This is an excellent example of a very desirable, early production, Mauser Model 1896 "cone hammer" pistol. This model became the final frame configuration for the standard 1896 pattern throughout production. This beautiful pistol has the early long extractor, milled panel frame with the raised rear panel on the left side, the dovetailed firing pin retainer, and early wide trigger. The right side of the barrel extension has the Mauser antler firing proof, and the left side has the "crown/crown/U" proof. The chamber is marked "WAFFENFABRIK/MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/N". It has the military style adjustable rear sight marked 50-500 meters with the fixed front sight. It has the standard 23-groove walnut grips, both correctly numbered on the back sides, and a lanyard ring and stud on the butt.

Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish and 80% original nitre blue with the balance a smooth grey patina mostly isolated to small patches on the grip straps. The grips are also excellent with minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent.