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Standard Wartime Commercial C96 Mauser

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD
Standard Wartime Commercial C96 Mauser
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Standard Wartime Commercial C96 Mauser Semi-Automatic Pistol, #375101, 7.63mm, 5-1/2'' barrel, blue finish, 30-groove walnut grips, with ''New Safety'' markings to back of hammer. Although mfg'd sometime during WWI, pistol comes complete with WWII era capture documents, dated Sept. 21, 1945, where this pistol is mentioned by serial number. In addition to this document, a 1946 personal property hang tag is included. Condition is fine retaining approx. 94% original lightly thinning blue. Grips with light scuffs and minor impressions. Action is crisp, bore is very good. A nice early 20th Century ensemble. Est.: $1,200-$1,800. (C&R/PPT)