Manufactured circa 1905, this is an excellent example of an early small ring commercial Mauser Model 1896 Broomhandle pistol. Blade front and thousand-meter tangent rear sights, with the "crown/crown/U" proof on the left of the chamber, and "WAFFENFABRIK/MAUSER/OBERNDORF a/N" on top. All visible serial numbers are matching minus the grip panels numbered "664" on the underside. Includes a walnut holster/shoulder stock marked with matching number "071" on the mounting iron, and "F. FRANEK/D.BERKOVICE" marked leather stock suspension harness.

Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish with some light wear on the back strap from stock mounting, very light edge wear, a few areas of light freckling, 75% plus original niter blue finish on small parts and 40% plus original straw finish on the trigger. Grips are excellent with crisp serrations and minimal handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. Included shoulder stock is excellent, with a crack around the rear button, 85% original blue finish on the left plate, and smooth gray patina on the mounting iron. Leather suspension rig is very fine.