*◊ SCARCE MAUSER C96 M1930, NAZI TEST EAGLE RIG.

*◊ SCARCE MAUSER C96 M1930, NAZI TEST EAGLE RIG. SN 919664. Caliber 7.63mm. Late M1930 Commercial with 5.5’’ bbl and 50-1000 slip-in rear sight. Usual chamber address with Crown-U marking on the left chamber flat. Nazi era Army Eagle/Swastika proof on the right chamber indicating issue to the Wehrmacht or SS. Full serial number on bbl extension behind the rear sight. Standard three line address on the right side of the frame. Universal safety. Correct, coarsely serrated wood grips. Proper period Mauser banner stamped stock is non-matching with black canvas hanger and cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess CONDITION: Bright 95-97% original salt blue. Rub marks and high point wear consistent with normal use. No attempt to touch up or enhance. Comparable condition grips. Bright bore and perfect mechanics. Semi-auto M1930s with Nazi Military Test Eagle proofs are far rarer than the more frequently seen but still highly desirable M712 Schnellfeuer pistols. 4-52123 LMA (5,000-7,500)

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
	3225	$5,900.00	◊ SCARCE MAUSER C96 M1930, NAZI TEST EAGLE RIG. SN 919664. Caliber 7.63mm. Late M1930 Commercial with 5.5’’ bbl and 50-1000 slip-in rear sight. Usual chamber address with Crown-U marking on the left chamber flat. Nazi era Army Eagle/Swastika proof on the right chamber indicating issue to the Wehrmacht or SS. Full serial number on bbl extension behind the rear sight. Standard three line address on the right side of the frame. Universal safety. Correct, coarsely serrated wood grips. Proper period Mauser banner stamped stock is non-matching with black canvas hanger and cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess CONDITION: Bright 95-97% original salt blue. Rub marks and high point wear consistent with normal use. No attempt to touch up or enhance. Comparable condition grips. Bright bore and perfect mechanics. Semi-auto M1930s with Nazi Military Test Eagle proofs are far rarer than the more frequently seen but still highly desirable M712 Schnellfeuer pistols. 4-52123 LMA (5,000-7,500) 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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