EXCEPTIONAL MANNLICHER M1894 BLOW-FORWARD WITH STOCK LUG.

EXCEPTIONAL MANNLICHER M1894 BLOW-FORWARD WITH STOCK LUG. SN 24. Cal. 6.5mm. According to Motz/Schuy “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”, about 70 M1894s were made in Switzerland. All had a small frame and all were in 6.5 mm. As true for all blow-forward pistols, the cartridge is chambered on the rearward movement of the bbl. Disassembly is accomplished by removing the grips and then releasing the tension on the hammer spring. At that point, the lever under the bbl shroud can be released, allowing the shroud to be unscrewed and the bbl removed from the frame. This gun has a 6.5″ bbl and a fixed front and rear sight. The left side of the frame, near the barrel shroud, is numbered 24 as is the top of the barrel and grip screw. “FAB. D’ARMES/ NEUHAUSEN” is marked in the center of the sideplate. Attached to the backstrap is an added shoulder stock lug, riveted to the frame, only the second such example (the other being #26) known to this reviewer. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection, “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole” pp. 260, 261, ex-R.K.Wilson collection, illustrated “Textbook of Automatic Pistols”, 1st. ed. 1943, ex-Dinely Collection. CONDITION: At least 95-97% bright original blue with slight fading on the sides of the frame and early toning of the frontstrap. Bright untouched, in-the-white barrel. Soft gray casehardened hammer and trigger. Crisp, all-original grips with most of their original varnish and only faint handling marks. Correctly blunted checkering with negligible losses. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal frost. A great and well documented small frame Mannlicher M1894 made in Switzerland! 4-52216 LMA104 (15,000-25,000)

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
	3197	$18,400.00	EXCEPTIONAL MANNLICHER M1894 BLOW-FORWARD WITH STOCK LUG. SN 24. Cal. 6.5mm. According to Motz/Schuy “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole”, about 70 M1894s were made in Switzerland. All had a small frame and all were in 6.5 mm. As true for all blow-forward pistols, the cartridge is chambered on the rearward movement of the bbl. Disassembly is accomplished by removing the grips and then releasing the tension on the hammer spring. At that point, the lever under the bbl shroud can be released, allowing the shroud to be unscrewed and the bbl removed from the frame. This gun has a 6.5″ bbl and a fixed front and rear sight. The left side of the frame, near the barrel shroud, is numbered 24 as is the top of the barrel and grip screw. “FAB. D’ARMES/ NEUHAUSEN” is marked in the center of the sideplate. Attached to the backstrap is an added shoulder stock lug, riveted to the frame, only the second such example (the other being #26) known to this reviewer. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection, “Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole” pp. 260, 261, ex-R.K.Wilson collection, illustrated “Textbook of Automatic Pistols”, 1st. ed. 1943, ex-Dinely Collection. CONDITION: At least 95-97% bright original blue with slight fading on the sides of the frame and early toning of the frontstrap. Bright untouched, in-the-white barrel. Soft gray casehardened hammer and trigger. Crisp, all-original grips with most of their original varnish and only faint handling marks. Correctly blunted checkering with negligible losses. Bright bore with strong rifling and only minimal frost. A great and well documented small frame Mannlicher M1894 made in Switzerland! 4-52216 LMA104 (15,000-25,000) 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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