*◊ MAUSER C96 PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL WITH HARD RUBBER GRIPS, MATCHING STOCK.

SN 87358. Cal. 7.63mm. Pre-War Commercial with standard features that include a 5-1/2″ bbl, short extractor, 50-1000 rear sight and an unmarked two lug firing pin. Standard markings on chamber with full SN on left chamber flat. Crown/Crown/U on the left side of bbl extension, no markings on right. Matching numbered sight, bolt, bolt stop, hammer, subframe and frame. Disassembly shows all internal components are matched with an unnumbered follower (correct for Pre-War Commercial). Orig hard rubber grips are matching with the last 3 digits of SN having been scribed on the inner surface of each panel. Lanyard ring is present. Accompanied by an orig shoulder stock that is correctly matched to the pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol has 90-95% bright orig rust blue, with considerable wear under the bbl, in front of mag well, and involving the front and backstraps that have largely toned to a pleasant patina. Comparable or better orig condition fire blue on small parts and strawed trigger. Hard rubber grips with intertwined “MW” logo and blunted checkering with the left panel having a small bruise near the escutcheon. Dull bore with worn rifling and considerable peppering. Perfect manual mechanics. Orig shoulder stock has been refinished and two nearly 4″ cracks along spine inexpertly repaired. Lid painted black. Hinge and factory matching iron with oxidative toning. 4-52134 LMA60 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1281

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
	1281	$2,875.00	◊ MAUSER C96 PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL WITH HARD RUBBER GRIPS, MATCHING STOCK. SN 87358. Cal. 7.63mm. Pre-War Commercial with standard features that include a 5-1/2″ bbl, short extractor, 50-1000 rear sight and an unmarked two lug firing pin. Standard markings on chamber with full SN on left chamber flat. Crown/Crown/U on the left side of bbl extension, no markings on right. Matching numbered sight, bolt, bolt stop, hammer, subframe and frame. Disassembly shows all internal components are matched with an unnumbered follower (correct for Pre-War Commercial). Orig hard rubber grips are matching with the last 3 digits of SN having been scribed on the inner surface of each panel. Lanyard ring is present. Accompanied by an orig shoulder stock that is correctly matched to the pistol. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Pistol has 90-95% bright orig rust blue, with considerable wear under the bbl, in front of mag well, and involving the front and backstraps that have largely toned to a pleasant patina. Comparable or better orig condition fire blue on small parts and strawed trigger. Hard rubber grips with intertwined “MW” logo and blunted checkering with the left panel having a small bruise near the escutcheon. Dull bore with worn rifling and considerable peppering. Perfect manual mechanics. Orig shoulder stock has been refinished and two nearly 4″ cracks along spine inexpertly repaired. Lid painted black. Hinge and factory matching iron with oxidative toning. 4-52134 LMA60 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1281 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 WITH HARD RUBBER GRIPS, MATCHING STOCK.