**BERGMANN MODEL 1920 WITH ORIGINAL SLING AND ONE 50 ROUND MAGAZINE.

**BERGMANN MODEL 1920 WITH ORIGINAL SLING AND ONE 50 ROUND MAGAZINE. SN 4906. Cal. 7.65mm (30 Luger) 8″ bbl. Marked “Brevet Bergmann” on top of magazine housing. This weapon appears to be all matching throughout. Magazine is marked with an “S” within a gear symbol at the rear bottom of the magazine. The Germans realized during WWI the effectiveness of the sub-machine gun in close quarters. With the imposition of the Treaty of Versailles, the manufacture of sub-machine guns within Germany was prohibited, however almost immediately steps were taken for weapon designs and production to continue outside the borders of Germany and sometimes within its borders in secret. This Bergmann is an example of one such design. Its quality milled construction and hand-fitting of parts, though costly and time consuming, delivered a finely made sub-machine gun. It operates on a simple blow back principle. This specimen was probably made in Belgium, although it is extremely interesting to note that the rear sight graduations appear to be for Siam (Thailand). This would indicate this arm was produced for export to that country. The sling also appears to have markings consistent with this line of thinking. The firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand and this weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Carl “Bill” Morrison Collection. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good to very good with about 50% bluing remaining, thinning to a nice gray patina on most areas. The bolt, receiver end cap & detent button are attractively polished and in the white. The wooden stock has numerous bruises & handling marks with one 1″ long gouge on the right side opposite where the cheek would rest. There is a 1/2″ long chip with a 1/4″ gouge on the right front tip of the forend. Bore is excellent, shiny & bright. Bolt face is likewise excellent. Magazine could use a cleaning, has some spots of corrosion in places but is still completely serviceable and with about 85% bluing remaining. This is a fine and desirable example of an early model sub-machine gun. 4-48667 JWK24 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3019	$13,800.00	BERGMANN MODEL 1920 WITH ORIGINAL SLING AND ONE 50 ROUND MAGAZINE. SN 4906. Cal. 7.65mm (30 Luger) 8″ bbl. Marked “Brevet Bergmann” on top of magazine housing. This weapon appears to be all matching throughout. Magazine is marked with an “S” within a gear symbol at the rear bottom of the magazine. The Germans realized during WWI the effectiveness of the sub-machine gun in close quarters. With the imposition of the Treaty of Versailles, the manufacture of sub-machine guns within Germany was prohibited, however almost immediately steps were taken for weapon designs and production to continue outside the borders of Germany and sometimes within its borders in secret. This Bergmann is an example of one such design. Its quality milled construction and hand-fitting of parts, though costly and time consuming, delivered a finely made sub-machine gun. It operates on a simple blow back principle. This specimen was probably made in Belgium, although it is extremely interesting to note that the rear sight graduations appear to be for Siam (Thailand). This would indicate this arm was produced for export to that country. The sling also appears to have markings consistent with this line of thinking. The firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand and this weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Carl “Bill” Morrison Collection. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good to very good with about 50% bluing remaining, thinning to a nice gray patina on most areas. The bolt, receiver end cap & detent button are attractively polished and in the white. The wooden stock has numerous bruises & handling marks with one 1″ long gouge on the right side opposite where the cheek would rest. There is a 1/2″ long chip with a 1/4″ gouge on the right front tip of the forend. Bore is excellent, shiny & bright. Bolt face is likewise excellent. Magazine could use a cleaning, has some spots of corrosion in places but is still completely serviceable and with about 85% bluing remaining. This is a fine and desirable example of an early model sub-machine gun. 4-48667 JWK24 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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