*◊ EXTREMELY RARE MANNLICHER M1901, DUTCH TEST TRIAL.

SN 446. Cal. 7.65 Mannlicher. Mannlicher made a small number (ten were submitted to the Dutch Army) of short grip M1901/M1905 pistols for Dutch military testing in which the safety lever was reconfigured and moved to the left side of the slide at the request of the Dutch. This example has a 5-1/2″ bbl with a fixed front and sight. SN is on the left side of the bbl and chamber along with the encircled “T” proof. SN is repeated on the sideplate forward of the dismounting serrations. Sideplate is marked with a split address; the left side marked “WAFFENFABRIK / STEYR”, the right side “SYSTEM / MANNLICHER”. Main components are rust blued while the hammer, safety lever, trigger and floorplate release are in the white. Walnut grips are finely checkered with a thin border. Disassembly shows all matching SNs. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approximately 95% orig rust blue with fading and freckling in expected contact areas. Comparable staining/mild oxidation of the small parts. Grips retain most of their orig varnish with a scattering of very superficial dings and bruises. Bright, near mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely rare Mannlicher pistol, suitable for the most advanced collection. 4-52225 LMA77 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1292

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
	1292	$11,500.00	◊ EXTREMELY RARE MANNLICHER M1901, DUTCH TEST TRIAL. SN 446. Cal. 7.65 Mannlicher. Mannlicher made a small number (ten were submitted to the Dutch Army) of short grip M1901/M1905 pistols for Dutch military testing in which the safety lever was reconfigured and moved to the left side of the slide at the request of the Dutch. This example has a 5-1/2″ bbl with a fixed front and sight. SN is on the left side of the bbl and chamber along with the encircled “T” proof. SN is repeated on the sideplate forward of the dismounting serrations. Sideplate is marked with a split address; the left side marked “WAFFENFABRIK / STEYR”, the right side “SYSTEM / MANNLICHER”. Main components are rust blued while the hammer, safety lever, trigger and floorplate release are in the white. Walnut grips are finely checkered with a thin border. Disassembly shows all matching SNs. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approximately 95% orig rust blue with fading and freckling in expected contact areas. Comparable staining/mild oxidation of the small parts. Grips retain most of their orig varnish with a scattering of very superficial dings and bruises. Bright, near mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely rare Mannlicher pistol, suitable for the most advanced collection. 4-52225 LMA77 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1292 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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*◊ EXTREMELY RARE MANNLICHER M1901, DUTCH TEST TRIAL.