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MAUSER C96 BROOMHANDLE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,100.00 USD
MAUSER C96 BROOMHANDLE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.
Cal. 7.63mm Mauser. S# 242574. Bbl. 5 1/2". C96 Broomhandle semi-automatic pistol, mfg. by Mauser. Top flat of the faceted breech is marked with Mauser's 3-line mfg. information, with the S# marked on the left quarter flat and a double-crowned "U" commercial proof marked on the left flat. Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish overall, save for on the bolt, which is polished in-the-white, with the extractor and rear sight slide exhibiting a nitre blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved wood grips, which appear to have been lightly sanded and revarnished. Blade front sight, with tangent rear sight, graduated 50-1000. All numbers are matching and include the frame, floorplate, lock frame, hammer, sear, locking block, bolt, bolt stop, as well as the grips. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their reapplied blue finish overall. exhibiting a few superficial handling marks, with areas of light pitting present beneath the finish. Bright bore, as refinished, exhibiting consistent mild pitting while retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips show some scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (24-5564/MLW). CURIO. $600-1,100.