Fine Modern & Antique Arms - November 2023 : Sale A1123 Lot 1051
A MAUSER 7.63mm C96 BROOMHANDLE CONE-HAMMER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 13789,

Product Details

* A MAUSER 7.63mm C96 BROOMHANDLE CONE-HAMMER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 13789,
for 1898, with 5 1/2in. tapering barrel (ring-bulged centrally, not recommended for use), long extractor claw to bolt, 500 metre rear-sight, matching number 'cone' shaped hammer, milled sides to frame (dent to right side of magazine housing), broad trigger and 23-groove bag-shaped walnut grips, traces of finish throughout

Provenance: This pistol is interesting in that the majority of pistols made in the serial number range 12200-14999 were large ring-hammer models

* Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Estimate £400-600

S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.


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