RARELY ENCOUNTERED MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, MEXICAN CONTRACT.

SN 8542. Cal. 7.63mm. Mid-range production Conehammer with 5.5″ bbl, Crown U marking on left bbl extension and antler proof on right side. Fixed front sight and pinned 50-500 rear sight. Early bolt with separate firing pin retainer. Ten shot example slotted for shoulder stock. This particular gun was made for Mexico as denoted by the R.M. (Republica Mexicano) and associated star/crest markings stamped just above the stock slot. All matching (including firing pin) except for unnumbered replacement grips, the left panel having additional serrations below the standard grooves. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very few Mexican contract Conehammers escaped being buffed and reblued. This example has approximately 80% orig finish with the balance having toned to a pleasant patina. Frontstrap and backstrap thinned to a dull gray. More extensive oxidative changes have involved the small parts that have only remnants of their orig fire blue. Nicely grooved grips with scattered dings whose condition is commensurate with condition of pistol. Bright bore with shallow rifling and oxidative flecking. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-53012 LMA21 (2,750-4,250) – Lot 1275

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
	1275	$5,900.00	RARELY ENCOUNTERED MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, MEXICAN CONTRACT. SN 8542. Cal. 7.63mm. Mid-range production Conehammer with 5.5″ bbl, Crown U marking on left bbl extension and antler proof on right side. Fixed front sight and pinned 50-500 rear sight. Early bolt with separate firing pin retainer. Ten shot example slotted for shoulder stock. This particular gun was made for Mexico as denoted by the R.M. (Republica Mexicano) and associated star/crest markings stamped just above the stock slot. All matching (including firing pin) except for unnumbered replacement grips, the left panel having additional serrations below the standard grooves. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very few Mexican contract Conehammers escaped being buffed and reblued. This example has approximately 80% orig finish with the balance having toned to a pleasant patina. Frontstrap and backstrap thinned to a dull gray. More extensive oxidative changes have involved the small parts that have only remnants of their orig fire blue. Nicely grooved grips with scattered dings whose condition is commensurate with condition of pistol. Bright bore with shallow rifling and oxidative flecking. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-53012 LMA21 (2,750-4,250) – Lot 1275 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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RARELY ENCOUNTERED MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, MEXICAN CONTRACT.