*◊ EXTRAORDINARY NICKL DESIGN MAUSER M1916/22 PROTOTYPE PISTOL, 9MM NICKL.

SN 29. Cal. 9mm Nickl (a reduced rim 9 mm Kurz case). Experimental Mauser pistol designed by Josef Nickl with rotating bbl system (Steyr pattern) later utilized in the CZ vz. 22 et seq. pistols. This full size example, with the external appearance of the CZ 22, has a 4″ bbl with a fixed front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. The slide is devoid of any markings except the SN “29” on the rib. Detachable side plate is marked with the Mauser banner followed by the 2-line address “Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. / Oberndorf a.N.”. SN is repeated on bbl bushing, back of the frame, on appropriate internal parts and on back of the orig magazine. Major and most minor parts including trigger & magazine floorplate are rust blued. Hammer is strawed. Pistol is fitted with a single piece checkered grip. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 90-95% orig blue with sharp edge wear and uniform fading. Near excellent grips with orig finish and sharp checkering showing a scattering of superficial dings. Minimal oil staining and no splits or chips. Bright bore with strong rifling, minor oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. A very rare Mauser Nickl M1916/22 prototype that was the forerunner to a historic lineage of CZ pistols. 4-53047 (27,500-37,500) – Lot 2233

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
	2233	$34,500.00	◊ EXTRAORDINARY NICKL DESIGN MAUSER M1916/22 PROTOTYPE PISTOL, 9MM NICKL. SN 29. Cal. 9mm Nickl (a reduced rim 9 mm Kurz case). Experimental Mauser pistol designed by Josef Nickl with rotating bbl system (Steyr pattern) later utilized in the CZ vz. 22 et seq. pistols. This full size example, with the external appearance of the CZ 22, has a 4″ bbl with a fixed front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. The slide is devoid of any markings except the SN “29” on the rib. Detachable side plate is marked with the Mauser banner followed by the 2-line address “Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. / Oberndorf a.N.”. SN is repeated on bbl bushing, back of the frame, on appropriate internal parts and on back of the orig magazine. Major and most minor parts including trigger & magazine floorplate are rust blued. Hammer is strawed. Pistol is fitted with a single piece checkered grip. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 90-95% orig blue with sharp edge wear and uniform fading. Near excellent grips with orig finish and sharp checkering showing a scattering of superficial dings. Minimal oil staining and no splits or chips. Bright bore with strong rifling, minor oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. A very rare Mauser Nickl M1916/22 prototype that was the forerunner to a historic lineage of CZ pistols. 4-53047 (27,500-37,500) – Lot 2233 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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*◊ EXTRAORDINARY NICKL DESIGN MAUSER M1916/22 PROTOTYPE PISTOL, 9MM NICKL.