*◊ MAUSER C96 FRENCH GENDARME WITH HARD RUBBER GRIPS.

*◊ MAUSER C96 FRENCH GENDARME WITH HARD RUBBER GRIPS. SN 432499. Caliber 7.63mm. The French Gendarme pistols were assembled with a Bolo bbl extension and a frame having a full size grip. This pistol has a 4’’ bbl and a slip-in 50-500 rear sight. Standard chamber address and full serial number on the left chamber flat. Small Crown-U marking on left side of bbl extension, no marking on the right side. Standard two line address on the right side of the frame. Short extractor, two lug firing pin and NS marked hammer. All visible numbers are matching. Correct hard rubber checkered grips with WM logo. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 97% original blue with sharp edge wear. Slight fading of the front and back strap. Bright bore. Excellent condition hard rubber grips with only minimal handling marks. Perfect mechanics. One of the better French Gendarmes to be offered at auction. 4-53030 LMA103 (2,000-3,000)

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
	3227	$2,415.00	◊ MAUSER C96 FRENCH GENDARME WITH HARD RUBBER GRIPS. SN 432499. Caliber 7.63mm. The French Gendarme pistols were assembled with a Bolo bbl extension and a frame having a full size grip. This pistol has a 4’’ bbl and a slip-in 50-500 rear sight. Standard chamber address and full serial number on the left chamber flat. Small Crown-U marking on left side of bbl extension, no marking on the right side. Standard two line address on the right side of the frame. Short extractor, two lug firing pin and NS marked hammer. All visible numbers are matching. Correct hard rubber checkered grips with WM logo. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright 97% original blue with sharp edge wear. Slight fading of the front and back strap. Bright bore. Excellent condition hard rubber grips with only minimal handling marks. Perfect mechanics. One of the better French Gendarmes to be offered at auction. 4-53030 LMA103 (2,000-3,000) 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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