*MAUSER C96, PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL, PERSIAN CONTRACT.

*MAUSER C96, PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL, PERSIAN CONTRACT. SN 154329. Cal. 7.63mm. Scarce Persian contract with 5-1/2″ bbl and 50-1000 rear sight. About 1,000 guns were made with the Persian crest that was applied within a larger than usual panel surrounded by a thin border. Rising sun is stamped on left side of bbl extension just ahead of rear sight. All matching numbers on detailed disassembly including the grips. No military modifications. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: 80% original blue with most oxidation involving bbl, forward mag well and front/back straps. Comparable condition fire blue on small parts. Bore with strong rifling. Peppered grooves from shooting corrosive ammunition. (C&R). 4-47252 LMA28 (2,500-4,000)

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
	2415	$5,175.00	MAUSER C96, PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL, PERSIAN CONTRACT. SN 154329. Cal. 7.63mm. Scarce Persian contract with 5-1/2″ bbl and 50-1000 rear sight. About 1,000 guns were made with the Persian crest that was applied within a larger than usual panel surrounded by a thin border. Rising sun is stamped on left side of bbl extension just ahead of rear sight. All matching numbers on detailed disassembly including the grips. No military modifications. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: 80% original blue with most oxidation involving bbl, forward mag well and front/back straps. Comparable condition fire blue on small parts. Bore with strong rifling. Peppered grooves from shooting corrosive ammunition. (C&R). 4-47252 LMA28 (2,500-4,000) 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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