Manufactured by the firm of V. Charles Schilling of Suhl, the Bergmann was developed in the mid 1890s, improved upon by Louis Schmeisser, and was produced in limited numbers. Blade front and notch rear sights, German "crown/crown/U" proofs, the Schilling "mountain man" logo on the right side of the frame, and a series of numbers on the individual components to denote order of disassembly. Fitted with a straw finished trigger and hammer, niter blue safety, and checkered walnut grips. The left side of the upper assembly is marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co." Includes a modern custom fitted hardwood case with green felt lining.

Very fine with 80% original blue finish, very clear markings, areas of high point and edge wear, visible marring on most of the screw heads, scattered scratches and nicks, and mixed brown patina on the grip straps. The small parts have 30% original straw finish with the balance a mix of dark and bright patina. The grips are also fine with moderately worn checkering, and visible dings. Case is very good with exterior dings and scratches.