Manufactured in the 1890s by the firm of Ludwig Loewe (later DWM), the Model 1893 was the work of Hugo Borchardt, formerly the Superintendent of Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company, and was among the first viable semi-automatic pistol designs to hit the commercial market. The Borchardt Pistol was also an important forerunner to the work of Georg Luger, who would refine the core mechanical principles of the Borchardt toggle lock system to make his own eponymous and world famous handgun. Fixed blade and notch sights, with "WAFFENFABRIK/LOEWE/BERLIN." marked on top of the chamber, "SYSTEM BORCHARDT. PATENT." on the right of the frame, and the patent marking "D.R.P./No. 75837" on the front toggle link. A series of "(crown)/letter" (B, U, and G) proofs are present on the barrel, barrel extension and toggle assembly, with the "172,28" bore diameter on the left side of the barrel and matching external serial numbers. Niter blue and straw colored small parts, with smooth borders on the finely checkered hardwood grip panels with the matching serial number restamped on the insides and restamped on the walnut base of the nickel finished magazine. Included with the lot is a shoulder stock with detachable cheek rest, both stamped with number "69". Per the consignor, the pistol was restored by Gale Morgan. Note: This item is restricted under various state-level assault weapons bans and cannot be sold or transferred to residents of CA, CT, DE, HI, IL, MD, NJ, and NY. Please check your local laws and regulations prior to bidding.

Very fine, retains 95% plus professionally restored blue finish with some flaking on the toggles, 98% applied niter blue and 80% straw finish on the small parts. The grips are also very fine as professionally refinished, with some light handling marks and a few discreet filled in repairs visible around the edges. Mechanically excellent. The stock is also very fine with some light scratches, and nearly all of the professionally refinished blue.