GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, FIXED SIGHT, WITH FACTORY MATCHING STOCK. MAUSER C96 CONE HAMMER 7346 7.63 MAUSER Cal. 7.63 mm. Standard configuration fixed sight Conehammer with 4.75" bbl, having a fixed front and rear sight. Chamber with usual 3-line address. Crown/Crown U proof on left side of bbl extension. Antler acceptance on right side. Full SN on back of frame, under locking lever, and repeated on back of hammer. Mismatched bolt assembly numbered "3224", with replacement extractor. Bolt stop numbered "024". All other parts are matching, including each of the grips. Lanyard ring present. Orig matching stock with repairs to lid and body including use of an external metal band. PROVENANCE: The Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin Collection - Germany. CONDITION: Approximately 70-80% orig rust blue with wear in front of mag housing and grip straps that have largely transitioned to a mellow patina. Comparable condition grips that are dark with oil staining and scattering of light handling dings. Dull bore with barely discernible rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. G-VG stock that has been sanded with previously noted repairs and lug with touch-up. Fixed sight Conehammers are seldom encountered, particularly with a matching stock. 49829-79 LMA (5,000-10,000)