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Bergmann pistols

produced by V.C.S.  = Valentin Christpoh Schilling
SUHL
Suhl 1849 - 1900

see Handguns of the World by Edward C. Ezell, pages 366 -377

 

  Bergmann 1896 model 3

Bergmann 1896 model 2

  Bergmann 1896 model 4

Bergmann 1896 model 5

Bergmann Simplex + cartridge

Bergmann model 1910 made by Pieper

 

the following are not available, and I like to buy more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaggenau

 

 

 

 

 

Bergmann  = miner

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

◄ 611 product number

trade mark ►
V.C.S
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.   

 

 

Collecting antiques, firearms, or classic cars is not only a fun hobby,
but can also be a great financial investment.
Antique restoration and auto restoration are rewarding pursuits
because they allow you to save a little bit of
history for future generations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.  Always wanted

 









6.5m Bergmann pistol cartridge made by DWM and stamped 413A
Brandt's # 30 made for the Bergmann semi-automatic / self-loading pistol 1896,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!    

 

 

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