RARE BERGMANN SIMPLEX SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

RARE BERGMANN SIMPLEX SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 2093. Cal. 8 mm Bergmann. Blue finish with 2-3/4″ keyhole shape bbl with integral front sight and fixed rear sight at top rear of frame. This little pistol has a detachable staggered box magazine mounted in front of trigger guard, appears to be 8-shots. It has a swinging thumb safety on left side and checkered spur exposed hammer. Mounted with 1-pc hard rubber grip marked “Simplex” on both sides and has an oval butt cap integral with the frame. Trigger, hammer & safety are straw colored. While these little pistols are well made and reliable they never gained popularity in the U.S. or anywhere outside of Europe and were in production only between 1898-1905. Ammunition has not been commercially available in the U.S. for most of the ensuing time since. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 93-95% strong orig blue with a few cleaned spots on the sides. Trigger, hammer & safety retain strong straw colors and grip is sound having turned chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-39288 JR272 (4,000-6,000)

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
	1075	$4,370.00	RARE BERGMANN SIMPLEX SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 2093. Cal. 8 mm Bergmann. Blue finish with 2-3/4″ keyhole shape bbl with integral front sight and fixed rear sight at top rear of frame. This little pistol has a detachable staggered box magazine mounted in front of trigger guard, appears to be 8-shots. It has a swinging thumb safety on left side and checkered spur exposed hammer. Mounted with 1-pc hard rubber grip marked “Simplex” on both sides and has an oval butt cap integral with the frame. Trigger, hammer & safety are straw colored. While these little pistols are well made and reliable they never gained popularity in the U.S. or anywhere outside of Europe and were in production only between 1898-1905. Ammunition has not been commercially available in the U.S. for most of the ensuing time since. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 93-95% strong orig blue with a few cleaned spots on the sides. Trigger, hammer & safety retain strong straw colors and grip is sound having turned chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-39288 JR272 (4,000-6,000) 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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