HIGHLY DESIRABLE MANNLICHER M1896/03 WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.

SN 264. Caliber 7.65mm. The SIG factory made relatively few M1896 pistols for Mannlicher. This standard production example has a 4.5’’ bbl fitted with a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. An intertwined BP (Swiss Bernerprobe proof mark) is on the top chamber flat. The serial number 264 is repeated on the left side of the chamber, the left side of the receiver, the right side of the trigger and on the bottom of the detachable magazine. There is a large cocking lever on the right side of the frame. To operate, the bolt needs to be withdrawn and then released using the cocking lever, similar in operation to a C96. Pulling the trigger will fire the pistol and allow the cocking lever to rotate forward. The small serrated projection over the tang is the safety. Moving the safety up blocks the cocking lever to prevent firing. Checkered walnut grips and lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Strong 98% original rust blue with no discernible fading on either the front or back strap. The body of the bolt, trigger and magazine follower have been lightly polished. Minimal oxidative change on the cocking lever, correctly in the white, and on the strawed safety. Original grips with flat checkering. Negligible dings and no cracks. Near-mirror bore with strong rifling and only minimal oxidative change. Perfect mechanics. 4-52218 LMA21 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3021

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	3021	$13,800.00	HIGHLY DESIRABLE MANNLICHER M1896/03 WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE. SN 264. Caliber 7.65mm. The SIG factory made relatively few M1896 pistols for Mannlicher. This standard production example has a 4.5’’ bbl fitted with a drift adjustable front sight and a fixed rear sight. An intertwined BP (Swiss Bernerprobe proof mark) is on the top chamber flat. The serial number 264 is repeated on the left side of the chamber, the left side of the receiver, the right side of the trigger and on the bottom of the detachable magazine. There is a large cocking lever on the right side of the frame. To operate, the bolt needs to be withdrawn and then released using the cocking lever, similar in operation to a C96. Pulling the trigger will fire the pistol and allow the cocking lever to rotate forward. The small serrated projection over the tang is the safety. Moving the safety up blocks the cocking lever to prevent firing. Checkered walnut grips and lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Strong 98% original rust blue with no discernible fading on either the front or back strap. The body of the bolt, trigger and magazine follower have been lightly polished. Minimal oxidative change on the cocking lever, correctly in the white, and on the strawed safety. Original grips with flat checkering. Negligible dings and no cracks. Near-mirror bore with strong rifling and only minimal oxidative change. Perfect mechanics. 4-52218 LMA21 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3021 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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HIGHLY DESIRABLE MANNLICHER M1896/03 WITH MATCHING MAGAZINE.