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3047
$3,304.00

*◊ SPECIAL ORDER PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL IN 9MM PARABELLUM.

SN 236532. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Late Mauser Pre-War Commercial with 5-1/2″ bbl and slip in 50-1000 rear sight. Usual address on top of chamber. Full SN on left chamber flat. Small Crown U on left side of bbl extension; no marking on the right side. Special order in 9mm cal with standard follower. 2-Line Mauser legend on the right side of the frame. Small parts fire blued with grey case hardened hammer. Orig finely serrated wood grips. Disassembly shows all matching numbers or blank inspected parts as correct for the variation. Matching numbers include the bbl extension, bolt, bolt stop, hammer, subframe and associated components, frame, locking block, floorplate and grip panels. Lanyard ring present. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Ex-Visser Collection CONDITION: Orig 95-97% rust blue with most fading around bbl and slight thinning of the front an backstrap where attached to stock. Comparable or better condition orig fire blue on small parts. Same holds true for the wood grips that retain most of their orig varnish. Few scattered handling dings with minimal discoloration. No chips or cracks. Bright mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect mechanics. One of very few Pre-war Commercials in this caliber. 4-53027 LMA120 (2,250-3,000) – Lot 3047


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014
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