OUTSTANDING BORCHARDT MODEL 1893 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL AND ORIGINAL CASE WITH ALL ACCESSORIES AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

OUTSTANDING BORCHARDT MODEL 1893 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL AND ORIGINAL CASE WITH ALL ACCESSORIES AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. SN 689. Cal. 7.65 Borchardt. Rare Ludwig Lowe manufactured pistol of which 1,104 were manufactured. The design of this pistol was co-opted by Georg Luger for the much more successful Luger pistol. The Borchardt design is thought to be the first successful semi-automatic pistol. Pistol has blue finish with 7-1/2″ tapered round bbl, barleycorn front sight and notched rear sight retained in place by two screws. Mounted with checkered walnut grips and accompanied by its original numbered shoulder stock with attached holster, numbered cheekpiece, sling, four matching numbered magazines, dummy wooden magazine which contains a 3-pc brass cleaning rod with oiler in the handle, screw driver with one blade, two punches, and the cleaning rod. The oil bottle is a modern replacement and the instruction manual is a reproduction. The gun and all of its accessories are contained in an original black leather case secured with two latches and a central keyed lock. The case is lined in green felt and compartmentalized for the accessories. The case handle is original and each of the corners are protected by metal studs. An oval nickeled plaque 2-1/4″ in diameter is secured to the top of the case by two screws. CONDITION: The pistol retains 95-96% bright original blue with light muzzle wear, some sharp edge wear and mild thinning of the front and back straps. Expected wear over the recoil spring housing where it attaches to the shoulder stock. The trigger, magazine release spring, anti-bounce spring, and the two flat springs over the recoil spring housing retain much of their original fire blue. Grips retain most of their varnish and checkering is sharp with minimal blunting of the checkering. Stock and attaching iron, cheekpiece, and all magazines and associated accessories are in comparable condition, certainly in keeping with the overall appearance of the pistol. The attached holster, leather loops, and sling show moderate crazing and surface losses from age. Case is aged with a horizontal crack through the center of the lid which does not extend onto either side. Leather is scuffed with flaking but there is no evidence of repair or touch up. The same holds true for the leather handle. Inside, the felt lining shows minimal moth damage with moderate scuffs, small erosions, and minor staining. Overall, a truly excellent Lowe Borchardt with matching stock and all accessories (except oiler) in its original case. 4-48338 LMA79 (40,000-60,000)

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
	3088	$36,800.00	OUTSTANDING BORCHARDT MODEL 1893 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL AND ORIGINAL CASE WITH ALL ACCESSORIES AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. SN 689. Cal. 7.65 Borchardt. Rare Ludwig Lowe manufactured pistol of which 1,104 were manufactured. The design of this pistol was co-opted by Georg Luger for the much more successful Luger pistol. The Borchardt design is thought to be the first successful semi-automatic pistol. Pistol has blue finish with 7-1/2″ tapered round bbl, barleycorn front sight and notched rear sight retained in place by two screws. Mounted with checkered walnut grips and accompanied by its original numbered shoulder stock with attached holster, numbered cheekpiece, sling, four matching numbered magazines, dummy wooden magazine which contains a 3-pc brass cleaning rod with oiler in the handle, screw driver with one blade, two punches, and the cleaning rod. The oil bottle is a modern replacement and the instruction manual is a reproduction. The gun and all of its accessories are contained in an original black leather case secured with two latches and a central keyed lock. The case is lined in green felt and compartmentalized for the accessories. The case handle is original and each of the corners are protected by metal studs. An oval nickeled plaque 2-1/4″ in diameter is secured to the top of the case by two screws. CONDITION: The pistol retains 95-96% bright original blue with light muzzle wear, some sharp edge wear and mild thinning of the front and back straps. Expected wear over the recoil spring housing where it attaches to the shoulder stock. The trigger, magazine release spring, anti-bounce spring, and the two flat springs over the recoil spring housing retain much of their original fire blue. Grips retain most of their varnish and checkering is sharp with minimal blunting of the checkering. Stock and attaching iron, cheekpiece, and all magazines and associated accessories are in comparable condition, certainly in keeping with the overall appearance of the pistol. The attached holster, leather loops, and sling show moderate crazing and surface losses from age. Case is aged with a horizontal crack through the center of the lid which does not extend onto either side. Leather is scuffed with flaking but there is no evidence of repair or touch up. The same holds true for the leather handle. Inside, the felt lining shows minimal moth damage with moderate scuffs, small erosions, and minor staining. Overall, a truly excellent Lowe Borchardt with matching stock and all accessories (except oiler) in its original case. 4-48338 LMA79 (40,000-60,000) 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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