**RARE AND DESIRABLE BERGMANN MP 18/1 WITH SNAIL DRUM AND SPARE BARREL (C&R).

SN 33883. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl. This MP 18 is marked on top of magazine housing “M.P. 18, I.” followed by “1920” indicating it was taken into service after WWI had ended. Both the magazine housing and tube itself retain proof marks and matching SN. SN on takedown latch also matches receiver. Bbl also has matching SN discernible when viewing through shroud perforation. Front endcap also matches receiver SN. Bolt is SN 7299. Wooden buttstock dated 1920 on left side with SN matching receiver number, with eagle cartouche to rear of trigger guard with barely discernible eagle over Swastika over proof indicating that this arm continued in service through the WWII era. Included in this lot is an orig snail drum with adapter for this magazine housing. SN on snail drum is 395565. Spare bbl included in this lot is numbered “111”. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This weapon is registered with the BATF under the National Firearms Act and will transfer on a Form 3 or Form 4. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with evidence of touch up blue on lower left quadrant of shroud near magazine housing. There are indications that at one time this weapon may have been unserviceable as there is evidence of removed weld within the forward edge of magazine housing and discoloration at the 7 o’clock area of the shroud. This combined together with the mismatched bolt are indicators. The bore is shiny and bright. Boltface is good with some areas of pitting which do not detract from serviceability. Spring tension in snail drum is strong. Bluing on trigger guard and buttplate faded to a grey patina. Rear swing swivel loop not present. This gun may not be all matching but the fact that it is in its original configuration with snail drum and sports both pre-Nazi and Nazi era proof marks make it a scarce and desirable collectors item and one that would be welcome in any WWI or WII collection. 4-55376 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2010

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2010	$32,200.00	RARE AND DESIRABLE BERGMANN MP 18/1 WITH SNAIL DRUM AND SPARE BARREL (C&R). SN 33883. Cal. 9mm. 8″ bbl. This MP 18 is marked on top of magazine housing “M.P. 18, I.” followed by “1920” indicating it was taken into service after WWI had ended. Both the magazine housing and tube itself retain proof marks and matching SN. SN on takedown latch also matches receiver. Bbl also has matching SN discernible when viewing through shroud perforation. Front endcap also matches receiver SN. Bolt is SN 7299. Wooden buttstock dated 1920 on left side with SN matching receiver number, with eagle cartouche to rear of trigger guard with barely discernible eagle over Swastika over proof indicating that this arm continued in service through the WWII era. Included in this lot is an orig snail drum with adapter for this magazine housing. SN on snail drum is 395565. Spare bbl included in this lot is numbered “111”. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. This weapon is registered with the BATF under the National Firearms Act and will transfer on a Form 3 or Form 4. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with evidence of touch up blue on lower left quadrant of shroud near magazine housing. There are indications that at one time this weapon may have been unserviceable as there is evidence of removed weld within the forward edge of magazine housing and discoloration at the 7 o’clock area of the shroud. This combined together with the mismatched bolt are indicators. The bore is shiny and bright. Boltface is good with some areas of pitting which do not detract from serviceability. Spring tension in snail drum is strong. Bluing on trigger guard and buttplate faded to a grey patina. Rear swing swivel loop not present. This gun may not be all matching but the fact that it is in its original configuration with snail drum and sports both pre-Nazi and Nazi era proof marks make it a scarce and desirable collectors item and one that would be welcome in any WWI or WII collection. 4-55376 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2010 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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**RARE AND DESIRABLE BERGMANN MP 18/1 WITH SNAIL DRUM AND SPARE BARREL (C&R).