MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, TEN SHOT, LATE REWORK.

SN 7059. Caliber 7.63mm. Very few Conehammers were reworked by Mauser in the 1930s. This gun has a 5.5 inch barrel and a pinned 50-500 rear sight. Standard chamber address with Crown/U mark on the left side of the barrel extension; antler proof on the right side. Unusual in having solid rails as usually found on the late M1930 Commercials. The full serial number is externally repeated on the rear sight bar, the sight cursor, the firing pin retainer, the back of the hammer, and the back of the frame just below the locking lever. Extensive disassembly shows all matching parts including the firing pin, all small subframe components (except unnumbered sear-that is correct) locking block, follower, floorplate, and grips. Lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 98% bright salt blue with minimal sharp edge and high point wear. Flat surface planes and sharp edges as to be expected from a factory rework. Non-factory fire blue on the extractor and bolt stop. All other fire blued parts retain their original finish with wear appropriate to an 80-90% pistol. Bright, in the white trigger and grayed case-hardened hammer. Original grips have been revarnished. Dull bore with shallow rifling amidst moderate oxidation. Perfect mechanics. A very unusual Conehammer rework. 4-53008 LMA18 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3040a

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
	3040a	$3,565.00	MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, TEN SHOT, LATE REWORK. SN 7059. Caliber 7.63mm. Very few Conehammers were reworked by Mauser in the 1930s. This gun has a 5.5 inch barrel and a pinned 50-500 rear sight. Standard chamber address with Crown/U mark on the left side of the barrel extension; antler proof on the right side. Unusual in having solid rails as usually found on the late M1930 Commercials. The full serial number is externally repeated on the rear sight bar, the sight cursor, the firing pin retainer, the back of the hammer, and the back of the frame just below the locking lever. Extensive disassembly shows all matching parts including the firing pin, all small subframe components (except unnumbered sear-that is correct) locking block, follower, floorplate, and grips. Lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 98% bright salt blue with minimal sharp edge and high point wear. Flat surface planes and sharp edges as to be expected from a factory rework. Non-factory fire blue on the extractor and bolt stop. All other fire blued parts retain their original finish with wear appropriate to an 80-90% pistol. Bright, in the white trigger and grayed case-hardened hammer. Original grips have been revarnished. Dull bore with shallow rifling amidst moderate oxidation. Perfect mechanics. A very unusual Conehammer rework. 4-53008 LMA18 (3,000-4,500) – Lot 3040a 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, TEN SHOT, LATE REWORK.