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Lot 297: Mauser 1896 Pistol 9 mm P

WWI Mauser Broomhandle Military Contract "Red 9" Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2010

Lot 297: Mauser 1896 Pistol 9 mm P

WWI Mauser Broomhandle Military Contract "Red 9" Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2010

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $2,500

WWI Mauser Broomhandle Military Contract "Red 9" Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 1896
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm P
Barrel: 5-1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
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Catalog Page: 72
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

The right side of the receiver is marked "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER / OBERNDORF A NECKAR" and the top of the chamber is marked "WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER / OBERNDORF A/N.". The Mauser "crown / U" definitive proof mark is located on the upper left side of the receiver on the flat below the serial number and on top left side of the bolt, with the rear of the hammer having the new safety ("NS") marking and a crown/gothic letter proof on the right receiver flat. The rear sight is graduated from 50-500 meters. The trigger, safety, rear sight elevation bar and extractor have a brilliant niter blue finish. The groove grips have a large number "9" correctly filled with red paint on both sides. Visible matching serial numbers including the grips.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The pistol retains 90% plus original blue finish with the barrel and backstrap thinning to a gray patina and the remaining surfaces thinning to a brown patina, along with some minor edge wear. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks and a pressure mark from the lanyard ring. Mechanically excellent.



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