*◊ MAUSER C96, LARGE RING SHALLOW MILLED.

SN 32512. Cal. 7.63mm. Standard large ring shallow milled C96 with 5-1/2″ bbl and pinned 50-1000 rear sight. Usual chamber address with the full SN on the left chamber flat. Small Crown-U marking on the left side of the bbl extension; antler proof on the right side. 2-line “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/OBERNDORF A NECKAR” on the right side of frame. Small parts fire blued excepting a strawed trigger. Serrated wood panels. Lanyard ring present. Disassembly shows the gun to be fully matching, including the follower, floorplate, firing pin, subframe components, locking block and each of the orig and fully numbered grip panels. PROVENANCE: Exact pistol was recorded in the Wesley Richards Register page 86, copy provided by consignor, that shows this pistol as having been received on January 28, 1903 and sold to S. Hadland. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 50-60% orig blue with moderate wear and patina involving most of the magazine well and front and backstrap. 50% fire blue on the extractor, cursor and bolt stop. Comparable condition straw on trigger. Grips retain 30% orig varnish with staining and scattered dings. No chips or losses. Orig lanyard ring. Bore with shallow rifling and extensive oxidative freckling. Perfect mechanics. 4-52132 LMA104 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3040e

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
	3040e	$2,530.00	◊ MAUSER C96, LARGE RING SHALLOW MILLED. SN 32512. Cal. 7.63mm. Standard large ring shallow milled C96 with 5-1/2″ bbl and pinned 50-1000 rear sight. Usual chamber address with the full SN on the left chamber flat. Small Crown-U marking on the left side of the bbl extension; antler proof on the right side. 2-line “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/OBERNDORF A NECKAR” on the right side of frame. Small parts fire blued excepting a strawed trigger. Serrated wood panels. Lanyard ring present. Disassembly shows the gun to be fully matching, including the follower, floorplate, firing pin, subframe components, locking block and each of the orig and fully numbered grip panels. PROVENANCE: Exact pistol was recorded in the Wesley Richards Register page 86, copy provided by consignor, that shows this pistol as having been received on January 28, 1903 and sold to S. Hadland. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 50-60% orig blue with moderate wear and patina involving most of the magazine well and front and backstrap. 50% fire blue on the extractor, cursor and bolt stop. Comparable condition straw on trigger. Grips retain 30% orig varnish with staining and scattered dings. No chips or losses. Orig lanyard ring. Bore with shallow rifling and extensive oxidative freckling. Perfect mechanics. 4-52132 LMA104 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3040e 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 SHALLOW MILLED.