May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/10/2024
Manufactured clandestinely by Mauser in 1935 in an attempt to circumvent Allied sanctions on Germany after World War I. "G" date code observed on front of frame near chamber. Mauser's cryptic "S/42" marking observed on toggle. All external numbers match. Grips are serial numbered to the rest of the gun. Blue finish with strawed small parts and mounted with checkered wood grips. Accompanied by 2 matching magazines serial numbered on aluminum bottoms (also numbered "1 and "2") with the original Robert Larsen 1935 dated leather flap holster serial numbered to the gun. Holster has loading tool which is also serial numbered to the gun. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining the vast majority of original blue finish, with scattered light wear and thinning. Straw components retain thinning color. Grips show no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Holster is excellent with light handling marks and edge wear.