GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
RARE DWM 1893 BORCHARDT PISTOL WITH ORIGINAL STOCK. DWM 1893 BORCHARDT 1631 .30 Cal. .30 Borchardt, 7-1/2" bbl, with BUG proofs on left side of bbl and full SN on bottom. "D.R.P./No75837" on center toggle link. Knob toggle with toggle lock. BU proofs on left receiver and toggle assembly. Right receiver marked "SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT./DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN./BERLIN." Visible SN on gun are matching except for trigger that is "134". Checkered walnut grips with border are unnumbered. Orig magazine is numbered "1147" on wood base. Original walnut stock and cheek piece are unnumbered (proper for this gun). PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Approx 90-92% original blue with scattered light pitting that is most pronounced on left side of bbl. Blue on front & backstraps are commensurate with balance of the pistol. Sear with 90% orig straw. Sear spring and right cover plate with at least 80% orig fire blue; most of the fire blue has faded from the trigger and left cover plate. Grips retain most of their orig varnish, though there is some oil staining and numerous dings, particularly noticeable along the uncheckered border. The stock is in very good condition with the lug having scattered surface freckling. The body of the stock and cheekpiece retain most of their orig varnish with discoloration and surface dings commensurate with the appearance of the grips. Mirror bright bore with minimal wear. Perfect manual mechanics. 49059-159 BWS (13,500-18,500)