*◊ ULTRA RARE & HISTORIC BERLIN-SUHLER WAFFENWERK (BSW) GAS OPERATED PISTOL, GERMAN TEST TRIAL 1936-37, SPARE MAGAZINE.

SN 9A. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Extraordinarily rare and highly desirable BSW gas operated prototype, a close competitor to the P38, that was considered by the German military in 1936-37. Several variations were assembled, this double action only version having a sheet metal slide and a matted alloy frame. Gas unlocking action and single column magazine holding 8 cartridges. This exceptional pistol is unmarked except for the “9A” that was applied to the left tang for purposes of importation. This full size pistol has a 5″ bbl and a drift adjustable front & rear sight dovetailed into a shallow checkered rib. Forward slide serrations and a slide mounted safety whose detents are marked with an “S” and a red button. Lowering the forward locking lever to permit retracting the slide and lowering the forward locking lever extension will show the forward gas port under the bbl through which muzzle gases blow the lever downwards on firing as the bullet clears the muzzle to unlock the slide. Checkered push button magazine release adjacent to the serrated slide release. At the bottom of the magazine is a flat unnumbered floorplate. Consignor mentioned that this pistol is one of only three known, an affirmation independently confirmed by the cataloger. PROVENANCE: Ex Henk Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Fantastic BSW prototype pistol in about 80% orig condition with most of the blue having faded from the slide that now appears as a toned, dark grey. The alloy frame retains over 95% of its original black matte finish. High condition orig grip panels, with sharp checkering, having only a few minor handling mars. Near excellent condition magazine and spare: one with a blued base, one with a plum base. Generally bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A developmentally important prototype, tested by the German military, sure to enhance any collection of military or early automatic pistols. 4-52509 (32,500-42,500) – Lot 2234

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2234	$48,875.00	◊ ULTRA RARE & HISTORIC BERLIN-SUHLER WAFFENWERK (BSW) GAS OPERATED PISTOL, GERMAN TEST TRIAL 1936-37, SPARE MAGAZINE. SN 9A. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Extraordinarily rare and highly desirable BSW gas operated prototype, a close competitor to the P38, that was considered by the German military in 1936-37. Several variations were assembled, this double action only version having a sheet metal slide and a matted alloy frame. Gas unlocking action and single column magazine holding 8 cartridges. This exceptional pistol is unmarked except for the “9A” that was applied to the left tang for purposes of importation. This full size pistol has a 5″ bbl and a drift adjustable front & rear sight dovetailed into a shallow checkered rib. Forward slide serrations and a slide mounted safety whose detents are marked with an “S” and a red button. Lowering the forward locking lever to permit retracting the slide and lowering the forward locking lever extension will show the forward gas port under the bbl through which muzzle gases blow the lever downwards on firing as the bullet clears the muzzle to unlock the slide. Checkered push button magazine release adjacent to the serrated slide release. At the bottom of the magazine is a flat unnumbered floorplate. Consignor mentioned that this pistol is one of only three known, an affirmation independently confirmed by the cataloger. PROVENANCE: Ex Henk Visser Collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Fantastic BSW prototype pistol in about 80% orig condition with most of the blue having faded from the slide that now appears as a toned, dark grey. The alloy frame retains over 95% of its original black matte finish. High condition orig grip panels, with sharp checkering, having only a few minor handling mars. Near excellent condition magazine and spare: one with a blued base, one with a plum base. Generally bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A developmentally important prototype, tested by the German military, sure to enhance any collection of military or early automatic pistols. 4-52509 (32,500-42,500) – Lot 2234 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*◊ ULTRA RARE & HISTORIC BERLIN-SUHLER WAFFENWERK (BSW) GAS OPERATED PISTOL, GERMAN TEST TRIAL 1936-37, SPARE MAGAZINE.