*◊ MAUSER C96 EARLY FLATSIDE, NO SERIAL NUMBER.

SN NSN (1A). Caliber:7.63mm. Large Ring Hammer Flatside with 5.5” bbl and slip-in 1-10 rear sight. Usual chamber address. No visible serial number on chamber flat, hammer, subframe or frame. No proofing or inspector markings on any externally visible surfaces. Long extractor, single lug firing pin. Fire blued extractor, sight assembly, bolt stop, safety, grip screw. Thin, strawed trigger. Not disassembled. Serrated wood grips. Lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. 85-90% original blue showing considerable use but no neglect. Comparable condition fire blued and strawed parts. Finely serrated grips are oil-darkened with handling marks and minimal loss. Original finish but no serial numbers or proofs suggest assembly for in-house testing. It may have been assembled just prior to the Italian Navy contract or simply an assemblage of spare parts that were included in the sale. A very interesting pistol whose features, or lack thereof, invite further research. 43475-774 LMA (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3559

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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
	3559	$0.00	◊ MAUSER C96 EARLY FLATSIDE, NO SERIAL NUMBER. SN NSN (1A). Caliber:7.63mm. Large Ring Hammer Flatside with 5.5” bbl and slip-in 1-10 rear sight. Usual chamber address. No visible serial number on chamber flat, hammer, subframe or frame. No proofing or inspector markings on any externally visible surfaces. Long extractor, single lug firing pin. Fire blued extractor, sight assembly, bolt stop, safety, grip screw. Thin, strawed trigger. Not disassembled. Serrated wood grips. Lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. 85-90% original blue showing considerable use but no neglect. Comparable condition fire blued and strawed parts. Finely serrated grips are oil-darkened with handling marks and minimal loss. Original finish but no serial numbers or proofs suggest assembly for in-house testing. It may have been assembled just prior to the Italian Navy contract or simply an assemblage of spare parts that were included in the sale. A very interesting pistol whose features, or lack thereof, invite further research. 43475-774 LMA (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3559 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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 EARLY FLATSIDE, NO SERIAL NUMBER.