This is an example of a Mauser Contract "Red 9" semi-automatic pistol. The trigger, safety, rear sight elevation bar and extractor have a brilliant niter blue finish, with the small ring variation hammer which is marked with the intertwined "NS" for New Safety. The rear sight is graduated to 500 meters. The internally numbered matching serialized 23 groove grips have a large "9" filled with red paint carved into both sides. The right side of the pistol receiver is marked "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/OBERNDORF A NECKAR.". The top of the barrel chamber is lightly marked "WAFFENFABRIK/MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/N." All components have matching serial numbers including the grips. The Mauser "crown/U" proof mark is located on the upper left side of the receiver below the serial number and on the top left side of the bolt. The bottom of the barrel is marked with an "M/star", and with a series of small letters and numbers on the bottom flat. The pistol is complete with a number matching stock/holster.

Fine as arsenal refinished, with 99% blue finish, and only minimal handling marks. Grips are very fine, with some small pressure indentations on the right scale. Stock/holster is very good as revarnished. Mechanically excellent.