GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
SCARCE DANISH BERGMANN-BAYARD,"HAERENS RUSTKAMMER", M1910/21 MILITARY PISTOL W/HOLSTER. Bergmann RK M1910/21 785 9MM MODERN; C&R; IMPORT Cal. 9mm. The Danes made very few Bergmann-Bayard M1910/21 "Haerens Rustkammer" pistols with production usually cited as 1300 units. As most texts mention production as starting with SN 901, this is a very early-if not a "pre-production"-example. Standard configuration and markings with the left bbl extension marked with a two line legend "HAERENS RUSTKAMMER/ 1910/21" The Haerens Rustkammer SN "RKV. 785" appears under the forward frame while the Danish inventory number "5627" is on the right side of the frame. Production year of 1924 is reflected by the "crown 24" markings on the right side of the barrel rib (just below the sight) and the right side of the receiver. Fitted with military replacement grips, each panel having two circles of impressed checkering, and each panel numbered "18", a mismatch that is a commonly associated with these later grips. Original magazine that is numbered "732". Accompanied by unmarked, russet-colored, military holster, without accessories, having a brass tipped snout and two belt loops. Although the securing strap is broken at the far stud hole, the separated segment remains with the holster. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very Good. Approximately 80-85% original rust blue, usual spotting and wear pattern, with the backstrap having been cleaned. Comparable condition grips. Dull bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Near excellent holster with strap separation as previously noted. Overall, a very desireable military Bergmann with entirely correct, difficult-to acquire, undated holster. 43475-146 wd (3,000-4,000)