MAUSER C96, CONEHAMMER WITH AMERICAN EAGLE MARKING, STOCK, CASE.

SN 2364. Cal. 7.63mm. Early Conehammer with 5-1/2″ bbl and pinned 1-10 rear sight. Standard chamber address with Crown U mark on left side of the bbl extension. Antler proof on the right side. A factory applied American eagle, identical to the American eagle applied to the chambers of Parabellum pistols, is on the raised island on the left side of the frame. Only a few other C96s have been noted with this marking. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including the rear sight assembly, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, bolt, firing pin, subframe and associated components, locking block, bbl extension, trigger, follower, floorplate and each grip panel. Accompanied by an impressive wooden case whose escutcheon inlaid lid is lined in silk marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/Aktiengesellschaft/OBERNDORF/a. Neckar/(Deutsches Reich).” The base of the case is partitioned for the pistol, stock, and accessories. The Conehammer stock has a lid with a single notch for the safety and an unnumbered lug. Included in the case is an original Putzstock. There are no ammo boxes nor is there a spare follower spring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 95% blue with slight fading of bbl, magazine well, and front and backstrap. Orig, comparable condition, fire blue on the small parts and oxidative freckling on the trigger. Grips with much orig varnish and deep serrations with a scattering of dings. No chips or losses. Bore with shallow rifling and moderate oxidative loss. Perfect mechanics. The Conehammer stock has a crack along the upper ridge that has been neatly repaired. Surface discoloration and a series of holes reflect a previous encircling band. The hinge with lanyard loop has largely transitioned to a patina as has the unnumbered lug. Factory orig Putzstock with grip retaining most orig varnish and numerous surface dings. Mild patina on exposed metal surfaces. 4-52172 LMA105 (8,500-13,500) – Lot 3037

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
	3037	$10,350.00	MAUSER C96, CONEHAMMER WITH AMERICAN EAGLE MARKING, STOCK, CASE. SN 2364. Cal. 7.63mm. Early Conehammer with 5-1/2″ bbl and pinned 1-10 rear sight. Standard chamber address with Crown U mark on left side of the bbl extension. Antler proof on the right side. A factory applied American eagle, identical to the American eagle applied to the chambers of Parabellum pistols, is on the raised island on the left side of the frame. Only a few other C96s have been noted with this marking. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including the rear sight assembly, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, bolt, firing pin, subframe and associated components, locking block, bbl extension, trigger, follower, floorplate and each grip panel. Accompanied by an impressive wooden case whose escutcheon inlaid lid is lined in silk marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/Aktiengesellschaft/OBERNDORF/a. Neckar/(Deutsches Reich).” The base of the case is partitioned for the pistol, stock, and accessories. The Conehammer stock has a lid with a single notch for the safety and an unnumbered lug. Included in the case is an original Putzstock. There are no ammo boxes nor is there a spare follower spring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 95% blue with slight fading of bbl, magazine well, and front and backstrap. Orig, comparable condition, fire blue on the small parts and oxidative freckling on the trigger. Grips with much orig varnish and deep serrations with a scattering of dings. No chips or losses. Bore with shallow rifling and moderate oxidative loss. Perfect mechanics. The Conehammer stock has a crack along the upper ridge that has been neatly repaired. Surface discoloration and a series of holes reflect a previous encircling band. The hinge with lanyard loop has largely transitioned to a patina as has the unnumbered lug. Factory orig Putzstock with grip retaining most orig varnish and numerous surface dings. Mild patina on exposed metal surfaces. 4-52172 LMA105 (8,500-13,500) – Lot 3037 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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MAUSER C96, CONEHAMMER WITH AMERICAN EAGLE MARKING, STOCK, CASE.