*◊ MAUSER C96 EARLY RED 9 TYPE WITH UNMARKED GRIPS, IMPERIAL ACCEPTANCE.

SN 8036. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Early Red 9 type with 5-1/2″ bbl having a fixed front sight and a slip-in rear sight marked “50-500”. Usual a chamber address with full SN on left side of the chamber flat. Crown/Crown U marking on left side of bbl extension. Crown/J Imperial acceptance on right side of the bbl extension. 2-line Mauser address on right side of the frame. Extensive disassembly shows a standard (non-grooved) follower and all matching SNs including wood grips marked with large font numerals as occasionally found on early production 9mm Parabellum pistols. Rust blued major components with fire blued extractor, cursor, bolt stop, trigger and safety. Finely serrated grip panels. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95% rust blue with touch up over most of the bbl. Wear to fire blued small parts, that show no evidence of enhancement, is consistent with the overall appearance of the pistol. Very good orig grips with expected oil staining and scattered dings. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A desirable early 9mm military, particularly with the scarcer Crown/J acceptance. 4-52127 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 2210

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2210	$2,530.00	◊ MAUSER C96 EARLY RED 9 TYPE WITH UNMARKED GRIPS, IMPERIAL ACCEPTANCE. SN 8036. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Early Red 9 type with 5-1/2″ bbl having a fixed front sight and a slip-in rear sight marked “50-500”. Usual a chamber address with full SN on left side of the chamber flat. Crown/Crown U marking on left side of bbl extension. Crown/J Imperial acceptance on right side of the bbl extension. 2-line Mauser address on right side of the frame. Extensive disassembly shows a standard (non-grooved) follower and all matching SNs including wood grips marked with large font numerals as occasionally found on early production 9mm Parabellum pistols. Rust blued major components with fire blued extractor, cursor, bolt stop, trigger and safety. Finely serrated grip panels. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 95% rust blue with touch up over most of the bbl. Wear to fire blued small parts, that show no evidence of enhancement, is consistent with the overall appearance of the pistol. Very good orig grips with expected oil staining and scattered dings. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A desirable early 9mm military, particularly with the scarcer Crown/J acceptance. 4-52127 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 2210 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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 EARLY RED 9 TYPE WITH UNMARKED GRIPS, IMPERIAL ACCEPTANCE.