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1311
$12,650.00

*◊ CHARISMATIC BERGMANN M1910 WITH WOOD/LEATHER SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 6256. Cal. 9mm Bergmann Bayard. Very few M1910s were cut for a shoulder stock. This example has the standard 4″ bbl with fixed front and rear sight. Left side of receiver is marked “BREVETE / S.G.D.G.” followed by “ANCIENS ETABLISSEMENTS PIEPER / HERSTAL-LIEGE. / BERGMANN’S PATENT.” Usual Belgian proofs are on the right side of the bbl, chamber, and frame. Major parts are rust blued while the bolt, hammer, trigger, safety, and magazine release are in the white. Fire-blued extractor. Factory matching magazine with concentric circles corresponding to frame cutout. Orig wood grips with pressed and cut checkering, each panel numbered to match pistol. Accompanied by scarce wood/black leather shoulder stock whose lid may be a replacement as color and texture are different than the body. Rust blued lug fits pistol very securely. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol retains 98% orig rust blue with minor fading of the front and backstrap, particularly below stock slot. Comparable condition small parts with minor oxidative staining. Grips with orig varnish and only a few light dings. Very bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect mechanics. Stock in near excellent condition with superficial scuffs to body, minor handling marks on lid that has been lightly inked “6256” to match pistol. A very desirable, high condition ensemble seldom offered for sale. 4-52044 LMA70 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1311


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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