May 28 & 29, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2020
Manufactured 1915/1916. Serial number 294855. U Crown proofed with top chamber flat marked "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF/N". Slide adjustable rear sight graduated from 50 to 1000 meters. Rust blue finish with fire blue appointments. Left side of frame marked "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A. NECKAR". Hammer is marked NS for New Safety. Matching numbers were observed after detailed disassembly on frame, grips, barrel, trigger assembly, bolt, sear, locking block, magazine floor plate, and bolt guide. Stock is Mauser banner marked and numbers matching on attaching iron. Imperial proof is located on right side barrel flat. CONDITION: Very fine with 60% original blue finish remaining. Bore is very fine and action operates properly. Grips are excellent without distress. Stock is very fine and without cracks. Leather holster is good with strong 1917 dated markings from J.M. Eckart/ULM. A very attractive and correct Wartime Commercial C-96 with all matching numbers. TDW
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Caliber/Bore
.30 Mauser/7.63