*◊ EXTRAORDINARY NICKL DESIGN MAUSER M1916 PROTOTYPE PISTOL WITH ROTATABLE REAR SIGHT SAFETY.

SN 22. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Experimental Mauser pistol designed by Josef Nickl with rotating bbl system later utilized in the CZ vz. 22 et seq. pistols. This full size example with a 4″ bbl has a fixed front sight and a unique, spring tensioned, rotatable rear sight. When turned to face the shooter, the firing pin extends for contact with the hammer. Turning the sight 90 degrees retracts the pin to act as a safety, simultaneously obscuring the sight picture as a safety applied indicator. The slide is devoid of any markings except the SN “22” on the rib. Left side of the frame and detachable side plate are marked “N” followed by the Mauser banner and the 2-line address “Mauser – Werke 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 parts including trigger & magazine floorplate are rust blued. Springs and rear sight are fire-blued; hammer is strawed. Pistol is fitted with a single piece checkered grip. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 97-98% orig blue with sharp edge wear and dulling of frontstrap. Fire-blued extractor, sight tensioning spring and rear sight in comparable condition. Mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. Excellent grips with orig finish and sharp checkering showing a scattering of superficial dings. Minimal oil staining and no splits or chips. A very rare full size Mauser Nickl M1916 prototype that was the forerunner to a historic lineage of CZ pistols. 4-53046 LMA84 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1264

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	1264	$43,125.00	◊ EXTRAORDINARY NICKL DESIGN MAUSER M1916 PROTOTYPE PISTOL WITH ROTATABLE REAR SIGHT SAFETY. SN 22. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Experimental Mauser pistol designed by Josef Nickl with rotating bbl system later utilized in the CZ vz. 22 et seq. pistols. This full size example with a 4″ bbl has a fixed front sight and a unique, spring tensioned, rotatable rear sight. When turned to face the shooter, the firing pin extends for contact with the hammer. Turning the sight 90 degrees retracts the pin to act as a safety, simultaneously obscuring the sight picture as a safety applied indicator. The slide is devoid of any markings except the SN “22” on the rib. Left side of the frame and detachable side plate are marked “N” followed by the Mauser banner and the 2-line address “Mauser – Werke 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 parts including trigger & magazine floorplate are rust blued. Springs and rear sight are fire-blued; hammer is strawed. Pistol is fitted with a single piece checkered grip. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 97-98% orig blue with sharp edge wear and dulling of frontstrap. Fire-blued extractor, sight tensioning spring and rear sight in comparable condition. Mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. Excellent grips with orig finish and sharp checkering showing a scattering of superficial dings. Minimal oil staining and no splits or chips. A very rare full size Mauser Nickl M1916 prototype that was the forerunner to a historic lineage of CZ pistols. 4-53046 LMA84 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1264 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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*◊ EXTRAORDINARY NICKL DESIGN MAUSER M1916 PROTOTYPE PISTOL WITH ROTATABLE REAR SIGHT SAFETY.