RARE MANNLICHER M1894, FACTORY ENGRAVED, PRESENTATION.

SN 34. Caliber 7.6mm. Mannlicher made approximately 100 large frame M1894s in caliber 7.6mm. Most pistols, as this example, had a beavertail hammer. The rib of the barrel shroud is marked “PAT. F. v. MANNLICHER 1894.” The serial number appears on the left side of the bbl shroud and is repeated on the left side of the receiver. As true for all blowforwards, the cartridge is chambered on the rearward movement of the bbl. The pistol can be fired in either the single or double action mode. Disassembly is accomplished by removing the grips and releasing the tension on the hammer spring using the yoked tool under the grips. At that point, the lever under the bbl shroud can be released, allowing the shroud to be unscrewed and the bbl removed from the frame. This example has been factory engraved with very fine scroll, delicately placed on each side of the frame, under the trigger guard and on the front and backstrap, highlighting the name on the backstrap “CORONEL ROBERTO A. GONI,” later Chilean Army Chief of Staff. With images from 1910 Chilean Army Commemmorative Album showing Jeneral de Division R. Goni as General Commanding the Chilean General War Department in 1910. The small parts have been fire blued and the dark wood grips finely checkered with a narrow border. Taking off the left grip and frame panel shows that the rarely encountered takedown tool, also fire blued, is present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Pictured “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”, page 246. CONDITION: Original blue, estimated at 80-85%, with cold blue touch-up, thinning and oxidation of front and backstraps. Barrel is in the white with jeweled surface over chamber. The freshened fire blue on the hammer, trigger, and barrel shroud stop shows wear and oxidation consistent with the overall appearance. Outstanding replacement grips have beautifully fitting escutcheons, no losses or chips and complement the pistol in every respect. Mirror bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. Extremely scarce early semiautomatic, particularly factory engraved, with historic inscription. 4-52230 LMA3 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3019

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	3019	$17,250.00	RARE MANNLICHER M1894, FACTORY ENGRAVED, PRESENTATION. SN 34. Caliber 7.6mm. Mannlicher made approximately 100 large frame M1894s in caliber 7.6mm. Most pistols, as this example, had a beavertail hammer. The rib of the barrel shroud is marked “PAT. F. v. MANNLICHER 1894.” The serial number appears on the left side of the bbl shroud and is repeated on the left side of the receiver. As true for all blowforwards, the cartridge is chambered on the rearward movement of the bbl. The pistol can be fired in either the single or double action mode. Disassembly is accomplished by removing the grips and releasing the tension on the hammer spring using the yoked tool under the grips. At that point, the lever under the bbl shroud can be released, allowing the shroud to be unscrewed and the bbl removed from the frame. This example has been factory engraved with very fine scroll, delicately placed on each side of the frame, under the trigger guard and on the front and backstrap, highlighting the name on the backstrap “CORONEL ROBERTO A. GONI,” later Chilean Army Chief of Staff. With images from 1910 Chilean Army Commemmorative Album showing Jeneral de Division R. Goni as General Commanding the Chilean General War Department in 1910. The small parts have been fire blued and the dark wood grips finely checkered with a narrow border. Taking off the left grip and frame panel shows that the rarely encountered takedown tool, also fire blued, is present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Pictured “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”, page 246. CONDITION: Original blue, estimated at 80-85%, with cold blue touch-up, thinning and oxidation of front and backstraps. Barrel is in the white with jeweled surface over chamber. The freshened fire blue on the hammer, trigger, and barrel shroud stop shows wear and oxidation consistent with the overall appearance. Outstanding replacement grips have beautifully fitting escutcheons, no losses or chips and complement the pistol in every respect. Mirror bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. Extremely scarce early semiautomatic, particularly factory engraved, with historic inscription. 4-52230 LMA3 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 3019 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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RARE MANNLICHER M1894, FACTORY ENGRAVED, PRESENTATION.