*EXTREMELY RARE CHINESE COPY OF A 20-SHOT BROOMHANDLE MAUSER PISTOL WITH HOLSTER/STOCK.

*EXTREMELY RARE CHINESE COPY OF A 20-SHOT BROOMHANDLE MAUSER PISTOL WITH HOLSTER/STOCK. SN 631007. Cal. 7.63 Mauser. Rare copy of a rare Broomhandle Mauser, probably made for a Chinese warlord with blue finish, 5-1/2″ stepped bbl, barleycorn front sight & 50-1,000 meter rear sight. It has milled panel frame with a crude Mauser banner on left side & crude Mauser markings on right side. Top flat over chamber of bbl also has crude Mauser markings with crude representations of crown “U” proofs. Mounted with 1930’s style, 12-groove wood grips with a sling stud & ring in the butt. It has extended, fixed 20-shot magazine. Accompanied by a very well made, orig Chinese copy of the 20-shot broomhandle holster/stock with dbl hinges & a Mauser banner on right side. It also has orig leather strap. No import marks observed.” CONDITION: Extremely fine, all visible numbers matching. Overall retains 97-98% strong blue finish, appears to be an old restoration but possibly orig Chinese blue. Mechanics are fine. Rifling shows moderate wear. Stock is sound with a fine hand rubbed oil finish. 4-45624 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1070	$0.00	EXTREMELY RARE CHINESE COPY OF A 20-SHOT BROOMHANDLE MAUSER PISTOL WITH HOLSTER/STOCK. SN 631007. Cal. 7.63 Mauser. Rare copy of a rare Broomhandle Mauser, probably made for a Chinese warlord with blue finish, 5-1/2″ stepped bbl, barleycorn front sight & 50-1,000 meter rear sight. It has milled panel frame with a crude Mauser banner on left side & crude Mauser markings on right side. Top flat over chamber of bbl also has crude Mauser markings with crude representations of crown “U” proofs. Mounted with 1930’s style, 12-groove wood grips with a sling stud & ring in the butt. It has extended, fixed 20-shot magazine. Accompanied by a very well made, orig Chinese copy of the 20-shot broomhandle holster/stock with dbl hinges & a Mauser banner on right side. It also has orig leather strap. No import marks observed.” CONDITION: Extremely fine, all visible numbers matching. Overall retains 97-98% strong blue finish, appears to be an old restoration but possibly orig Chinese blue. Mechanics are fine. Rifling shows moderate wear. Stock is sound with a fine hand rubbed oil finish. 4-45624 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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