*◊ MAUSER C96 “RED 9” WITH PRUSSIAN EAGLE, SHOULDER STOCK AND CARRIER.

SN 49. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. One of the earliest known Red 9s. Standard 5-1/2″ bbl and 50-500 rear sight. Prussian eagle on forward mag well. “NS” hammer and solid safety. Usual chamber address with SN on left chamber flat. Crown/Crown/U on left side of bbl extension; Crown/J military acceptance on right chamber flat. Bolt, bolt stop, hammer, subframe and frame with matching SN. Disassembly shows all matching parts except for unnumbered but unquestionably factory orig oak grips. Replacement Lanyard ring present. The South African government property marks, Arrow/U, were added at a later date, evidently after capture. Complete with a correct and proofed military stock whose lug is numbered “382”. Orig carrier marked on reverse “Deutsche Signal Flaggen-Fabrik Karlsruhelb 1918”. Containing cleaning rod but no spare follower spring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol has about 80% orig rust blue with thinning, particularly under the bbl, and freckling. Comparable or slightly better condition fire blue on small parts. Near excellent orig grips with a minor loss on the left panel. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Minimal peppering from corrosive ammunition. Perfect manual mechanics. Shoulder stock with superficial scratches and dings. Hinge has transitioned to a uniform patina and lug has been reblued. Orig carrier in VG condition with surface crazing in flexed areas and comparable condition cleaning rod. An attractive Red 9 rig whose pistol has one of the lowest known SNs. 4-52128 LMA61 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1277

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
	1277	$8,260.00	◊ MAUSER C96 “RED 9” WITH PRUSSIAN EAGLE, SHOULDER STOCK AND CARRIER. SN 49. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. One of the earliest known Red 9s. Standard 5-1/2″ bbl and 50-500 rear sight. Prussian eagle on forward mag well. “NS” hammer and solid safety. Usual chamber address with SN on left chamber flat. Crown/Crown/U on left side of bbl extension; Crown/J military acceptance on right chamber flat. Bolt, bolt stop, hammer, subframe and frame with matching SN. Disassembly shows all matching parts except for unnumbered but unquestionably factory orig oak grips. Replacement Lanyard ring present. The South African government property marks, Arrow/U, were added at a later date, evidently after capture. Complete with a correct and proofed military stock whose lug is numbered “382”. Orig carrier marked on reverse “Deutsche Signal Flaggen-Fabrik Karlsruhelb 1918”. Containing cleaning rod but no spare follower spring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol has about 80% orig rust blue with thinning, particularly under the bbl, and freckling. Comparable or slightly better condition fire blue on small parts. Near excellent orig grips with a minor loss on the left panel. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Minimal peppering from corrosive ammunition. Perfect manual mechanics. Shoulder stock with superficial scratches and dings. Hinge has transitioned to a uniform patina and lug has been reblued. Orig carrier in VG condition with surface crazing in flexed areas and comparable condition cleaning rod. An attractive Red 9 rig whose pistol has one of the lowest known SNs. 4-52128 LMA61 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1277 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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*◊ MAUSER C96 “RED 9” WITH PRUSSIAN EAGLE, SHOULDER STOCK AND CARRIER.