MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER WITH DEEPLY CHISELED ENGRAVING.

MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER WITH DEEPLY CHISELED ENGRAVING. SN 5939. Cal. 7.63mm. This mid-production Conehammer has 5.5″ bbl and pinned 1-10 rear sight. Usual chamber address with a Crown/Crown/U mark on the left side of the bbl extension and an antler proof on the right side. Deeply chiselled floral engraving has been applied to the top of the bbl extending 2″ forward of the chamber marking and on each side of the magazine well. The engraving was applied after the gun was finished and still has sharp edges. The full or matching SN is under the sight bar, cursor and bolt stop, firing pin retainer, hammer, and back of frame just below the locking lever. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including the firing pin, though the chocolate brown hard rubber MW logo grips are unnumbered. Lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: At least 95%-97% bright original blue with later engraving whose edges and brightness have toned to carefully match the surrounding original blue. Small parts have about 80% of their original blue. The front half of the extractor is faded with minor oxidation and there is noticeable spotting on the cursor whose non-functional stop allows the cursor to freely move along the sight bar. Very good bore with strong rifling and moderate oxidation. Perfect mechanics. A very attractive mid-production Conehammer with striking engraving whose antique status should appeal to many collectors. 4-53009 LMA85 (4,500-6,500)

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
	3219	$5,175.00	MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER WITH DEEPLY CHISELED ENGRAVING. SN 5939. Cal. 7.63mm. This mid-production Conehammer has 5.5″ bbl and pinned 1-10 rear sight. Usual chamber address with a Crown/Crown/U mark on the left side of the bbl extension and an antler proof on the right side. Deeply chiselled floral engraving has been applied to the top of the bbl extending 2″ forward of the chamber marking and on each side of the magazine well. The engraving was applied after the gun was finished and still has sharp edges. The full or matching SN is under the sight bar, cursor and bolt stop, firing pin retainer, hammer, and back of frame just below the locking lever. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including the firing pin, though the chocolate brown hard rubber MW logo grips are unnumbered. Lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: At least 95%-97% bright original blue with later engraving whose edges and brightness have toned to carefully match the surrounding original blue. Small parts have about 80% of their original blue. The front half of the extractor is faded with minor oxidation and there is noticeable spotting on the cursor whose non-functional stop allows the cursor to freely move along the sight bar. Very good bore with strong rifling and moderate oxidation. Perfect mechanics. A very attractive mid-production Conehammer with striking engraving whose antique status should appeal to many collectors. 4-53009 LMA85 (4,500-6,500) 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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