*◊ MAUSER C96 LARGE RING PATENT MODEL FLATSIDE #296.

SN 296. Cal. 7.63mm. Very scarce Patent model Flatside with 5-1/2″ bbl and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual chamber address. Large Crown U on the left side of the bbl extension; antler proof on the right. Long extractor, separately retained firing pin, and earliest type safety. The left side of the frame is marked in large, hand inscribed letters “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/NECKAR/PATENT. MOD. 1900.” Fire blued small parts except strawed trigger. Disassembly shows all matching components (excepting grips) with the full or partial SN having been applied to the sight assembly, bolt stop, bolt, firing pin retainer, firing pin, the subframe and associated components, locking block, follower and floorplate. Replaced grips (left panel #488; right panel #418) have been revarnished and the grip screw has been retreated to a bright fire blue. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 80-90% orig blue with fading and areas of early patina, particularly on front and backstrap. Comparable condition fire blued small parts and strawed trigger. 60% of the revarnish remains on the grips that show scattered dings and some superficial losses. No cracks. Dull bore with easily discernible rifling and moderate oxidation in grooves. Perfect mechanics. 4-53014 LMA111 (6,500-12,000) – Lot 3040c

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
	3040c	$7,080.00	◊ MAUSER C96 LARGE RING PATENT MODEL FLATSIDE #296. SN 296. Cal. 7.63mm. Very scarce Patent model Flatside with 5-1/2″ bbl and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual chamber address. Large Crown U on the left side of the bbl extension; antler proof on the right. Long extractor, separately retained firing pin, and earliest type safety. The left side of the frame is marked in large, hand inscribed letters “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/NECKAR/PATENT. MOD. 1900.” Fire blued small parts except strawed trigger. Disassembly shows all matching components (excepting grips) with the full or partial SN having been applied to the sight assembly, bolt stop, bolt, firing pin retainer, firing pin, the subframe and associated components, locking block, follower and floorplate. Replaced grips (left panel #488; right panel #418) have been revarnished and the grip screw has been retreated to a bright fire blue. No lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 80-90% orig blue with fading and areas of early patina, particularly on front and backstrap. Comparable condition fire blued small parts and strawed trigger. 60% of the revarnish remains on the grips that show scattered dings and some superficial losses. No cracks. Dull bore with easily discernible rifling and moderate oxidation in grooves. Perfect mechanics. 4-53014 LMA111 (6,500-12,000) – Lot 3040c 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 LARGE RING PATENT MODEL FLATSIDE #296.