*◊ MAUSER C96 PRE-WAR BOLO WITH “a” SUFFIX.

SN 89778a. Caliber 7.63mm. Mauser made very few Bolos in the serial range usually used for Pre-war Commercials. This example has a 4″ bbl and a slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Standard chamber address and full serial number on the left chamber flat with an added “a” suffix that is repeated on the backstrap. Small Crown U proof marking on left side of bbl extension. Standard two line address on the left side of the frame. This gun has a short fire blued extractor along with a fire blued cursor, bolt stock, firing pin, safety, and grip screw. The trigger is strawed. Checkered walnut grips are replacements. All visible numbers are matching. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Most of the blue has faded and oxidized to a mellow patina. Modified front sight. Small parts have been reheat treated to a fire blue. Replacement grips. All “a” suffix Bolos are scarce regardless of condition 4-87736 LMA (800-1,200) – Lot 3052

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	3052	$826.00	◊ MAUSER C96 PRE-WAR BOLO WITH “a” SUFFIX. SN 89778a. Caliber 7.63mm. Mauser made very few Bolos in the serial range usually used for Pre-war Commercials. This example has a 4″ bbl and a slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Standard chamber address and full serial number on the left chamber flat with an added “a” suffix that is repeated on the backstrap. Small Crown U proof marking on left side of bbl extension. Standard two line address on the left side of the frame. This gun has a short fire blued extractor along with a fire blued cursor, bolt stock, firing pin, safety, and grip screw. The trigger is strawed. Checkered walnut grips are replacements. All visible numbers are matching. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Most of the blue has faded and oxidized to a mellow patina. Modified front sight. Small parts have been reheat treated to a fire blue. Replacement grips. All “a” suffix Bolos are scarce regardless of condition 4-87736 LMA (800-1,200) – Lot 3052 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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 PRE-WAR BOLO WITH “a” SUFFIX.