*◊ MAUSER C96 LARGE RING HAMMER EXPERIMENTAL PISTOL WITH FIXED REAR SIGHT, MARKED SERIAL NUMBER “E”.

*◊ MAUSER C96 LARGE RING HAMMER EXPERIMENTAL PISTOL WITH FIXED REAR SIGHT, MARKED SERIAL NUMBER “E”. SN E/48012. Caliber 7.63mm. Large Ring Hammer pistol with 5.5” bbl and fixed rear sight. Usual chamber address. No external serial numbers and no proof marks indicating this to be an in-house test gun, not intended for sale. “E” marked on left chamber flat in usual serial number location; no marking on right side. Long extractor fitted to later bolt with 2-lug firing pin. Later form safety that is rotated up to engage. The letter “E” is repeated on the back of the hammer, subframe, locking lever and on the back of the frame just below the locking lever this being one of a range of experimental C96 pistols with letter rather than numerical serial numbers. Small parts generally fire blued except strawed trigger. Finely serrated grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Traces of cold blue over buffed surface with no original finish. “E” marking was added after the surface reworking. Extractor has been re-heat treated. There is no fire blue on the bolt stop that appears uniformly grey. Non-factory replaced firing pin. Dark, oiled grips with bruises and scattered nicks. An unusual Large Ring pistol, with a transitional bolt and later safety, whose developmental features should interest every C96 collector. 4-53017 LMA (1,750-2,500)

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
	3229	$1,888.00	◊ MAUSER C96 LARGE RING HAMMER EXPERIMENTAL PISTOL WITH FIXED REAR SIGHT, MARKED SERIAL NUMBER “E”. SN E/48012. Caliber 7.63mm. Large Ring Hammer pistol with 5.5” bbl and fixed rear sight. Usual chamber address. No external serial numbers and no proof marks indicating this to be an in-house test gun, not intended for sale. “E” marked on left chamber flat in usual serial number location; no marking on right side. Long extractor fitted to later bolt with 2-lug firing pin. Later form safety that is rotated up to engage. The letter “E” is repeated on the back of the hammer, subframe, locking lever and on the back of the frame just below the locking lever this being one of a range of experimental C96 pistols with letter rather than numerical serial numbers. Small parts generally fire blued except strawed trigger. Finely serrated grips. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Traces of cold blue over buffed surface with no original finish. “E” marking was added after the surface reworking. Extractor has been re-heat treated. There is no fire blue on the bolt stop that appears uniformly grey. Non-factory replaced firing pin. Dark, oiled grips with bruises and scattered nicks. An unusual Large Ring pistol, with a transitional bolt and later safety, whose developmental features should interest every C96 collector. 4-53017 LMA (1,750-2,500) 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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