*◊ MAUSER C96, PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL, PERSIAN CONTRACT.

SN 154689. Cal. 7.63mm. Scarce Persian contract with 5-1/2″ bbl and 50-1000 rear sight. About 1,000 guns were made with the Persian crest that was applied within a larger than usual left side frame panel surrounded by a thin border. Rising sun is stamped on left side of bbl extension just ahead of rear sight. All matching numbers on detailed disassembly, except for the grips that were not checked as the grip screw was frozen in place. No military modifications. Later, British proofing was applied under the bbl. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 80% original blue, transitioning to a mellow patina, with minor cleaning of the left side of frame. Comparable condition fire blue on small parts. Bore with strong rifling and peppered grooves from corrosive ammunition. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-53026 LMA58 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1280

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
	1280	$4,130.00	◊ MAUSER C96, PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL, PERSIAN CONTRACT. SN 154689. Cal. 7.63mm. Scarce Persian contract with 5-1/2″ bbl and 50-1000 rear sight. About 1,000 guns were made with the Persian crest that was applied within a larger than usual left side frame panel surrounded by a thin border. Rising sun is stamped on left side of bbl extension just ahead of rear sight. All matching numbers on detailed disassembly, except for the grips that were not checked as the grip screw was frozen in place. No military modifications. Later, British proofing was applied under the bbl. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 80% original blue, transitioning to a mellow patina, with minor cleaning of the left side of frame. Comparable condition fire blue on small parts. Bore with strong rifling and peppered grooves from corrosive ammunition. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-53026 LMA58 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1280 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, PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL, PERSIAN CONTRACT.