MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, MEXICAN CONTRACT.

MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, MEXICAN CONTRACT. SN 8387. Caliber 7.63mm. Mid-range production Conehammer with 5.5″ bbl, Crown U marking on left bbl extension and antler proof on right side. Front sight modified to include a separate patridge-type insert. Pinned 50-500 rear sight. Early bolt with separate firing pin retainer. Ten shot example slotted for shoulder stock. This particular gun was made for Mexico as denoted by the R.M. (Republica Mexicano) as stamped just above the stock slot. All matching (including firing pin) except for grips, each panel numbered 13884. PROVENANCE: Joseph J. Schroeder, Jr. Collection. CONDITION: Very few Mexican contract Conehammers escaped being buffed and reblued. Though this example has moderate oxidation as reflected by superficial patina, the remaining finish, roughly estimated as 50%, is original. Condition of grips is consistent with the gun and they were originally fitted to a C96 of the same era. Bright bore with shallow rifling and oxidation from corrosive ammunition. Perfect mechanics. A seldom encountered variation, particularly in original condition. 4-48555 LMA2 (2,500-3,500)

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
	3410	$4,720.00	MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, MEXICAN CONTRACT. SN 8387. Caliber 7.63mm. Mid-range production Conehammer with 5.5″ bbl, Crown U marking on left bbl extension and antler proof on right side. Front sight modified to include a separate patridge-type insert. Pinned 50-500 rear sight. Early bolt with separate firing pin retainer. Ten shot example slotted for shoulder stock. This particular gun was made for Mexico as denoted by the R.M. (Republica Mexicano) as stamped just above the stock slot. All matching (including firing pin) except for grips, each panel numbered 13884. PROVENANCE: Joseph J. Schroeder, Jr. Collection. CONDITION: Very few Mexican contract Conehammers escaped being buffed and reblued. Though this example has moderate oxidation as reflected by superficial patina, the remaining finish, roughly estimated as 50%, is original. Condition of grips is consistent with the gun and they were originally fitted to a C96 of the same era. Bright bore with shallow rifling and oxidation from corrosive ammunition. Perfect mechanics. A seldom encountered variation, particularly in original condition. 4-48555 LMA2 (2,500-3,500) 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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