BORCHARDT 1893 PISTOL, PROTOTYPE, WITH STOCK AND CASE.

NSN. 7.63 mm. Loewe made a very limited run of short bbl prototype pistols and a number of its very first 1893s were sold with a skeletonized shoulder stock. This unnumbered example has a 6″ bbl with a integral front sight and entirely fixed rear sight (as per prototype SN 6). It is devoid of any chamber markings, though the toggle link retains the “D.R.P./No75837.” marking as per standard production pistols. A Crown/ scriptic D appears on the left side of the chamber, historically applied to military test guns, and is repeated on the left frame under the grip and on the inner surface of each panel. As per other early guns (prototypes SN 3 and SN 6) this example has a short sear bar that is tensioned by a separate screwed-in spring. Mechanical features are otherwise as per production pistols. Fitted with a standard mag whose number has been removed from the base and a skeletonized shoulder stock that attaches to the recoil spring housing in the usual manner. Pistol and stock are sold in a mahogany display case whose lid has been fitted with a blank brass plaque measuring 1-3/8″ x 1″. Inner surfaces lined with dark blue velvet, not compartmentalized for pistol/stock/other accessories. The back wall of the case has begun to separate from the body. Secured with a single brass keyed latch. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection – Germany. CONDITION: Pistol with at least 98% reapplied rust blue. Slightly bent extractor with over 90% reapplied straw, the balance of the small parts having most of their vivid fire blue/strawed colors. Replacement grips nicely colored, well fitting and with sharp checkering. Excellent mag with removed numbers, as previously noted. Bright bore with shallow rifling. Top assembly is loose, will not return fully to battery. Once cocked and pushed into the forward position, pulling the trigger will release the firing pin and the thumb safety operates properly. Near excellent unnumbered shoulder stock. Case is in VG condition, the base separation reflecting an easy fix. A very interesting Borchardt, having mechanical features noted on several single digit guns, described by consignor as a prototype, accompanied by equally unusual skeletonized shoulder stock and case. 49828-205 LMA (17,500-35,000) – Lot 1518

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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
	1518	$0.00	BORCHARDT 1893 PISTOL, PROTOTYPE, WITH STOCK AND CASE. NSN. 7.63 mm. Loewe made a very limited run of short bbl prototype pistols and a number of its very first 1893s were sold with a skeletonized shoulder stock. This unnumbered example has a 6″ bbl with a integral front sight and entirely fixed rear sight (as per prototype SN 6). It is devoid of any chamber markings, though the toggle link retains the “D.R.P./No75837.” marking as per standard production pistols. A Crown/ scriptic D appears on the left side of the chamber, historically applied to military test guns, and is repeated on the left frame under the grip and on the inner surface of each panel. As per other early guns (prototypes SN 3 and SN 6) this example has a short sear bar that is tensioned by a separate screwed-in spring. Mechanical features are otherwise as per production pistols. Fitted with a standard mag whose number has been removed from the base and a skeletonized shoulder stock that attaches to the recoil spring housing in the usual manner. Pistol and stock are sold in a mahogany display case whose lid has been fitted with a blank brass plaque measuring 1-3/8″ x 1″. Inner surfaces lined with dark blue velvet, not compartmentalized for pistol/stock/other accessories. The back wall of the case has begun to separate from the body. Secured with a single brass keyed latch. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection – Germany. CONDITION: Pistol with at least 98% reapplied rust blue. Slightly bent extractor with over 90% reapplied straw, the balance of the small parts having most of their vivid fire blue/strawed colors. Replacement grips nicely colored, well fitting and with sharp checkering. Excellent mag with removed numbers, as previously noted. Bright bore with shallow rifling. Top assembly is loose, will not return fully to battery. Once cocked and pushed into the forward position, pulling the trigger will release the firing pin and the thumb safety operates properly. Near excellent unnumbered shoulder stock. Case is in VG condition, the base separation reflecting an easy fix. A very interesting Borchardt, having mechanical features noted on several single digit guns, described by consignor as a prototype, accompanied by equally unusual skeletonized shoulder stock and case. 49828-205 LMA (17,500-35,000) – Lot 1518 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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BORCHARDT 1893 PISTOL, PROTOTYPE, WITH STOCK AND CASE.