SUPERB LOEWE BORCHARDT MODEL 1893 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL IN ORIGINAL CASE WITH FULL ACCESSORIES AND THREE MATCHING MAGAZINES.

SN 1062. Cal. 7.63mm. Borchardt with 7-1/2″ bbl having integral front sight and “BUG” proofs on left side. “D.R.P./No75837.” on center toggle link. “BU” proofs on toggle assembly and on left side of receiver. “SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT.” on right receiver. Checkered walnut grips with border. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Three orig magazines with matching SN. Orig matching shoulder stock with attached holster, numbered cheekpiece, sling, dummy wooden magazine/breech cleaning holdopen which contains a 3-pc brass cleaning rod with oiler in the handle and both orig tommy-bars to tighten/loosen rod components, screw driver with two blades, three punches, brass cleaning rod, oiler in leather pouch, glass oil vial and a key for the case. Gun, holster/stock and accessories in orig black leather case with nickel plated fittings, nickeled studs on corners and leather handle. Compartmentalized green felt lined interior. This gun is featured on p. 116 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% orig bright blue with light wear on sharp edges. Fire blued parts are bright with minor wear. Orig straw is 90%. Grips are excellent with negligible handling marks. Magazines are in near new condition, though one has several cracks in the wood base. Bore is bright and sharp. Sear does not engage on manual operation, likely from congealed grease. Stock is excellent with very little wear on orig finish. Blue on metal parts is bright, commensurate with pistol. Holster is excellent with solid structure and a few small areas of crazing. Attaching straps are cracked and flaking. Fire blued screws look beautiful with almost no wear. Cheekpiece appears almost new with beautiful finish, bright fire blue and proper patina on brass. Dummy mag is in excellent condition with orig finish on wood and proper patina on brass. Screwdriver has some dents and dings on wood handle and minor wear on blades and punches. VG condition oiler, with losses of surface nickel, in orig leather pouch. Brass rod has little wear with orig patina and a few areas of verdigris. Exterior of case has a few minor scuffs and scrapes but no cracks. Fittings are excellent. Interior felt is very good with a few areas of age appropriate discoloration and loss. 4-52098 LMA41 (30,000-45,000) – Lot 1297

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
	1297	$43,125.00	SUPERB LOEWE BORCHARDT MODEL 1893 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL IN ORIGINAL CASE WITH FULL ACCESSORIES AND THREE MATCHING MAGAZINES. SN 1062. Cal. 7.63mm. Borchardt with 7-1/2″ bbl having integral front sight and “BUG” proofs on left side. “D.R.P./No75837.” on center toggle link. “BU” proofs on toggle assembly and on left side of receiver. “SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT.” on right receiver. Checkered walnut grips with border. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Three orig magazines with matching SN. Orig matching shoulder stock with attached holster, numbered cheekpiece, sling, dummy wooden magazine/breech cleaning holdopen which contains a 3-pc brass cleaning rod with oiler in the handle and both orig tommy-bars to tighten/loosen rod components, screw driver with two blades, three punches, brass cleaning rod, oiler in leather pouch, glass oil vial and a key for the case. Gun, holster/stock and accessories in orig black leather case with nickel plated fittings, nickeled studs on corners and leather handle. Compartmentalized green felt lined interior. This gun is featured on p. 116 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 98% orig bright blue with light wear on sharp edges. Fire blued parts are bright with minor wear. Orig straw is 90%. Grips are excellent with negligible handling marks. Magazines are in near new condition, though one has several cracks in the wood base. Bore is bright and sharp. Sear does not engage on manual operation, likely from congealed grease. Stock is excellent with very little wear on orig finish. Blue on metal parts is bright, commensurate with pistol. Holster is excellent with solid structure and a few small areas of crazing. Attaching straps are cracked and flaking. Fire blued screws look beautiful with almost no wear. Cheekpiece appears almost new with beautiful finish, bright fire blue and proper patina on brass. Dummy mag is in excellent condition with orig finish on wood and proper patina on brass. Screwdriver has some dents and dings on wood handle and minor wear on blades and punches. VG condition oiler, with losses of surface nickel, in orig leather pouch. Brass rod has little wear with orig patina and a few areas of verdigris. Exterior of case has a few minor scuffs and scrapes but no cracks. Fittings are excellent. Interior felt is very good with a few areas of age appropriate discoloration and loss. 4-52098 LMA41 (30,000-45,000) – Lot 1297 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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SUPERB LOEWE BORCHARDT MODEL 1893 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL IN ORIGINAL CASE WITH FULL ACCESSORIES AND THREE MATCHING MAGAZINES.