This is a scarce example of a Bergmann Model 1896 No. 3 semi-automatic pistol manufactured by the firm of V. Charles Schilling in Suhl. The magazine is integral to the pistol and is located in front of the trigger, with a magazine cover that swings down. The pistol is equipped with the later style fixed trigger. The right side of the pistol has an oval shaped logo that depicts a "mountain man" holding a pick 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". A "crown/crown/U" proof followed by "298" is marked on the left side of the barrel/receiver area, "PATENT/BREVETE/S.G.D.G" marked on the left front of the frame, with serial number "1937" on the right front of the frame. Checkered walnut grip panels with matching number "1937" stamped on the underside of both grip panels. Includes a rare unmarked brown leather holster for a Bergmann No. 3 pistol with a brass cleaning rod (broken tip).

Very fine, retains 80% blue finish with some light edge and grip strap wear. The grips are also very fine with a chipped section in the top left corner of the left panel, some light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Included holster is fair with completely separated stitching along the edge, the ammunition pouch section is mostly detached, and mild edge wear.