BERGMANN MODEL 1896 NO. 3 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL IN ULTRA RARE MAKER’S CASE.

BERGMANN MODEL 1896 NO. 3 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL IN ULTRA RARE MAKER’S CASE. SN 1685. 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 2 pc wood 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. Accompanied by original rare black leather bound maker’s case with “Bergmann Pistole” banner inside lid. Included are 2 loaded magazines, cleaning rod, oil bottle and a qty of loose ammo. CONDITION: Very good. 75% original blue finish, showing scattered light spotting and handling marks, along with some high edge wear. Grips are fine, with flattened checkering and mild pressure dents. Mechanics are crisp.Case is about good with losses to the leather covering at the corners and scattered chips over the exterior surface. Interior base is beginning to separate, satin lining is spotted and torn at hinge. Accessories are good. 4-46989 JWD10 (3,500-5,500)

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
	2473	$7,187.50	BERGMANN MODEL 1896 NO. 3 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL IN ULTRA RARE MAKER’S CASE. SN 1685. 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 2 pc wood 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. Accompanied by original rare black leather bound maker’s case with “Bergmann Pistole” banner inside lid. Included are 2 loaded magazines, cleaning rod, oil bottle and a qty of loose ammo. CONDITION: Very good. 75% original blue finish, showing scattered light spotting and handling marks, along with some high edge wear. Grips are fine, with flattened checkering and mild pressure dents. Mechanics are crisp.Case is about good with losses to the leather covering at the corners and scattered chips over the exterior surface. Interior base is beginning to separate, satin lining is spotted and torn at hinge. Accessories are good. 4-46989 JWD10 (3,500-5,500) 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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