Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 1896
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 7.63 mm Mauser auto
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
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Serial Number: Catalog Page: 240
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:Blade front and tangent rear sights graduated to 1,000 yards, with the top of the chamber marked "WAFFENFABRIK/MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/N", "Crown/Crown/U" proof on the left flat, and the serial number on the upper left side. Finish is a high polish blue with a bright bolt, matte gray hammer assembly and niter blue small parts. Fitted with a pair of 31-groove hardwood grips numbered to match the pistol. Included with the lot is a hardwood shoulder stock numbered "497" on the mounting iron.
Rating Definition:Very fine, with 85% plus original blue finish, showing fading, light pits around the grip straps, trigger guard and the rear of the bolt, mild edge wear and scattered handling marks. A few takedown scratches are present on the magazine floor plate, and storage residue is present in the protected areas. Strong niter blue is present on the small parts, with areas of gray patina on the high points. The grips are very fine, with a few dents, and the stock is fine, with a few dings on the wood and rust on the iron. Mechanically excellent.