*◊ SUPERB MAUSER C96 WITH LARGE RING HAMMER, LONG EXTRACTOR, CHERUB GRIPS, AND MATCHING STOCK

*◊ SUPERB MAUSER C96 WITH LARGE RING HAMMER, LONG EXTRACTOR, CHERUB GRIPS, AND MATCHING STOCK. SN 34834. Caliber 7.63mm. Full size C96 with large ring hammer, 5.5″ bbl and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual chamber address with the serial number on the left chamber flat. Crown U proofing on the left side of the bbl extension. Antler proof on the right side. Standard two line address on the right side of the frame. Fire blued extractor, cursor, bolt stop, safety and grip screw. The trigger is strawed. Extremely rare cherub grips show a cherub using a C96 to shoot a lion while holding a dagger in the other hand. All visible numbers are matching including the stock lug that is marked with the full serial number. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Bright 98% original blue with sharp edge wear in expected places. Minimal toning of frontstrap. Comparable condition, original fire blue on extractor, cursor, bolt stop, safety and grip screw and original straw on trigger. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. Original stock, retaining most of its varnish over scattered handling marks. Untouched hinge and numbered lug. One of very few C96s originally fitted with this type of grip in the correct serial number range. 4-52135 LMA (5,500-7,500)

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
	3216	$6,900.00	◊ SUPERB MAUSER C96 WITH LARGE RING HAMMER, LONG EXTRACTOR, CHERUB GRIPS, AND MATCHING STOCK. SN 34834. Caliber 7.63mm. Full size C96 with large ring hammer, 5.5″ bbl and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual chamber address with the serial number on the left chamber flat. Crown U proofing on the left side of the bbl extension. Antler proof on the right side. Standard two line address on the right side of the frame. Fire blued extractor, cursor, bolt stop, safety and grip screw. The trigger is strawed. Extremely rare cherub grips show a cherub using a C96 to shoot a lion while holding a dagger in the other hand. All visible numbers are matching including the stock lug that is marked with the full serial number. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. Bright 98% original blue with sharp edge wear in expected places. Minimal toning of frontstrap. Comparable condition, original fire blue on extractor, cursor, bolt stop, safety and grip screw and original straw on trigger. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect mechanics. Original stock, retaining most of its varnish over scattered handling marks. Untouched hinge and numbered lug. One of very few C96s originally fitted with this type of grip in the correct serial number range. 4-52135 LMA (5,500-7,500) 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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