A contemporary to the DWM Luger and the Mauser Broomhandle pistols, the Bergmann Mars was the predecessor of the Bergmann-Bayard pistol, with only 900 manufactured in 9mm Largo. The Mars saw relatively limited adoption as a military arm, being accepted but not fielded by the Spanish, on order with Greece but undelivered before World War One broke out, and successfully adopted by Denmark. Fixed blade front and notch rear sights, with "CAL9." on the left side of the receiver, "crown/crown/U" proofs on the barrel, receiver, bolt and trigger guard, and "BERGMANN/MARS/PAT. BREV./S.G.D.G." on the locking block. Fitted with a straw finished hammer and trigger, niter blue safety and locking block, and checkered hardwood grips. 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, NY, and WA. Please check your local laws and regulations prior to bidding.

Excellent, with 90% plus original blue finish, showing some dings on the right sideplate, edge wear and mild handling marks. The grips are very good replacements, with some dings. The magazine is a mixed numbered, refinished replacement, with mild spotting, handling marks, and shallow pitting. Mechanically excellent.