BERGMANN M1897 CARBINE, No 5, WITH CORRECT SHOULDER STOCK.

SN 493. Caliber: 7.8mm. Bergmann made approximately 1,000 M1897s. During its production there ensued a number of variations, the carbine subtype being amongst the rarest. Although most M1897s were sold with a leather covered shoulder stock, the true long barrel pistol carbines were equipped with a solid butt stock that attached to the frame using a standard lug. This example has a standard length 13.5’’ barrel whose shroud is affixed with a drift adjustable front sight. The rear sight is graded from 1-1000 meters with gradations of 1,3,5,7,9,1000. As is typical for the Bergmann M1897s, a sliding cover is attached to the bolt. The cover is inscribed “KARABINER BERGMANN, PATENT BREVETE S.G.D.G.”. The left side of the frame is marked with a Crown-U, just above the trigger guard, while the right side of the frame is marked with the serial number 493. Each side of the magazine well is drilled with five visualization holes that are repeated in the body of the magazine whose base is numbered “330”. The hammer, trigger, magazine release button/retainer and bbl shroud locking lever are strawed while the safety retainer, safety extractor and hammer interrupter are fired blue. Hard rubber grips are embossed with a scriptic “B” and finely checkered with a thin border. The unnumbered stock, made from highly figured burl walnut, has an unnumbered lug retained by two screws. As correct for this carbine, sling swivels are mounted under the barrel shroud and on the butt stock. PROVENANCE: Ex R.K. Wilson collection, illustrated in TBLAP. Ex-Visser collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approximately 50% original blue with considerable toning and some cold blue touchup. All the strawed parts except the shroud locking lever have been reheated for enhanced color. The same is true for fire blue on the safety stop and safety. Ill fitting hard rubber grips are likely replacements, albeit made by Bergmann, the left panel having a small chip in the bottom rear corner. Mismatched magazine retains 70% rust blue. Nicely fitting stock has been refinished and the lug serial number, customarily placed on the outer surface on the lower arm, has been removed. Horn butt plate, secured with two screws, showing minimal loss. The bolt return spring is sluggish, requiring an assist for full closure. Mechanics otherwise perfect. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal corrosion. An exceptionally rare Bergmann M1897 that is seldom offered for sale. 4-52047 LMA8 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3029

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
	3029	$24,150.00	BERGMANN M1897 CARBINE, No 5, WITH CORRECT SHOULDER STOCK. SN 493. Caliber: 7.8mm. Bergmann made approximately 1,000 M1897s. During its production there ensued a number of variations, the carbine subtype being amongst the rarest. Although most M1897s were sold with a leather covered shoulder stock, the true long barrel pistol carbines were equipped with a solid butt stock that attached to the frame using a standard lug. This example has a standard length 13.5’’ barrel whose shroud is affixed with a drift adjustable front sight. The rear sight is graded from 1-1000 meters with gradations of 1,3,5,7,9,1000. As is typical for the Bergmann M1897s, a sliding cover is attached to the bolt. The cover is inscribed “KARABINER BERGMANN, PATENT BREVETE S.G.D.G.”. The left side of the frame is marked with a Crown-U, just above the trigger guard, while the right side of the frame is marked with the serial number 493. Each side of the magazine well is drilled with five visualization holes that are repeated in the body of the magazine whose base is numbered “330”. The hammer, trigger, magazine release button/retainer and bbl shroud locking lever are strawed while the safety retainer, safety extractor and hammer interrupter are fired blue. Hard rubber grips are embossed with a scriptic “B” and finely checkered with a thin border. The unnumbered stock, made from highly figured burl walnut, has an unnumbered lug retained by two screws. As correct for this carbine, sling swivels are mounted under the barrel shroud and on the butt stock. PROVENANCE: Ex R.K. Wilson collection, illustrated in TBLAP. Ex-Visser collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approximately 50% original blue with considerable toning and some cold blue touchup. All the strawed parts except the shroud locking lever have been reheated for enhanced color. The same is true for fire blue on the safety stop and safety. Ill fitting hard rubber grips are likely replacements, albeit made by Bergmann, the left panel having a small chip in the bottom rear corner. Mismatched magazine retains 70% rust blue. Nicely fitting stock has been refinished and the lug serial number, customarily placed on the outer surface on the lower arm, has been removed. Horn butt plate, secured with two screws, showing minimal loss. The bolt return spring is sluggish, requiring an assist for full closure. Mechanics otherwise perfect. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal corrosion. An exceptionally rare Bergmann M1897 that is seldom offered for sale. 4-52047 LMA8 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3029 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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BERGMANN M1897 CARBINE, No 5, WITH CORRECT SHOULDER STOCK.