*◊ MAUSER C96 RED 9 SIMSON REWORK SHOWING LATER NORWEGIAN SALE, HOLSTER.

SN 16391. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Post-war Red 9 rework with unmarked grips. 4″ bbl with sleeved front sight and fixed rear sight. Short extractor and 2-lug firing pin. Standard Mauser address on top of chamber. SN “16391” marked on left chamber flat. Crown/U proofing on left receiver flat and commercial Norwegian lion proof mark on rear just below sight. “1920” rework on right flat with Simson Eagle/SU/4 marking on right bbl extension. 2-line Mauser address on right side of receiver. Frontstrap has a crossed out “S.Kg.I.1.95.” police unit marking. Lanyard ring present. Major parts with era correct rust blue. Salt blued extractor, safety, trigger and floorplate. Disassembly shows all matching numbers except the grips whose SNs have been removed. An interesting history that reflects a Treaty of Versailles conversion of a Red 9 type C96 to a pistol with a 4″ bbl issued to the Wiemar Police. The gun was later reworked by Simson and later sold in Norway. Accompanied by a dark brown Wiemar-era holster with two pouches for stripper clips (one missing) and cleaning rod. Stud secured flap is owner marked on the inside “M.A. Schwarzkail / T.B.K. W.-Haven…”. Two belt loops on obverse side. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 95% blue with era-correct reworked mixing of rust blued & salt blued parts. Comparable condition finely serrated grips with scattered dings & losses. Grips with removed SNs often seen in this kind of rework. Slightly dulled bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Very good holster with intact stitching, missing stripper pouch as noted, excellent generic cleaning rod. 4-52126 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2209

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2209	$10,350.00	◊ MAUSER C96 RED 9 SIMSON REWORK SHOWING LATER NORWEGIAN SALE, HOLSTER. SN 16391. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Post-war Red 9 rework with unmarked grips. 4″ bbl with sleeved front sight and fixed rear sight. Short extractor and 2-lug firing pin. Standard Mauser address on top of chamber. SN “16391” marked on left chamber flat. Crown/U proofing on left receiver flat and commercial Norwegian lion proof mark on rear just below sight. “1920” rework on right flat with Simson Eagle/SU/4 marking on right bbl extension. 2-line Mauser address on right side of receiver. Frontstrap has a crossed out “S.Kg.I.1.95.” police unit marking. Lanyard ring present. Major parts with era correct rust blue. Salt blued extractor, safety, trigger and floorplate. Disassembly shows all matching numbers except the grips whose SNs have been removed. An interesting history that reflects a Treaty of Versailles conversion of a Red 9 type C96 to a pistol with a 4″ bbl issued to the Wiemar Police. The gun was later reworked by Simson and later sold in Norway. Accompanied by a dark brown Wiemar-era holster with two pouches for stripper clips (one missing) and cleaning rod. Stud secured flap is owner marked on the inside “M.A. Schwarzkail / T.B.K. W.-Haven…”. Two belt loops on obverse side. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 95% blue with era-correct reworked mixing of rust blued & salt blued parts. Comparable condition finely serrated grips with scattered dings & losses. Grips with removed SNs often seen in this kind of rework. Slightly dulled bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Very good holster with intact stitching, missing stripper pouch as noted, excellent generic cleaning rod. 4-52126 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2209 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*◊ MAUSER C96 RED 9 SIMSON REWORK SHOWING LATER NORWEGIAN SALE, HOLSTER.