BERGMANN MODEL 1896 NO. 3 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

BERGMANN MODEL 1896 NO. 3 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. SN 479. Cal. 6.5 Bergmann. Four inch bbl. Blade front and notch rear sights, with “278” on the left side of the barrel, “crown/ crown/ U” proofs on the barrel, cocking knob and frame, “PATENT/ BREVETE/ S.G.D.G.” on the left side of the frame, and the right side, near the hammer, a crest of a miner backed by radiance and holding a cross, marked “GAGGENAU/ V.C.S./ SUHL”. Fitted with a checkered hammer and cocking knob, smooth straw finished trigger, flip safety, a pair of checkered hard rubber grips and a lanyard ring. Produced to compete the Borchardt pistol, the No.3 was a very early commercial semi-automatic, which integrated a 5-round internal en-bloc magazine and a blowback action. CONDITION: Very fine plus. 85% original blue finish, showing scattered light spotting and handling marks, along with some high edge wear. Grips are very fine, with sharp checkering and mild pressure dents. Mechanics are crisp. 4-46957 JWD5 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2472	$4,830.00	BERGMANN MODEL 1896 NO. 3 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. SN 479. Cal. 6.5 Bergmann. Four inch bbl. Blade front and notch rear sights, with “278” on the left side of the barrel, “crown/ crown/ U” proofs on the barrel, cocking knob and frame, “PATENT/ BREVETE/ S.G.D.G.” on the left side of the frame, and the right side, near the hammer, a crest of a miner backed by radiance and holding a cross, marked “GAGGENAU/ V.C.S./ SUHL”. Fitted with a checkered hammer and cocking knob, smooth straw finished trigger, flip safety, a pair of checkered hard rubber grips and a lanyard ring. Produced to compete the Borchardt pistol, the No.3 was a very early commercial semi-automatic, which integrated a 5-round internal en-bloc magazine and a blowback action. CONDITION: Very fine plus. 85% original blue finish, showing scattered light spotting and handling marks, along with some high edge wear. Grips are very fine, with sharp checkering and mild pressure dents. Mechanics are crisp. 4-46957 JWD5 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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