*◊ EXPERIMENTAL W+F BERN P43 SWISS MILITARY TEST.

SN 40. Cal. 9 mm. Bern Arsenal designed and manufactured a variety of pistols during and after WWII for military consideration when the Swiss were looking to replace their M1929 Luger with a more modern pistol. All were numbered in a single sequential series. A number of mid-late production guns were based on the FN High Power. This example, the last of the HP based series, has a locked breech 5″ bbl, a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. On the upper left slide is a loaded indicator. An external extractor is in the usual location. Left side of the pistol is marked with the SN “40” on both the slide & frame. A Swiss cross in shield is on the mid-slide and the encircled W+F logo on the rear slide. Above the left grip is a long safety bar whose detents are marked “S” and “F”. Unlike the FN High Power, there is no external slide release. Vertical serrations have been cut in the front & backstrap. Major components are blued except the bbl, hammer and trigger that are in the white. Wood grips with raised serrated panels. Takedown is similar to the CZ pistols in that a dismounting latch on left side of the frame is slid down and removed, allowing the slide assembly to be taken off the frame. Disassembly shows a matched bbl & matching magazine whose base has a large serrated ear on each side to facilitate removal and overcome any friction issues. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 98% bright orig blue. Only minimal discoloration of the in-the-white parts. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Magazine needs to be supported to fully engage the slide hold open; manual mechanics otherwise perfect. Comparable condition grips that retain most of their orig varnish. An exceptionally nice Swiss test pistol, based on the High Power, that would complement any collection of Swiss or automatic pistols. 4-52542 LMA88 (15,000-22,500) – Lot 1259

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
	1259	$24,150.00	◊ EXPERIMENTAL W+F BERN P43 SWISS MILITARY TEST. SN 40. Cal. 9 mm. Bern Arsenal designed and manufactured a variety of pistols during and after WWII for military consideration when the Swiss were looking to replace their M1929 Luger with a more modern pistol. All were numbered in a single sequential series. A number of mid-late production guns were based on the FN High Power. This example, the last of the HP based series, has a locked breech 5″ bbl, a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. On the upper left slide is a loaded indicator. An external extractor is in the usual location. Left side of the pistol is marked with the SN “40” on both the slide & frame. A Swiss cross in shield is on the mid-slide and the encircled W+F logo on the rear slide. Above the left grip is a long safety bar whose detents are marked “S” and “F”. Unlike the FN High Power, there is no external slide release. Vertical serrations have been cut in the front & backstrap. Major components are blued except the bbl, hammer and trigger that are in the white. Wood grips with raised serrated panels. Takedown is similar to the CZ pistols in that a dismounting latch on left side of the frame is slid down and removed, allowing the slide assembly to be taken off the frame. Disassembly shows a matched bbl & matching magazine whose base has a large serrated ear on each side to facilitate removal and overcome any friction issues. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 98% bright orig blue. Only minimal discoloration of the in-the-white parts. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Magazine needs to be supported to fully engage the slide hold open; manual mechanics otherwise perfect. Comparable condition grips that retain most of their orig varnish. An exceptionally nice Swiss test pistol, based on the High Power, that would complement any collection of Swiss or automatic pistols. 4-52542 LMA88 (15,000-22,500) – Lot 1259 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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*◊ EXPERIMENTAL W+F BERN P43 SWISS MILITARY TEST.