VERY EARLY MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER.

VERY EARLY MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER. SN 973. Cal. 7.63mm. 5.5” bbl and pinned 1-10 rear sight. This very early production Conehammer has the non-recessed barrel extension that is usually found on pistols to approximately 1500. Large font serial numbers on the backstrap. All numbered subframe components are matching. Even the grip screw is #973. Mismatched grips are numbered #968, accompanied by a scriptic A, and have the hollowed recesses typical for this serial range. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: The finish on this pistol has largely faded to gray with patina. The same condition applies to the small parts that were originally fire blued. Good bore with faintly discernible rifling and considerable corrosion. Accompanying the gun is a correct, but refinished Mauser shoulder stock. Two splits in the body, near the lid, have been repaired. The lug is non-factory matched to the pistol. Interesting early production Conehammer with non-recessed bbl extension and recessed grips mated to a forced-match shoulder stock. (Antique). 4-47197 LMA20 (2,500-3,500)

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
	2373	$2,587.50	VERY EARLY MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER. SN 973. Cal. 7.63mm. 5.5” bbl and pinned 1-10 rear sight. This very early production Conehammer has the non-recessed barrel extension that is usually found on pistols to approximately 1500. Large font serial numbers on the backstrap. All numbered subframe components are matching. Even the grip screw is #973. Mismatched grips are numbered #968, accompanied by a scriptic A, and have the hollowed recesses typical for this serial range. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: The finish on this pistol has largely faded to gray with patina. The same condition applies to the small parts that were originally fire blued. Good bore with faintly discernible rifling and considerable corrosion. Accompanying the gun is a correct, but refinished Mauser shoulder stock. Two splits in the body, near the lid, have been repaired. The lug is non-factory matched to the pistol. Interesting early production Conehammer with non-recessed bbl extension and recessed grips mated to a forced-match shoulder stock. (Antique). 4-47197 LMA20 (2,500-3,500) 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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