*MAUSER C96 PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL.

*MAUSER C96 PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL. SN 113962. Caliber 7.63mm. Standard Pre-War Commercial. with 5.5″ bbl and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Crown U proofed on the left side of the chamber flat. Standard two line address on the right side of the frame. Marked “GERMANY” in capital letters on the left frame. A mid-production example with a fire blued extractor, cursor, bolt stop, safety, and grip screw. The trigger is strawed. Standard walnut grips with original varnish. All matching numbers on disassembly except the follower which is unnumbered as is correct for this type of pistol. PROVENANCE: Joseph J. Schroeder, Jr. Collection. CONDITION: 97% original blue with minor scuffs under the bbl and wear under the floorplate and trigger guard. A few minor spots of discoloration on the right side of the magazine well and trace thinning of the front strap. Generally bright bore with strong rifling but oxidized from corrosive ammunition. Perfect mechanics. Overall, an extremely fine example of a mid-production Pre-war Commercial C96. 4-48576 LMA1 (1,750-3,000)

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
	3429	$2,300.00	MAUSER C96 PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL. SN 113962. Caliber 7.63mm. Standard Pre-War Commercial. with 5.5″ bbl and slip-in 50-1000 rear sight. Crown U proofed on the left side of the chamber flat. Standard two line address on the right side of the frame. Marked “GERMANY” in capital letters on the left frame. A mid-production example with a fire blued extractor, cursor, bolt stop, safety, and grip screw. The trigger is strawed. Standard walnut grips with original varnish. All matching numbers on disassembly except the follower which is unnumbered as is correct for this type of pistol. PROVENANCE: Joseph J. Schroeder, Jr. Collection. CONDITION: 97% original blue with minor scuffs under the bbl and wear under the floorplate and trigger guard. A few minor spots of discoloration on the right side of the magazine well and trace thinning of the front strap. Generally bright bore with strong rifling but oxidized from corrosive ammunition. Perfect mechanics. Overall, an extremely fine example of a mid-production Pre-war Commercial C96. 4-48576 LMA1 (1,750-3,000) 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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