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RARE MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER 6 SHOT WITH FIXED

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,250.00 USD Estimated At:6,500.00 - 9,500.00 USD
RARE MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER 6 SHOT WITH FIXED

SIGHTS & STOCK. Cal. 7.63mm. S# 7230. Mauser made very few 6 shot Conehammers. This mid production example has a 4.75" bbl. w/ a fixed front & rear sight. Long extractor, independently retained firing pin & early safety. Usual Mauser address over chamber. Crown/"C"/"U" on left side of bbl. extension; antler proof on right. The full S# is on back of frame, hammer, floorplate & all of the other usual sm. parts as confirmed on disassembly including the firing pin, locking block & each of the serrated walnut grips. Lanyard ring present. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: complete w/ stock S# "13173", originally fitted for an Early Transitional Lg. Ring pistol. CONDITION: approx. 90-95% bright original rust blue. Fire blue parts consistent w/ pistol but showing more fading, no suggestion of enhancement. Comparable condition grips w/ most varnish, oil staining & scattered handling marks. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Stock is excellent, retaining most of its original varnish, scattered scratches & a few dents but no cracks, faded lug & hinge. A very scarce ensemble, as 6 shot Conehammers rarely come up for sale in any condition! (01-22330/LMA). ANTIQUE. $6,500-9,500.