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3415
$3,737.50

*RARE C96 LONG BARRELED BOLO WITH SMALL RING HAMMER AND LONG EXTRACTOR. SN 40695. Caliber 7.63mm. This very scarce long bbl Bolo was one of the first to have a small ring hammer. 5.5″ bbl and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Two lug firing pin. Mauser chamber address with full serial number on the left side of the chamber flat. Crown U mark on the left side of the bbl extension. Antler proof on the right side. Standard two line address on the right side of the frame. Fire blued extractor, cursor, bolt stop, safety and grip screw. Strawed trigger. Standard walnut grips with original finish. All matching numbers on disassembly. Complete with closely serialed stock for a long bbl Bolo whose lug is numbered 40674. Plunger has been refitted to the lug. A brass belt loop has been added to the right side of the stock, the lid has been recessed for additional clearance and the latch retainer has been removed and replaced with a brass fixture. PROVENANCE: Joseph J. Schroeder, Jr. Collection. CONDITION: 90-95% original blue with scattered freckling and toning, particularly around the magazine well, on the floorplate, and on the frontstrap. Original, comparable condition fire blue on the small parts and original straw on the trigger. Bright, nearly mirror bore with minimal oxidation. Perfect mechanics. Stock has most of its original varnish with numerous dings and handling marks. Spine has several cracks, the largest measuring 3.25″, and a small split has been repaired. Body of the lug has 30% fire blue with the balance having faded to gray. Minor marring on the top surface corresponds to a reinserted plunger. Excellent original fire blue on the hinge. Mauser made very few long bbl Bolos with these features, seldom offered for sale in any condition. 4-48569 LMA8 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013
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