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Lot 579: Mauser "French Gendarme" Pattern Broomhandle Pistol

Excellent Mauser "French Gendarme" Pattern Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Lot 579: Mauser "French Gendarme" Pattern Broomhandle Pistol

Excellent Mauser "French Gendarme" Pattern Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Excellent Mauser "French Gendarme" Pattern 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:
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 314
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/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, and "Germany" on the left. "NS" new safety marked small ring hammer, matching visible partial and full serial numbers. The correct original checkered grips are decorated with "MW" monograms and matching numbers on both internal panels.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing some mild edge wear, some light dings concentrated on the barrel, and other light handling marks. 90% bright original nitre blue remains on the small parts. The grips are also excellent, with a few dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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