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Early Lg. Ring C-96 Mauser Broomhandle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,400.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Early Lg. Ring C-96 Mauser Broomhandle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Named Galipoli Officer's Early Transitional Large Ring Hammer C-96 Mauser Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol, #12685, 7.63mm, 5-1/2'' barrel, blue finish, 23-groove walnut grips, early safety, firing pin, trigger and extractor; early adjustable sights marked ''50-500''. Right side of frame hand-inscribed ''Westley Richards & Co. Ltd/London W''; left side of magazine marked ''Charles B.C. Storey/Lancaster/England''. Pistols of this era are often found with English dealer markings. This particular example was mfg'd in 1898 making it an antique, with the original owner being Lt. C.B.C. Storey, a member of the Lancaster Fusiliers, who served at Galipoli. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 96% lightly thinning and toning blue. Grips with minor scuffs. Action is crisp, bore is good with even general frosting. Later made holster is also included. Est.: $2,400-$4,000. (Antique)