GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
BERGMANN AIR PISTOL WITH CHARGING TOOL, WOOD CASED WITH PERIOD PELLETS. BERGMANN AIR PISTOL NSN 4MM Cal. 4mm. Scarce chrome plated single-shot Bergmann air pistol with 6-1/8" bbl and fixed sights. Left side of the receiver marked "Brevetsgdg" and right side is marked "PATENT". Operates using a small top mounted bolt. Cocking is through the base of the frame using a special tool, included in this lot, to withdraw the extending plunger head. Same tool can also be used to remove cover plate to access pneumatic mechanism. Presented in a wood case, absent securing latch, lined in faded purple felt that also includes two boxes of period pellet ammunition: one cardboard box with a blue label marked "H.Utendoerffer/Nurnberg"; the other a green metal tin with description in three languages. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Air pistol in VG-excellent orig condition with slight chrome lifting from the surface in several areas, particularly along the leading edge of the left grip. Bolt operates properly. Functionality of pneumatic charger not checked. Cocking/dismounting tool showing more oxidative wear but entirely serviceable. Comparable condition pellet containers that add considerably to the overall presentation. An extremely scarce Bergmann air pistol with charging tool, particularly attractive in the period case with pellets. 43475-1002 LMA (2,000-3,000)