RARE BERGMANN MODEL 1897 NO. 5 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

Revised: 3/22/2010

Additional Information: This rare Bergmann Model 1897 No. 5 pistol is the 2nd type which has the variant hook end bolt locking spring, screw and plate for the ejector. Very few are known to exist with these features.

RARE BERGMANN MODEL 1897 NO. 5 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 475. Cal. 7.8 mm Bergmann. This rare pistol is the 2nd type of the estimated 800 pistols produced of this model in the late 1890’s. This pistol has the variant hook end bolt locking spring , screw and plate for ejector and very few are known with these features. It has blue finish with 4-1/4″ rnd shrouded bbl, pedestal mounted barleycorn front sight and 1,000 meter adjustable rear sight. Frame is oct with about a 10-rd detachable box magazine mounted in front of trigger guard. It has flat top bolt with knurled thumb pad on the cocking knob at the rear. Narrow hammer is exposed with a left side, long throw thumb safety. Mounted with large “B” embossed checkered black hard rubber grips and has a stock tang slot in butt cap. Accompanied by its orig matching numbered leather covered aluminum body holster/stock with spare magazine pouch on front and a belt loop on back. These pistols are rarely ever encountered in the U.S., never having gained acceptance, primarily due to the unconventional shape and cost of the proprietary ammunition. This cataloger cannot recall having ever encountered American made ammunition for this pistol and no ammunition has been available in ordinary commerce in Europe for many years. CONDITION: Very fine, all exposed numbers matching including magazine & stock. Overall retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish with a fine rust blue and strong straw colors. Right grip has a hairline, otherwise grips are sound showing light wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bright shiny bore. Holster is completely sound showing light soil, missing the cleaning rod from the front edge pouch. Stock iron retains about 90% fire-blue. 4-39714 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	1074	$13,800.00	Revised: 3/22/2010 Additional Information: This rare Bergmann Model 1897 No. 5 pistol is the 2nd type which has the variant hook end bolt locking spring, screw and plate for the ejector. Very few are known to exist with these features. RARE BERGMANN MODEL 1897 NO. 5 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 475. Cal. 7.8 mm Bergmann. This rare pistol is the 2nd type of the estimated 800 pistols produced of this model in the late 1890’s. This pistol has the variant hook end bolt locking spring , screw and plate for ejector and very few are known with these features. It has blue finish with 4-1/4″ rnd shrouded bbl, pedestal mounted barleycorn front sight and 1,000 meter adjustable rear sight. Frame is oct with about a 10-rd detachable box magazine mounted in front of trigger guard. It has flat top bolt with knurled thumb pad on the cocking knob at the rear. Narrow hammer is exposed with a left side, long throw thumb safety. Mounted with large “B” embossed checkered black hard rubber grips and has a stock tang slot in butt cap. Accompanied by its orig matching numbered leather covered aluminum body holster/stock with spare magazine pouch on front and a belt loop on back. These pistols are rarely ever encountered in the U.S., never having gained acceptance, primarily due to the unconventional shape and cost of the proprietary ammunition. This cataloger cannot recall having ever encountered American made ammunition for this pistol and no ammunition has been available in ordinary commerce in Europe for many years. CONDITION: Very fine, all exposed numbers matching including magazine & stock. Overall retains about all of a fine professionally restored finish with a fine rust blue and strong straw colors. Right grip has a hairline, otherwise grips are sound showing light wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bright shiny bore. Holster is completely sound showing light soil, missing the cleaning rod from the front edge pouch. Stock iron retains about 90% fire-blue. 4-39714 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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