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1144
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$2,012.50
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*BERGMANN SIMPLEX SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 3510. Cal. 8 mm Bergmann. Late production rare pistol with magazine release behind magazine housing with push button on right side. It has blue finish with 2-1/4″ ribbed bbl, half moon wedge shaped front sight & fixed rear sight. Fitted with “Simplex” hard rubber grips & has a thumb safety on left side. This is an improved design over the Model 1896 pistol with staggered column box magazine in a housing in front of trigger guard. As with other Bergmann pistols it never became popular in the United States & few of the limited production were imported. CONDITION: About good. Overall retains 60-70% thin orig finish turning plum to brown on sides, stronger in sheltered areas with fine pitting on left side of frame & magazine housing. Grips have a repaired crack at top rear, otherwise are sound showing moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-35331 JR270 (2,000-3,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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. |