EXCEPTIONAL MANNLICHER M1894 BLOW-FORWARD IN 6.5MM.

SN 52. Cal. 6.5mm. According to Motz/Schuy “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”, about 70 M1894s were made in Switzerland. All had a small frame and all were in 6.5mm. As true for all blow-forward pistols, the cartridge is chambered on the rearward movement of the bbl. Disassembly is accomplished by removing the grips and then releasing the tension on the hammer spring. At that point, the lever under the bbl shroud can be released, allowing the shroud to be unscrewed and the bbl removed from the frame. This gun has a 6.5″ bbl and a fixed front and rear sight. The left side of the frame, near the barrel shroud, is numbered 52 as is the top of the barrel and grip screw. “FAB. D’ARMES/ NEUHAUSEN” is marked in the center of the sideplate. Checkered wood grips. Rotatable lanyard loop at base of frame. PROVENANCE: Illustrated “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 95-97% original blue with minor pitting on each side of the front sight and the right side of the bbl shroud near the muzzle. Strong original blue on front and back straps, comparable to the balance of the pistol. Bright in-the-white bbl. Soft gray casehardened hammer and trigger. Crisp, all-original grips with most of the original varnish and only faint handling marks. Correctly blunted checkering with negligible losses. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal frost. An exceptionally nice small frame Mannlicher M1894 made in Switzerland. 4-52217 LMA5 (13,500-18,500) – Lot 1296

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
	1296	$18,400.00	EXCEPTIONAL MANNLICHER M1894 BLOW-FORWARD IN 6.5MM. SN 52. Cal. 6.5mm. According to Motz/Schuy “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”, about 70 M1894s were made in Switzerland. All had a small frame and all were in 6.5mm. As true for all blow-forward pistols, the cartridge is chambered on the rearward movement of the bbl. Disassembly is accomplished by removing the grips and then releasing the tension on the hammer spring. At that point, the lever under the bbl shroud can be released, allowing the shroud to be unscrewed and the bbl removed from the frame. This gun has a 6.5″ bbl and a fixed front and rear sight. The left side of the frame, near the barrel shroud, is numbered 52 as is the top of the barrel and grip screw. “FAB. D’ARMES/ NEUHAUSEN” is marked in the center of the sideplate. Checkered wood grips. Rotatable lanyard loop at base of frame. PROVENANCE: Illustrated “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 95-97% original blue with minor pitting on each side of the front sight and the right side of the bbl shroud near the muzzle. Strong original blue on front and back straps, comparable to the balance of the pistol. Bright in-the-white bbl. Soft gray casehardened hammer and trigger. Crisp, all-original grips with most of the original varnish and only faint handling marks. Correctly blunted checkering with negligible losses. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal frost. An exceptionally nice small frame Mannlicher M1894 made in Switzerland. 4-52217 LMA5 (13,500-18,500) – Lot 1296 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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EXCEPTIONAL MANNLICHER M1894 BLOW-FORWARD IN 6.5MM.