1199 SUPER RARE, DOCUMENTED SYSTEM MAUSER, BROOMHANDLE,

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This item SOLD at 2023 Nov 03 @ 13:19UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 4,000.00 USD
Estimated at 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
EARLY STOCK. Cal. 7.63mm S# 360. Bbl 5 1/2". Exceptionally early Mauser C96 with hand inscribed "SYSTEM/ MAUSER" on chamber with era correct shoulder stock. Exact pistol featured in the classic reference text System Mauser by Breathed & Schroeder, mentioned and photographed on pages 32, 33! Standard 10-shot pistol with fixed front sight and tangent rear sight graduated 1-10. Long extractor, independently secured firing pin, and earliest style safety, this example with an extended head. Left side of barrel extension with Crown/C/U marking. Early frame milling that does not include island in rearmost panel. Full serial number "360" on upper backstrap with serial number repeated on sight bar and cursor. Disassembly shows all matching numbers including the replacement floorplate, transfer bar, sear, sear spring, subframe, and locking lever. Follower, bolt stop, and firing pin retainer are unnumbered. Original serrated walnut grips, matching, with scriptic "A" inspector proofs. Lanyard ring is present. Accompanied by an original Conehammer shoulder stock serial number "727" applied to the hinge and lid with an externally unnumbered lug. CONDITION: VG original blue with scattered fine dings on either side of the rear of barrel extension. Touched up fire blue on extractor and firing pin retainer, bolt stop likely a replacement, with advanced oxidation. Balance of small parts with age appropriate wear and toning. Oil darkened grips with scattered dings, no splits. Bright bore with shallow rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. VG+ shoulder stock with most original finish, no cracks, spotting on hinge and iron. Lid does not close when pistol is inserted, but good fit to attached pistol. Your chance to acquire a System Mauser C96, that was featured in the classic text "System Mauser"! (01-24238/LA). ANTIQUE. $8,000-12,000.