This is an excellent example of a WWI 1896 Mauser semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Luger. It is a standard WWI 1896 small ring variation with the late style "NS" marked hammer. Standard sights with the tangent rear sight marked 50-500 meters with the standard 23 groove grips branded with the large "9" on each side filled with red paint. Standard receiver and frame markings of "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/OBERNDORF A NECKAR." and "WAFFENFABRIK/MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/N." 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.

Excellent with 97% plus blue remaining with wear on the edges and high spots with finish loss on the underside of the barrel. The grips are very fine with nice clear markings showing light pressure dents and handling marks on both sides with heavier marks on the very bottom of the grips. Missing the lanyard loop on the butt, with matching serial numbers.