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Lot 2602: Mauser - Broomhandle

Mauser "French Gendarme" Contract Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Lot 2602: Mauser - Broomhandle

Mauser "French Gendarme" Contract Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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Mauser "French Gendarme" Contract Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 1896
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 7.63 mm Mauser auto
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 2511
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 337
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Fixed blade front and adjustable tangent rear sight graduated to 500 meters. The top of the chamber is marked with the three-line Oberndorf address with a single "crown/U" proof on the left side of the barrel extension. The right side of the frame is marked with the two-line Oberndorf address. With an "NS" new safety marked small ring hammer, and matching visible partial and full serial numbers. The grip frame is slotted for a stock and the grips are checkered with the Mauser monogram in the center. Refer to page 132-133 of "System Mauser" by Breathed and Schroeder for identification of this variation of Mauser Broomhandle pistol.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally restored with 99% of the blue finish, light handling marks overall, clear markings, and bright nitre blue finish on the small parts. Grips are fine with moderate wear, well defined checkering, and some small dings. Mechanically excellent.



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