May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/13/2025
BUG proofs and full SN on bottom of the barrel. Top of barrel is roll die marked “Manufacture Francaise d’Armes & Cycles de St Etienne” and the toe of the grip bears the stamped Manufrance inventory number 5680. DWM scroll on front toggle link. BU proofed toggle assembly. BU proofs on left receiver. Numbered parts are all matching. Checkered walnut grips. Grip safety. Plain wood bottom magazine. This gun is featured on pp. 274, 603, 606, and 1088 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent condition. This gun retains the vast majority of the original applied blue finish, with normal sharp edge and corner wear. Very minor ding on bottom of bbl. Grip straps are just starting to fade. 90% straw with very light corrosion. Grips are lightly worn and oil soaked with wood grain still visible. Magazine bottom is excellent with very little wear. Body is corroding with light pitting on spine. Bore is bright and sharp with very light frosting. Mechanics are excellent.