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Bergmann pistol
see Handguns of the World by Edward C. Ezell,
pages 366 -377
Bergmann Simplex 2156
Bergmann Simplex # 2156, cal. 8mm Bergmann-Simplex, 2
¾" ribbed barrel with fixed front sight and mandatory German proof stamps, v-notch rear sight. A detachable 8-shot box magazine mounted in front of the trigger similar to the Bergmann 1896 models, on the bottom is the trade mark miner = Bergmann depicted. A swing thumb safety on left side of receiver with straw colored trigger and hammer, hard rubber grips with Simplex name on each side. Fine condition with 85 - 90% strong original bluing remaining, minor rust pitting in a couple of places, trigger and hammer retain 85 - 90% original straw colors. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Scarce early pistol $5,000.
the following items are no longer available, and I like to buy more
▼Gaggenau
▲Bergmann
V.C.S.
SUHL
= miner
V.C.S.
= Valentin Christpoh Schilling
Suhl 1849 - 1900
open for loading a stripper magazine
Bergmann patent model 1896 number 3, cal. 6.5mm, serial # 497, early variation with slim grip frame and without extractor. The trade mark "Bergmann" on right side of frame, the maker's name V.C.S. in Suhl with the model # 278 and mandatory German proof stamps on left, the serial # 479 on the right side. Bright blue, moving parts kept in the white, crisp checkered grips. An excellent condition pistol showing very minor edge wear. A rare antique pistol sale pending
◄ 611 product number
trade mark ►
Bergmann = miner
Bergmann 1896 model 2, serial # 995, cal. 5mm Bergmann, 3" barrel with
fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight, made by V.C.S. = Valentin Schilling in Suhl and
underwent mandatory German proof as documented with the crowned U stamp, circa
95% bright blue remaining with a few scratches, hammer and trigger straw colored
case hardening, perfect hard rubber grips with B in medallion. From the pistol
are 2,000 made, and it is actually rarer than the Borchardt with 3,000 produced.
Rarer than the pistol is the original leather holster with maker's stamp.
The
desirable set in very fine condition.
early model 1896 model 2 with folding trigger, serial # 362, cal. 5mm Bergmann, less than 500 of the pocket model were made, octagonal barrel, blue, checkered grips, fine condition.
one original stripper magazine with five 5mm Bergmann cartridges for the models 1 and 2 pocket pistols. The case is with extractor groove, Brandt's # 7. Surviving magazines and cartridges are rare. Showing the expected usage and the lead bullets have patina.
for imagination only: pistol # 1,221 "loaded"
model # 1896, model 2
serial # 1221, cal. 5mm Bergmann, the later variation without folding trigger
and round barrel, hard rubber grips with big B medallion, showing some
wear, fine condition.
model 1897, number 5
cal. 7,8mm
Brandt cartridge # 79
the caliber is known under different names.
Schweizer Versuche = Swiss Trial
according to Eugen Heer's book
Die Faustfeuerwaffen von 1850 bis zur Gegenwart
serial # 110
with rare shoulder stock,
the pistol is in fine condition, the stock shows some wear as expected from a more than one-hundred years old holster.
rare set
Bergmann model 1897 no. 5
serial # No. 273, cal. 7.8 mm Bergmann,
Five shot. Proof mark: "Double crown/U".
Bergmann's military weapon patterned after the Mauser C-96. "Pistolet Bergmann Patent Bréveté S.G.D.G" is inscribed on top of the bolt. Adjustable rear sight 100-1000 m. About 80 % of the original thin finish remains. Small parts yellow. Blued safety. Dark brown hard rubber grip panels, the right has a slight break on the lower right. The end of the grip has been adapted for a detachable shoulder stock. Magazine missing. Extremely rare pistol.
a complete box with 50 Bergmann cartridges Cal. 6.5 mm
made by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken,
Karlsruhe, DWM,
the end-labels showing the Bergmann = miner
Bergmann's Industriewerke
Gaggenau (Baden)
Box showing wear, but the labels are still readable and fine.
Rarer than the rare pistols!
Midlothian, Texas 76065