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Lot #3481
Lot #3483

Lot 3482: Mauser Model 1896 Red "9" Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol

Excellent World War I Mauser Model 1896 Red "9" Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Shoulder Stock Rig and Book

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 13, 2020

Lot 3482: Mauser Model 1896 Red "9" Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol

Excellent World War I Mauser Model 1896 Red "9" Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Shoulder Stock Rig and Book

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 13, 2020

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $8,500
Price Realized:
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Excellent World War I Mauser Model 1896 Red "9" Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Shoulder Stock Rig and Book

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 1896
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm para
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2956
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 234
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Blade front and tangent rear sights, graduated to 1,000 meters, with the top of the chamber marked "WAFFENFABRIK/MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/N", a "crown/crown/U" proof on the left flat and the serial number on the upper left flat. Standard two-line address on the right side of the frame, with the reverse blank, milled panels, niter blue safety, extractor and sight elevator, stock cut back strap, lanyard ring and matching number 32-groove, "red 9" marked, hardwood grips. Includes a walnut shoulder stock/holster with attaching iron marked with the matching partial serial number "927" leather suspension rig, and "1915" dated Hoffman leather holster rig with wood handled bore rod. A copy of the book "The Mauser Self-Loading Pistol" by Belford and Dunlap is also included.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 98% bright original blue remaining, some traces of mild edge wear visible and extremely small surface scratches. Grips are also excellent with some dings on the bottom. Mechanically excellent. Stock is also excellent with 95% bright original nitre blue on the hinge, some dings on the wood, gray/brown patina on the fittings, and multiple cracks visible on the leather straps. An outstanding "Red 9" rig!



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