MAUSER C96, SYSTEM MAUSER, 6-SHOT WITH FIXED SIGHT AND NO STOCK SLOT.

SN 264. Cal. 7.63mm. Very scarce System Mauser with tapered chamber, 4-5/8″ bbl with fixed front and rear sight. 6-shot frame with a narrow backstrap that was never slotted for a shoulder stock. “SYSTEM MAUSER” on top of chamber. No other external markings. The rear sight has been welded, recontoured and renotched. The bolt of this reblued pistol is missing the long extractor. Bolt stop, firing pin retainer and firing pin are replacements. All small parts, even including the hammer, subframe and trigger, are salt blued. Disassembly shows matching bbl extension, locking block, subframe and all associated components, follower, floorplate, trigger and both grip panels that are also “B” inspector marked. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 90-95% salt blue over buffed surfaces. Oxidative etching remains in frame recesses. Considerable thinning of front and backstraps that are now largely grey. Expected wear to orig grip panels whose serrations are shallow. Bore with strong rifling amidst moderate corrosion. Perfect mechanics. 4-53005 LMA102 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3040

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
	3040	$5,750.00	MAUSER C96, SYSTEM MAUSER, 6-SHOT WITH FIXED SIGHT AND NO STOCK SLOT. SN 264. Cal. 7.63mm. Very scarce System Mauser with tapered chamber, 4-5/8″ bbl with fixed front and rear sight. 6-shot frame with a narrow backstrap that was never slotted for a shoulder stock. “SYSTEM MAUSER” on top of chamber. No other external markings. The rear sight has been welded, recontoured and renotched. The bolt of this reblued pistol is missing the long extractor. Bolt stop, firing pin retainer and firing pin are replacements. All small parts, even including the hammer, subframe and trigger, are salt blued. Disassembly shows matching bbl extension, locking block, subframe and all associated components, follower, floorplate, trigger and both grip panels that are also “B” inspector marked. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 90-95% salt blue over buffed surfaces. Oxidative etching remains in frame recesses. Considerable thinning of front and backstraps that are now largely grey. Expected wear to orig grip panels whose serrations are shallow. Bore with strong rifling amidst moderate corrosion. Perfect mechanics. 4-53005 LMA102 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3040 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, SYSTEM MAUSER, 6-SHOT WITH FIXED SIGHT AND NO STOCK SLOT.