*◊ FRANCOTTE “BORCHARDT” PATTERN TARGET PISTOL, TOGGLE ACTION, SINGLE SHOT.

SN 2147. Cal. .22 Long Rifle. Scarce single shot .22 Cal. target pistol, blued with a strawed trigger, made with a toggle action and finely adjustable sights, popularized in Germany and Switzerland and resembling the Borchardt pistol in general outline. This pistol has a 10″ bbl with a ramped detachable front sight and a micro-adjustable rear sight that has three separately sized “V” notches for shooter preference. Toggle with concentric knobs, remaining open after each shot. The right side of the receiver and bbl are Crown/B and Crown/U proofed with the bbl marked for Caliber “5.4mm”. The only other marking on this pistol is the SN “2147” that appears on the left side of the tang & is repeated under the bbl where inserting into the frame. Orig wood checkered grips retained with a single transverse screw. Although there are no manufacturer markings, the consignor noted the gun was made by Francotte. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 95% bright orig blue with minor freckling on the bbl and spots of discoloration on each side of tang. Front & backstraps are bright with minimal wear. High condition grips with most orig varnish, sharp checkering, and only a few minute losses. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely attractive & unusual target pistol that should appeal to every Luger collector. 4-52104 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2267

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
	2267	$7,475.00	◊ FRANCOTTE “BORCHARDT” PATTERN TARGET PISTOL, TOGGLE ACTION, SINGLE SHOT. SN 2147. Cal. .22 Long Rifle. Scarce single shot .22 Cal. target pistol, blued with a strawed trigger, made with a toggle action and finely adjustable sights, popularized in Germany and Switzerland and resembling the Borchardt pistol in general outline. This pistol has a 10″ bbl with a ramped detachable front sight and a micro-adjustable rear sight that has three separately sized “V” notches for shooter preference. Toggle with concentric knobs, remaining open after each shot. The right side of the receiver and bbl are Crown/B and Crown/U proofed with the bbl marked for Caliber “5.4mm”. The only other marking on this pistol is the SN “2147” that appears on the left side of the tang & is repeated under the bbl where inserting into the frame. Orig wood checkered grips retained with a single transverse screw. Although there are no manufacturer markings, the consignor noted the gun was made by Francotte. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 95% bright orig blue with minor freckling on the bbl and spots of discoloration on each side of tang. Front & backstraps are bright with minimal wear. High condition grips with most orig varnish, sharp checkering, and only a few minute losses. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely attractive & unusual target pistol that should appeal to every Luger collector. 4-52104 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2267 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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*◊ FRANCOTTE “BORCHARDT” PATTERN TARGET PISTOL, TOGGLE ACTION, SINGLE SHOT.