RARE C96, SYSTEM MAUSER, TAPERED BARREL, FIXED SIGHT.

SN 275. Caliber 7.63mm. Mauser made about 200 System Mauser guns, with a tapered bbl. This example has a 4.75″ bbl, a fixed rear sight and a thin front and back strap. One of the first C96s to have grooved rails and hollowed grips. “System Mauser” is hand scribed engraved on top of the chamber. Large Crown/U on the left side of the chamber flat; no markings on the right side. The frame is externally devoid of markings. Backstrap is thin, never having been slotted for a shoulder stock. Disassembly shows all components numbered 275, including the firing pin and grips whose markings are entirely original. Bright bore with sharply defined rifling and minimal oxidation from corrosive ammunition. Perfect mechanics. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 60% original condition with general fading, particularly on the left side of the pistol. Comparable condition fire blue on extractor and firing pin retainer. Appropriate oxidative etching on hammer, trigger, grip screw, and lanyard ring. A very rare, all-matching System Mauser whose unique features would make it special to any collection. 4-53004 LMA16 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 3038

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
	3038	$14,160.00	RARE C96, SYSTEM MAUSER, TAPERED BARREL, FIXED SIGHT. SN 275. Caliber 7.63mm. Mauser made about 200 System Mauser guns, with a tapered bbl. This example has a 4.75″ bbl, a fixed rear sight and a thin front and back strap. One of the first C96s to have grooved rails and hollowed grips. “System Mauser” is hand scribed engraved on top of the chamber. Large Crown/U on the left side of the chamber flat; no markings on the right side. The frame is externally devoid of markings. Backstrap is thin, never having been slotted for a shoulder stock. Disassembly shows all components numbered 275, including the firing pin and grips whose markings are entirely original. Bright bore with sharply defined rifling and minimal oxidation from corrosive ammunition. Perfect mechanics. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 60% original condition with general fading, particularly on the left side of the pistol. Comparable condition fire blue on extractor and firing pin retainer. Appropriate oxidative etching on hammer, trigger, grip screw, and lanyard ring. A very rare, all-matching System Mauser whose unique features would make it special to any collection. 4-53004 LMA16 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 3038 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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RARE C96, SYSTEM MAUSER, TAPERED BARREL, FIXED SIGHT.