*MAUSER C96 RED 9 COMMERCIAL.

*MAUSER C96 RED 9 COMMERCIAL. SN 137612. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Standard late production Red 9 Commercial with 5-1/2″ bbl and 50-500 rear sight. No military marking as these last Red 9s were sold commercially. Follower is grooved for the 9mm cartridge. Polish is better than the usual wartime production as is the finish on the grips. “NS” hammer, hollowed safety. Disassembly shows all matching parts including grips. No lanyard ring present. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: Pistol has 97% orig rust blue with 90-95% orig fire blue on the small parts. Hollowed safety suggests replacement or modification from a Pre-War Commercial. (C&R). 4-47257 LMA32 (2,000-3,000)

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
	2419	$2,875.00	MAUSER C96 RED 9 COMMERCIAL. SN 137612. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Standard late production Red 9 Commercial with 5-1/2″ bbl and 50-500 rear sight. No military marking as these last Red 9s were sold commercially. Follower is grooved for the 9mm cartridge. Polish is better than the usual wartime production as is the finish on the grips. “NS” hammer, hollowed safety. Disassembly shows all matching parts including grips. No lanyard ring present. PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: Pistol has 97% orig rust blue with 90-95% orig fire blue on the small parts. Hollowed safety suggests replacement or modification from a Pre-War Commercial. (C&R). 4-47257 LMA32 (2,000-3,000) 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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