RARE AND DESIRABLE C96 “SYSTEM MAUSER” SIX SHOT.

RARE AND DESIRABLE C96 “SYSTEM MAUSER” SIX SHOT. SN 259. Cal. 7.63 mm. 4.75” bbl, tapered chamber and fixed rear sight. Thin backstrap never made for shoulder stock. Early large crown U proofing on left side of chamber. Detailed disassembly shows all small parts with matching SN. Scarce grips with each panel having two hollows and marked with “B” in addition to SN. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: 90-95% orig finish with slight thinning on each side of the bbl and wear to the right side of the magazine housing as pictured. Scratches on the lower floorplate and toning on the front and backstrap. Good bore with shallow rifling and superficial corrosion as common to many early pistols. Mauser made very few System Mauser marked guns and even fewer 6-shots. This all orig pistol, one of just 3-4 that have been offered for sale in the past 20 years, would be an outstanding addition to any serious C96 collection. (Antique). 4-47194 LMA1 (20,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	2357	$37,375.00	RARE AND DESIRABLE C96 “SYSTEM MAUSER” SIX SHOT. SN 259. Cal. 7.63 mm. 4.75” bbl, tapered chamber and fixed rear sight. Thin backstrap never made for shoulder stock. Early large crown U proofing on left side of chamber. Detailed disassembly shows all small parts with matching SN. Scarce grips with each panel having two hollows and marked with “B” in addition to SN. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: 90-95% orig finish with slight thinning on each side of the bbl and wear to the right side of the magazine housing as pictured. Scratches on the lower floorplate and toning on the front and backstrap. Good bore with shallow rifling and superficial corrosion as common to many early pistols. Mauser made very few System Mauser marked guns and even fewer 6-shots. This all orig pistol, one of just 3-4 that have been offered for sale in the past 20 years, would be an outstanding addition to any serious C96 collection. (Antique). 4-47194 LMA1 (20,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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