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

SN 1B. 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 later pattern double staggered column 13 shot magazine with top tapering for single column feed. This exceptional pistol is “BSW” marked on the left side of the slide. It is otherwise unmarked except for the “1B” 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 a “S” and a red button. Retracting the slide and lowering the forward locking lever extension will show the gas port under the bbl through which muzzle gases blow the lever downwards on firing to unlock the slide. Checkered push button magazine release adjacent to the serrated slide release. At the bottom of this double column/single column magazine is a 1/2″ thick alloy floorplate finished in black matt to match the frame. Consignor mentioned that this pistol is one of only three known, an affirmation independently confirmed by the cataloger. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Fantastic BSW prototype pistol in 99% orig condition with only the most minor sharp edge wear on the edges of trigger guard, base of frame, and magazine floorplate. Comparable orig condition grip panels with sharp, nearly unblemished checkering. 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. 4-52510 LMA91 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 1251

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	1251	$51,750.00	◊ RARE & HISTORIC BERLIN-SUHLER WAFFENWERK (BSW) GAS OPERATED PISTOL, GERMAN TEST TRIAL 1936-37. SN 1B. 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 later pattern double staggered column 13 shot magazine with top tapering for single column feed. This exceptional pistol is “BSW” marked on the left side of the slide. It is otherwise unmarked except for the “1B” 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 a “S” and a red button. Retracting the slide and lowering the forward locking lever extension will show the gas port under the bbl through which muzzle gases blow the lever downwards on firing to unlock the slide. Checkered push button magazine release adjacent to the serrated slide release. At the bottom of this double column/single column magazine is a 1/2″ thick alloy floorplate finished in black matt to match the frame. Consignor mentioned that this pistol is one of only three known, an affirmation independently confirmed by the cataloger. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Fantastic BSW prototype pistol in 99% orig condition with only the most minor sharp edge wear on the edges of trigger guard, base of frame, and magazine floorplate. Comparable orig condition grip panels with sharp, nearly unblemished checkering. 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. 4-52510 LMA91 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 1251 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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*◊ RARE & HISTORIC BERLIN-SUHLER WAFFENWERK (BSW) GAS OPERATED PISTOL, GERMAN TEST TRIAL 1936-37.