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ATTRACTIVE GERMAN WWI MAUSER C96 BROOMHANDLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,600.00 USD
ATTRACTIVE GERMAN WWI MAUSER C96 BROOMHANDLE
"RED NINE" SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH STOCK HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Para. S# 45902. Bbl 5 1/2". C96 "Red Nine" manufactured by Mauser for the Imperial German military during World War I. The right side of the frame bears Mauser's manufacturer information, with is also present on the top flat of the chamber. Left side of receiver bears a double Crown/U commercial proof, with a small Imperial German military proof stamped on the right. Major metal components exhibit a rust blued finish, with some smaller components being polished in-the-white or nitre blued. Frame is mounted with 2 piece grooved red "9" grips. All numbers are matching and include the frame, floorplate, barrel/receiver, bolt, bolt stop, as well as the grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original wood stock unit marked "P.K.185." on the rear of the lid, as well as a brown leather stock harness stamped "GUSTAV REINHARDT/ BERLIN/ 1917" on the rear. CONDITION: metal components retain the vast majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some spots of mild wear and thinning overall, as well as some scattered marks from handling and storage and some spots of mild surface oxidation. Bolt shows some areas of dark discoloration, but otherwise is good. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting some extremely light pinprick spots of pitting and well defined rifling throughout. Grips show some scattered marks and minor impressions, but are otherwise very good. Stock has been sanded and oiled at one time and exhibits a crack at the lid release button. Leather harness remains malleable and exhibits areas of age related cracking. Front pouch shows some separation of the stitching on the right side, with small hole at the base of the cleaning rod provision, appearing to be a result of rubbing. A very nice and attractive Mauser C96 "Red Nine" pistol. (23-897/MLW). CURIO. $1,600-2,600.