Manufactured circa 1900, this is an early pattern "large ring flat side" Broomhandle pistol. Blade front and thousand-meter tangent rear sights, with the "crown/crown/U" proof on the left side of the chamber, "antler" style proof on the right, and "WAFFENFABRIK/MAUSER/OBERNDORF a/N" on top. The hammer is the early "large ring" configuration, with a matching early safety and the flat-sided frame. All visible serial numbers are matching including the underside of both grip panels. Includes a walnut shoulder stock marked with matching number "23499" on the mounting iron.

Very fine, retains 85% original blue finish, 85% plus restored niter blue finish on small parts, 40% plus straw finish on the trigger, and sharp reapplied markings in the metal. Grips are also very fine as professionally refinished, with some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Included shoulder stock is very fine as professionally renumbered to match the pistol, with some light handling marks and 85% plus restored niter blue finish on the attaching iron and hinge.