This is a scarce example of an exceptional Bergmann Model 1896 Number 2 semi-automatic pistol manufactured by V. Charles Schilling in Suhl. The magazine is integral to the pistol and is located in front of the trigger and has a magazine cover that swings down. The pistol is equipped with the later style fixed trigger. The left side of the pistol has an oval shaped logo that depicts a "mountain man" holding a pick behind his back with sun rays showing from behind his back. The top of the oval is marked "Gaggenau," and the lower area is marked "V.C.S./SUHL". The left side of the barrel/receiver area proofmarked "611" followed by a "crown/crown/U", and the left side of the frame is marked "PATENT/BREVETE/S.G.D.G." The serial number "692" is stamped on the right front side of the frame. With checkered hard rubber grips with the Bergmann "B" monogram at the tops. Includes a wood case with tools, glass vial, and five 5mm Bergmann rounds in a clip. Provenance: The Clive Cussler Collection