RARE MAUSER C96 20-SHOT CONEHAMMER WITH NON-REINFORCED BARREL EXTENSION.

RARE MAUSER C96 20-SHOT CONEHAMMER WITH NON-REINFORCED BARREL EXTENSION. SN 757. Caliber 7.63mm. Mauser only made a handful of twenty shot C96s in this serial range. All had a 5.5″ bbl and a pinned 1-10 rear sight. Usual chamber markings. A Crown U on the left side of the bbl extension and an antler proof on the right side. There are no markings on either side of the frame that did not yet include a raised island in the rearmost panel on the left side. As true for most Conehammers, this gun has a long extractor and a separately retained firing pin. Serrated walnut grips and original lanyard ring. Detailed disassembly shows all matching parts except for the firing pin that is a blank replacement. The grips have the desirable “peanut style” recesses as often found in pistols in this serial range. PROVENANCE: Joseph J. Schroeder, Jr. Collection. CONDITION: Professional restoration with over 99% bright blue. Crisp chamber marking with thinning of the Crown U marking and antler proof. Hammer and subframe have been cleaned and original grips have been sanded and revarnished. Dull bore with shallow rifling amidst considerable corrosion. Perfect mechanics. Although refinished, this is an extremely difficult to find 20-shot whose rarity and charisma should outweigh other considerations. A real asset for any collector. 4-48549 LMA29 (15,000-20,000)

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
	3391	$13,800.00	RARE MAUSER C96 20-SHOT CONEHAMMER WITH NON-REINFORCED BARREL EXTENSION. SN 757. Caliber 7.63mm. Mauser only made a handful of twenty shot C96s in this serial range. All had a 5.5″ bbl and a pinned 1-10 rear sight. Usual chamber markings. A Crown U on the left side of the bbl extension and an antler proof on the right side. There are no markings on either side of the frame that did not yet include a raised island in the rearmost panel on the left side. As true for most Conehammers, this gun has a long extractor and a separately retained firing pin. Serrated walnut grips and original lanyard ring. Detailed disassembly shows all matching parts except for the firing pin that is a blank replacement. The grips have the desirable “peanut style” recesses as often found in pistols in this serial range. PROVENANCE: Joseph J. Schroeder, Jr. Collection. CONDITION: Professional restoration with over 99% bright blue. Crisp chamber marking with thinning of the Crown U marking and antler proof. Hammer and subframe have been cleaned and original grips have been sanded and revarnished. Dull bore with shallow rifling amidst considerable corrosion. Perfect mechanics. Although refinished, this is an extremely difficult to find 20-shot whose rarity and charisma should outweigh other considerations. A real asset for any collector. 4-48549 LMA29 (15,000-20,000) 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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