EXTREMELY RARE BERGMANN MODEL 1897 NO. 5 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH SHOULDER STOCK.

EXTREMELY RARE BERGMANN MODEL 1897 NO. 5 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH SHOULDER STOCK. SN 544. Cal. 7.8 mm Bergmann. Fine early semi-auto with 4″ rnd bbl, dovetail barleycorn front sight mounted on a rectangular pedestal with elevation adjustable V-notch rear sight mounted over rear of receiver. Top of slide has usual Bergmann markings with proof marks on frame and rear of bolt. It has a short spur exposed hammer with a long throw thumb safety on left rear side of frame. It has the unusual feature of a detachable 10-rd box magazine mounted in front of trigger guard. It has a rnd butt style grip with checkered hard rubber grips that have the “B” Bergmann logo at the top. The integral butt cap has a slot for the attachable, steel frame, leather covered holster/stock which accompanies this pistol. This was Bergmann’s attempt to win military contracts with a larger caliber, more powerful cartridge but was unsuccessful. Accompanied by one dummy solid brass cartridge. Due to the odd caliber, very few of these rare pistols ever made their way into the United States and are seldom encountered today. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including magazine & stock. Stock serial number appears to be restamped. Pistol retains about all of what appears to be an old exceptional restored rust blue finish with bright straw colors and fire blue on various parts. Fitted with genuine Bergmann grips, fit is not excellent but they are numbered to this gun. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Stock metal retains bright orig blue and leather a strong oiled finish. Altogether a rare set. 4-37698 JR175 (10,500-13,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1155	$16,100.00	EXTREMELY RARE BERGMANN MODEL 1897 NO. 5 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH SHOULDER STOCK. SN 544. Cal. 7.8 mm Bergmann. Fine early semi-auto with 4″ rnd bbl, dovetail barleycorn front sight mounted on a rectangular pedestal with elevation adjustable V-notch rear sight mounted over rear of receiver. Top of slide has usual Bergmann markings with proof marks on frame and rear of bolt. It has a short spur exposed hammer with a long throw thumb safety on left rear side of frame. It has the unusual feature of a detachable 10-rd box magazine mounted in front of trigger guard. It has a rnd butt style grip with checkered hard rubber grips that have the “B” Bergmann logo at the top. The integral butt cap has a slot for the attachable, steel frame, leather covered holster/stock which accompanies this pistol. This was Bergmann’s attempt to win military contracts with a larger caliber, more powerful cartridge but was unsuccessful. Accompanied by one dummy solid brass cartridge. Due to the odd caliber, very few of these rare pistols ever made their way into the United States and are seldom encountered today. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including magazine & stock. Stock serial number appears to be restamped. Pistol retains about all of what appears to be an old exceptional restored rust blue finish with bright straw colors and fire blue on various parts. Fitted with genuine Bergmann grips, fit is not excellent but they are numbered to this gun. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Stock metal retains bright orig blue and leather a strong oiled finish. Altogether a rare set. 4-37698 JR175 (10,500-13,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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