*MAUSER C96 EARLY COMMERCIAL FLATSIDE WITH PINNED SIGHT.

*MAUSER C96 EARLY COMMERCIAL FLATSIDE WITH PINNED SIGHT. SN 21277. Cal. 7.63mm. Early Commercial Flatside with 5-1/2″ bbl, long extractor, pinned 1-10 rear sight, single lug firing pin and large ring hammer. Usual address on chamber with full SN on left chamber flat. Crown “U” proofing on left side of bbl extension and antler proof on right side. Matching numbers on rear of bolt, hammer, subframe, locking lever and rear of frame. Disassembly shows all matching SN though grips appear renumbered. Flatside production with a pinned rear sight was limited to about 500 guns, making this an infrequently encountered variation. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: Pistol has 80% original rust blue. Most fading is on bbl with more advanced patina on front and backstraps that are turning brown in handled areas. Cold blue was applied to floorplate. Original strawed trigger and fire blued small parts are consistent with the overall condition of the pistol. Fairly bright bore with good rifling and frosting. (C&R). 4-47220 LMA61 (3,000-5,000)

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
	2387	$2,875.00	MAUSER C96 EARLY COMMERCIAL FLATSIDE WITH PINNED SIGHT. SN 21277. Cal. 7.63mm. Early Commercial Flatside with 5-1/2″ bbl, long extractor, pinned 1-10 rear sight, single lug firing pin and large ring hammer. Usual address on chamber with full SN on left chamber flat. Crown “U” proofing on left side of bbl extension and antler proof on right side. Matching numbers on rear of bolt, hammer, subframe, locking lever and rear of frame. Disassembly shows all matching SN though grips appear renumbered. Flatside production with a pinned rear sight was limited to about 500 guns, making this an infrequently encountered variation. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: Pistol has 80% original rust blue. Most fading is on bbl with more advanced patina on front and backstraps that are turning brown in handled areas. Cold blue was applied to floorplate. Original strawed trigger and fire blued small parts are consistent with the overall condition of the pistol. Fairly bright bore with good rifling and frosting. (C&R). 4-47220 LMA61 (3,000-5,000) 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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