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2362
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$4,600.00
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MAUSER C96 STANDARD PRODUCTION CONEHAMMER WITH MATCHING STOCK. SN 6309. Cal. 7.63mm. 5.5″bbl and pinned 50-500 rear sight. A nice mid-production Conehammer with bright, orig blue. All matching except the follower and floorplate assembly; the follower is unnumbered and the reblued floorplate is numbered #3140. The significance of the tiny #18881 above the SN on the backstrap is not known. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection. CONDITION: The gun is nearly 98% bright blue except for the frontstrap that has toned. Small parts with well over 95% fire blue. Mirror bright bore with strong rifling. Matching grips. Accompanied by an excellent, orig, and uncracked shoulder stock showing no external or internal alterations. Lug and hinge are original with patchy discoloration and minor pitting in the usual exposed areas. Attractive, high condition Conehammer whose only detraction is a blank follower and a replaced floorplate. The matching stock is exceptionally nice with no cracks in the body or lid. (Antique). 4-47202 LMA19 (5,000-8,000)
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. |