Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
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WAFFENFABRIK LOEWE BORCHARDT C93 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE & ACCESSORIES
24-2621
Cal. 7.63mm Borchardt
S# 587
Bbl. 7 1/2″. Always desirable Borchardt C93 semi-automatic pistol mfg. at Waffenfabrik Loewe in Berlin. The top of the bbl. extension is marked “WAFFENFABRIK/ LOEWE/ BERLIN.” over the chamber, with “SYSTEM BORCHARDT. PATENT.” marked on the right. Left side of bbl. is marked with Crown over “B”, “U”, and “G” commercial proofs, with a Crown over “B” and “U” proof marked on the left side of the bbl. extension, forward toggle link, as well as on the sides of the breechblock. Top flat of the forward toggle link is marked “D.R.P./ No75837”. Major metal components exhibit a professionally reapplied blue finish, with some smaller components exhibiting either a reapplied straw or nitre blue finish. Frame is mounted with contemporary 2-piece checkered wood grips. Standard blade front sight and V-notch rear sight. All numbers are matching and include the receiver, sideplate (interior), trigger, mainspring housing (on stock lug), bbl., bbl. extension, breechblock, firing pin retention cap, as well as the forward & rear toggle links. Mag.’s wood bottom is a contemporary replacement. MAGS: 1 8-rd.
UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: contemporary black leather case featuring a shield escutcheon on the lid and a green felt lining on the interior. Case contains a flat board shoulder stock with affixed black leather holster, an unmarked oiler, 2-piece screwdriver, detachable cheek rest, black leather sling, a faux wood mag. (with integral brass oiler), a reproduction manual, as well as 85-rds. (60 loose, 25 in period box) of 7.65mm Borchardt ammunition. Stock and detachable cheek rest have been sanded and revarnished or are of contemporary production.
PROVENANCE: From the lifelong Collection of Jim Williams.
STATUS: ANTIQUE