FACTORY CASED MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, WESTLEY RICHARDS MARKED, WITH ALL ACCESSORIES.

FACTORY CASED MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, WESTLEY RICHARDS MARKED, WITH ALL ACCESSORIES. SN 3547. Cal. 7.63mm. Standard early production Conehammer with 5.5″ bbl and pinned 1-10 rear sight. Usual chamber address with Crown/Crown/U marking on the left side of the bbl extension and antler proof on the right side. The front sight has been recontoured to present a bead profile. No alteration to the rear sight. The top of the bbl is hand inscribed “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO LONDON.” The full SN is externally visible on the bolt stop, firing pin retainer, the back of the hammer and the frame just below the locking lever. Detailed disassembly shows all matching parts though no numbers were evident on the sight assembly and the grip screw was frozen, precluding inspection of the inner grips. No lanyard ring. Correct Conehammer stock with lug #6408. Complete with Mauser factory-original black leather bound presentation case, lined in tan suede, compartmentalized for the holstered pistol, six leather containers (five black, one maroon) for boxed ammunition, a brown leather pouch for stripper clips and an early cleaning rod/takedown tool (putzstock). PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. Accompanied by a copy of the Westley Richards ledger listing this pistol by SN and date sold. CONDITION: C96 has 95% bright original blue with usual contact wear and a scattering of small nicks in the front of the magazine well. The front and back strap have largely transitioned to mellow patina. Most of the fire blue has faded from the extractor and rear sight assembly. About 70% of the original fire blue remains on the bolt stop and about 50% on the firing pin retainer. The trigger is in the white and as is correct for this variation. Careful inspection of the Westley Richards marking shows it to be completely correct with toning at the base of the hand inscribed lettering and guidelines. Grips with original varnish and moderate oil staining. Small losses, particularly on the left grip panel. Good bore with shallow rifling and moderate oxidation. Perfect mechanics. An absolutely outstanding Conehammer shoulder stock with untouched wood showing only the faintest handling marks. No cracks or evidence of repair. Hinge has virtually all of its original heat blue. Lug has faded with considerable brown toning but no suggestion of enhancements. Excellent condition and entirely original leatherette ammunition boxes (five black, for live ammunition, one Maroon, for dummies). The same holds true for the brown leather stripper clip belt pouch, though the retaining snaps, under the flap, have been repositioned. Excellent, all original Putzstock whose handle retains virtually all of its original varnish. Oxidative erosion on the dismounting button; bare metal shaft shows only minimal cleaning. Wonderful factory cased, Westley Richards marked, Conehammer that could only be improved by having a matching stock. 4-52177 LMA87 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3214	$15,000.00	FACTORY CASED MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, WESTLEY RICHARDS MARKED, WITH ALL ACCESSORIES. SN 3547. Cal. 7.63mm. Standard early production Conehammer with 5.5″ bbl and pinned 1-10 rear sight. Usual chamber address with Crown/Crown/U marking on the left side of the bbl extension and antler proof on the right side. The front sight has been recontoured to present a bead profile. No alteration to the rear sight. The top of the bbl is hand inscribed “WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO LONDON.” The full SN is externally visible on the bolt stop, firing pin retainer, the back of the hammer and the frame just below the locking lever. Detailed disassembly shows all matching parts though no numbers were evident on the sight assembly and the grip screw was frozen, precluding inspection of the inner grips. No lanyard ring. Correct Conehammer stock with lug #6408. Complete with Mauser factory-original black leather bound presentation case, lined in tan suede, compartmentalized for the holstered pistol, six leather containers (five black, one maroon) for boxed ammunition, a brown leather pouch for stripper clips and an early cleaning rod/takedown tool (putzstock). PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. Accompanied by a copy of the Westley Richards ledger listing this pistol by SN and date sold. CONDITION: C96 has 95% bright original blue with usual contact wear and a scattering of small nicks in the front of the magazine well. The front and back strap have largely transitioned to mellow patina. Most of the fire blue has faded from the extractor and rear sight assembly. About 70% of the original fire blue remains on the bolt stop and about 50% on the firing pin retainer. The trigger is in the white and as is correct for this variation. Careful inspection of the Westley Richards marking shows it to be completely correct with toning at the base of the hand inscribed lettering and guidelines. Grips with original varnish and moderate oil staining. Small losses, particularly on the left grip panel. Good bore with shallow rifling and moderate oxidation. Perfect mechanics. An absolutely outstanding Conehammer shoulder stock with untouched wood showing only the faintest handling marks. No cracks or evidence of repair. Hinge has virtually all of its original heat blue. Lug has faded with considerable brown toning but no suggestion of enhancements. Excellent condition and entirely original leatherette ammunition boxes (five black, for live ammunition, one Maroon, for dummies). The same holds true for the brown leather stripper clip belt pouch, though the retaining snaps, under the flap, have been repositioned. Excellent, all original Putzstock whose handle retains virtually all of its original varnish. Oxidative erosion on the dismounting button; bare metal shaft shows only minimal cleaning. Wonderful factory cased, Westley Richards marked, Conehammer that could only be improved by having a matching stock. 4-52177 LMA87 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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