhl-production
	walnut stock without checkering
	barrel, system and hammer blued
	tapered blade front sight and V-notch rear sight (blued), bead front sight or U-notch possible
	rear sight adjustable for elevation
	front sight adjustable for windage
	nipple with tungsten carbide insert M6x1
	grip size fitting the hand-width of the shooter

	.36 caliber barrel, Suhl-production (cold swage-made and vacuum tension-free annealed), the barrel can be easily separated from the system by removing the hardened conical pin
	length of barrel 230mm
	sight radius 312mm
	overall length approx. 410mm  (according to grip-size)
	weight approx. 1050g

	punch to remove the conical pin
	nipple key
	key for adjusting of the recess-overlap
	manual with loading data

	bullet mold
	nipple with tungsten carbid insert M6x1
	loading hammer with cleaning jag
	powder funnel

A selection of better walnut woods can be shown by clicking on the picture.

Additional charge for grip-size (fitting trigger distance, etc.) (drawing of your hand) suitable for shooter. There is a wide choice of different precious woods, which can also be covered with checkering.

Engravings and gold-inlays are available in different variations. Examples can be found at Engravings		stock carving

Pure gold inlays back of barrel (wide + narrow) and the manufacturer's name in pure gold (24 ct). Also possible in silver. Pure gold inlay (24 ct) at the front of the muzzle

No. 1	No. 2	No. 3	No. 4	No. 5
24ct- gold monogram		monogram engraved		monogram engraved in crest

The weapon is proof-fired in the proofhouse Suhl and shows the stamp woth sole and pick.
Suhl is the oldest proofhouse in Germany, it was founded in 1893 as the Royal Prussian Proofhouse zu Suhl.
 

Your individual wishes are most welcome!

test report underhammer pistol Optimum in the magazine DWJ 11/2004

test report underhammer pistol Optimum in the magazine Muzzle Blasts 9/2004

order form Optimum

drawing of your hand

flyer Optimum

price-list Optimum


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Please note that all descriptions, measurements and weights on these pages may vary slightly due to individual manufacturing.