MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER.

MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER. SN 14716. Cal. 7.63mm. Standard 10-shot Conehammer with pinned 1-10 rear sight and 5.5” bbl. Top of bbl marked by British distributor John Rigby and Co. Modified front sight to present a bead profile to the shooter’s eye. No alternations in rear sight notch. Markings on left and right side of bbl reflect use by the British military. Detailed disassembly shows all matching parts including the grips. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: This historically interesting pistol has been restored with glass bead resurfacing of the subframe and hammer. Small parts have been re-heat treated to a fire blue. Grip varnish is original. Dull bore with peppering, reflects use of corrosive ammunition. Westley Richards’ shipping log sheets shows the gun was received by W. Richards 13 Feb 1899 and shipped to Rigby on 20 Mar 1899. Very interesting British retailer marked Conehammer used by the British military. (Antique). 4-47206 LMA7 (2,000-4,000)

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
	2372	$3,186.00	MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER. SN 14716. Cal. 7.63mm. Standard 10-shot Conehammer with pinned 1-10 rear sight and 5.5” bbl. Top of bbl marked by British distributor John Rigby and Co. Modified front sight to present a bead profile to the shooter’s eye. No alternations in rear sight notch. Markings on left and right side of bbl reflect use by the British military. Detailed disassembly shows all matching parts including the grips. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: This historically interesting pistol has been restored with glass bead resurfacing of the subframe and hammer. Small parts have been re-heat treated to a fire blue. Grip varnish is original. Dull bore with peppering, reflects use of corrosive ammunition. Westley Richards’ shipping log sheets shows the gun was received by W. Richards 13 Feb 1899 and shipped to Rigby on 20 Mar 1899. Very interesting British retailer marked Conehammer used by the British military. (Antique). 4-47206 LMA7 (2,000-4,000) 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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