UNUSUAL MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER WITH DEUTSCH:REICH INSCRIPTION.

UNUSUAL MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER WITH DEUTSCH:REICH INSCRIPTION. SN 1899. Caliber 7.63mm. Standard production Conehammer with 5.5” bbl and pinned 50-500 rear sight. Usual chamber address with Crown-U mark on left side of bbl extension; antler proof on right side. Long extractor, early safety and separately secured firing pin. The rear panel on the left side of the frame is marked “ WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/N/DEUTSCH:REICH” within a fine border, applied after the gun was finished. Small parts fire blued. All visible numbers matching. Original wood grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. At least 97% bright original blue with comparable condition fire blue on the small parts. Grips retain most of their original varnish and are consistent with the overall appearance of the pistol. Perfect mechanics. A very attractive Conehammer with an unusual frame inscription. 4-53007 LMA (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3215A	$5,900.00	UNUSUAL MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER WITH DEUTSCH:REICH INSCRIPTION. SN 1899. Caliber 7.63mm. Standard production Conehammer with 5.5” bbl and pinned 50-500 rear sight. Usual chamber address with Crown-U mark on left side of bbl extension; antler proof on right side. Long extractor, early safety and separately secured firing pin. The rear panel on the left side of the frame is marked “ WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/N/DEUTSCH:REICH” within a fine border, applied after the gun was finished. Small parts fire blued. All visible numbers matching. Original wood grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very fine. At least 97% bright original blue with comparable condition fire blue on the small parts. Grips retain most of their original varnish and are consistent with the overall appearance of the pistol. Perfect mechanics. A very attractive Conehammer with an unusual frame inscription. 4-53007 LMA (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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