*◊ HIGH CONDITION M1905 MANNLICHER, COMMERCIAL.

SN 10196. Cal. 7.65 Mannlicher. Very attractive all orig M1905 Mannlicher made near the end of the production series. Standard features include a 6-1/4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. Full SN is repeated on the left side of bbl and chamber with Austrian proofing appearing on the right side. Retracting the slide shows a series of Vienna proof house marks and numbers; this was the 4795th pistol proofed in 1909. On the left side of the sideplate is a 5-line address “SYSTEM / MANNLICHER / Md. 1905 / WAFFENRABRIK / STEYR”. As was true near the end of production, the full SN was applied longitudinally on the bottom of the sideplate, just forward of the serrations. Major parts are rust blued with the safety, hammer, trigger, and sideplate release remaining in the white. Removing the sideplate shows all matching small parts. Each of the grips is factory matched with a “96”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 98% rust blue with minimal sharp edge wear and freckling of the front and backstrap. Small parts in white with minor staining and toning. Grips with orig varnish and deeply cut serrations. Minor losses around the left grip screw. Dark bore with easily discernible rifling and perfect manual mechanics. One of the nicest late production Model 1905s to be offered at auction. 4-52229 LMA72 (1,750-2,500) – Lot 1293

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
	1293	$2,357.50	◊ HIGH CONDITION M1905 MANNLICHER, COMMERCIAL. SN 10196. Cal. 7.65 Mannlicher. Very attractive all orig M1905 Mannlicher made near the end of the production series. Standard features include a 6-1/4″ bbl having a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. Full SN is repeated on the left side of bbl and chamber with Austrian proofing appearing on the right side. Retracting the slide shows a series of Vienna proof house marks and numbers; this was the 4795th pistol proofed in 1909. On the left side of the sideplate is a 5-line address “SYSTEM / MANNLICHER / Md. 1905 / WAFFENRABRIK / STEYR”. As was true near the end of production, the full SN was applied longitudinally on the bottom of the sideplate, just forward of the serrations. Major parts are rust blued with the safety, hammer, trigger, and sideplate release remaining in the white. Removing the sideplate shows all matching small parts. Each of the grips is factory matched with a “96”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 98% rust blue with minimal sharp edge wear and freckling of the front and backstrap. Small parts in white with minor staining and toning. Grips with orig varnish and deeply cut serrations. Minor losses around the left grip screw. Dark bore with easily discernible rifling and perfect manual mechanics. One of the nicest late production Model 1905s to be offered at auction. 4-52229 LMA72 (1,750-2,500) – Lot 1293 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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*◊ HIGH CONDITION M1905 MANNLICHER, COMMERCIAL.