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LOT 1424
Very Scarce and Excellent Bergmann Mars
Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pistol in 9mm
- Serial no. 318, 9 mm largo cal., 4 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. A contemporary to the
DWM Luger and the Mauser Broomhandle pistols, the Bergmann Mars was the predecessor of the Bergmann-Bayard
pistol, with only 900 manufactured in 9mm Largo. The Mars saw relatively limited adoption as a military arm, being
accepted but not fielded by the Spanish, on order with Greece but undelivered before World War One broke out, and
successfully adopted by Denmark. Fixed blade front and notch rear sights, with “CAL9.” on the left side of the receiver,
“crown/crown/U” proofs on the barrel, receiver, bolt and trigger guard, and “BERGMANN/MARS/PAT. BREV./S.G.D.G.” on
the locking block. Fitted with a straw finished hammer and trigger, niter blue safety and locking block, and checkered hardwood grips. Matching numbers
are present on the barrel, frame, bolt, sideplate, magazine and both grip panels.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% plus original blue finish, showing minor
edge wear and handling marks. The bolt and safety are polished, with 85%
original niter blue on the extractor, locking block and rear sight and most
of the bright original straw color remaining on the hammer, trigger and
safety. The grips are very fine, with a few light dings on the crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 1423
Very Scarce
Austrian
Mannlicher Model 1901
Semi-Automatic Pistol-Carbine with Manual -
Serial no. 500, 7.65 mm Mannlicher Auto cal., 11 3/4 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Designed by Ferdinand Ritter Von
Mannlicher of Austria, the Mannlicher Carbine is lightweight and compact,
and uses a short recoil action with a concealed internal hammer, a reciprocating
cocking lever that doubles as a hammer position indicator and a detachable double-stack magazine assembly.
Blade front and 2-position flip rear sights, with an integral clip guide, straw finished small parts, matching serial numbers
on various components, and “crown/crown/U” commercial proofs. The smooth forearm encloses nearly the entirety of the
barrel, with a matching numbered cap/sight base at the front,
pistol grip buttstock with flat steel buttplate, and sling
swivels mounted on both the forearm and buttstock.
Includes
a professionally rebound period
hardcover Mannlicher Model 1901
pistol-carbine manual.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, retaining 98% blue finish and straw colors. The
wood is also very fine as sanded and re-oiled, with some filler visible around the edges at the
wrist, a few light scratches, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Manual is very fine as
professionally rebound.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000