GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
RARE MODEL 1896 DWM CASED BORCHARDT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.BORCHARDT189619627.65 BORCHARDTCal. 7.65 Borchardt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2" tapered rnd bbl, tall barley corn front sight and fixed rear sight atop the rear of the receiver. Mounted with unnumbered 2-pc checkered walnut grips. Bbl, receiver & toggle link have standard "BUG" proofs. Right side of receiver has the usual Borchardt and DWM markings. Accompanied by an outstanding reproduction, green felt lined, black leatherette covered trunk case that is compartmented in the bottom for the pistol, matching numbered slab shoulder stock with reproduction holster & straps. Also accompanying are 2 matching numbered wood base magazines, a dummy wood magazine containing a brass 3-pc cleaning rod with oiler in the handle, an orig shoulder strap & orig wood handle for the reversible screwdriver/punch blade, a small punch, cheek piece for the shoulder stock, a very early tin of English made Vaseline, a small brass oiler with long spout and a functioning key. Also accompanied by an English language owners manual which includes parts lists and directions for operating the pistol. Inside the case lid has a reproduction Wm. Moore & Wm. Grey paper label. CONDITION: Very fine. All visible numbers are matching. Overall retains a fine professionally restored finish with strong rust blue on the major parts and fine fire blue & straw colors on the smaller attached parts. Grips are sound and retain most of a restored finish with freshened checkering. Magazines & accessories are equally fine. Case is sound with a few light mars in the exterior surface and bright clean interior. 50256-2 JR238 (15,000-25,000)