April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2023
Bergmann No. 3 semi-automatic pistol manufactured by V.C. Schilling of Suhl, Germany. The right side of the receiver is stamped "GAGGENAU" over the Bergmann bearded miner logo and "V.C.S./ SUHL" within an oval, while the left side is stamped "PATENT/ BREVETE/ G.G.D.G.". Left side of barrel bears the bore diameter followed by a double crowned "U" commercial proof (which is also present on the left side of the receiver and rear of bolt assembly), as well as an Austrian Vienna proof house stamp. Major metal components are rust blued, while some smaller components are nitre blued or strawed. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their blue finish, exhibiting some superficial marks from handling and storage, as well as areas of mild surface oxidation, mainly concentrated on the grips. Strawed components exhibit varying degrees of wear, with the trigger and hammer retaining good amounts of their straw finish. Mirror bore, exhibiting sharp, well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, exhibiting few minor nicks from storage and handling.
Caliber/Bore
6.5mm Bergmann
Manufacturer
V.C. Schilling