GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
MAUSER C96 EARLY FLATSIDE, NO SERIAL NUMBER.MAUSERC 96NSN (1A)7.63 MMMODERN; IMPORTCaliber:7.63mm. Large Ring Hammer Flatside with 5.5” bbl and slip-in 1-10 rear sight. Usual chamber address. No visible serial number on chamber flat, hammer, subframe or frame. No proofing or inspector markings on any externally visible surfaces. Long extractor, single lug firing pin. Fire blued extractor, sight assembly, bolt stop, safety, grip screw. Thin, strawed trigger. Not disassembled. Serrated wood grips. Lanyard ring. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. 85-90% original blue showing considerable use but no neglect. Comparable condition fire blued and strawed parts. Finely serrated grips are oil-darkened with handling marks and minimal loss. Original finish but no serial numbers or proofs suggest assembly for in-house testing. It may have been assembled just prior to the Italian Navy contract or simply an assemblage of spare parts that were included in the sale. A very interesting pistol whose features, or lack thereof, invite further research. 43475-774 LMA (2,500-3,500)