MAUSER C96 GERMANY ARMY TEST FLATSIDE.

MAUSER C96 GERMANY ARMY TEST FLATSIDE. SN 411. Cal. 7.63mm. 5.5” bbl and slip-in 5-500 rear sight. The WWI German Army tested approximately 450 C96s. In first group were Early Large Ring Transitionals; the second group, that numbered from 146-450, were Large Ring Flatsides. As was typical for these pistols, this Flatside has a Prussian Eagle under the barrel, just forward of the frame, and an Imperial acceptance mark on the right side of the bbl extension. One of just a few that were not slotted for a stock. Extensive disassembly shows all parts matching including the follower, floorplate, bolt, single lug firing pin, hammer, bbl extension, locking block, all numbered subframe components, trigger and both grips. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: Orig rust blue with extensive oxidation, a re-fire blued extractor and bolt stop, and a broken follower spring. Bore with strong rifling but corrosion. Very interesting Flatside whose historical importance should overshadow cosmetic considerations. (C & R). 4-47217 LMA (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
	2384	$2,950.00	MAUSER C96 GERMANY ARMY TEST FLATSIDE. SN 411. Cal. 7.63mm. 5.5” bbl and slip-in 5-500 rear sight. The WWI German Army tested approximately 450 C96s. In first group were Early Large Ring Transitionals; the second group, that numbered from 146-450, were Large Ring Flatsides. As was typical for these pistols, this Flatside has a Prussian Eagle under the barrel, just forward of the frame, and an Imperial acceptance mark on the right side of the bbl extension. One of just a few that were not slotted for a stock. Extensive disassembly shows all parts matching including the follower, floorplate, bolt, single lug firing pin, hammer, bbl extension, locking block, all numbered subframe components, trigger and both grips. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: Orig rust blue with extensive oxidation, a re-fire blued extractor and bolt stop, and a broken follower spring. Bore with strong rifling but corrosion. Very interesting Flatside whose historical importance should overshadow cosmetic considerations. (C & R). 4-47217 LMA (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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