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. 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 "CAL. 9" on the left side of the receiver, "crown/crown/U" proofs on the barrel, receiver 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. The replacement magazine is numbered "763", and "CLASSIC ARMS CORDOVA, TN" import mark has been added to the underside of the barrel.

Very fine, with 80% plus of the original blue finish, showing some handling marks, bright edge wear, and a few areas of gray/plum patina on the grip straps. The grips are fine, with some dents and scuffs. Mechanically very good.