May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/10/2024
Manufactured by Mauser in 1941. Toggle is marked with Mauser "BYF" code and frame is dated "41" near breech. Mounted with checkered wooden grips. Magazine exhibits matching "413" serial number on aluminum bottom. Salt blue finish. External numbers are all matching. Mauser "(eagle) / 655" waffenamts are visible on right frame flat and left side of barrel with "(eagle) / swastika" proofs visible on right side of barrel and near chamber. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, with the vast majority of original salt blue finish remaining with scattered light wear. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with crisp rifling.