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*MAUSER C96 LATE COMMERCIAL FLATSIDE, VL&D, WITH STOCK.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
*MAUSER C96 LATE COMMERCIAL FLATSIDE, VL&D, WITH STOCK.
SN 22702. Cal. 7.63mm. Late Commercial Flatside with 5-1/2" bbl, slip-in 1-10 rear sight, single lug firing pin and large ring hammer. Usual chamber address with SN on the left chamber flat. Crown "U" on left side and antler proof on right side. "Von Lengerke & Detmold New-York" on left frame. Visible matching numbers on bolt stop, bolt, hammer, subframe, locking lever and frame. Disassembly shows matching floorplate, follower, all subframe components, firing pin and grips. Right grip panel is marked "A Zinsser Jr" along the leading edge. Locking block is numbered "0225". Accompanied by an original Flatside shoulder stock whose lug has been renumbered "22533". PROVENANCE: Ralph Merrill Collection CONDITION: Stunning pistol with close to 99% bright, vibrant blue. Wear confined to a few scratches under bbl and a few dings and minimal wear to forward mag well. The front strap; an indicator of wear, has close to 100% original rust blue. Comparable condition original straw on trigger and fire blue on all of the small parts. Excellent grips retaining most of their varnish, owner stamping as previously marked, in keeping with overall condition of pistol. Bright bore with minimal frosting in grooves. Shoulder stock is in very good condition with original varnish. No cracks in lid though small amount of wood has been removed in safety recess. Moderate oxidation on original finish hinge. Lug has been refinished and renumbered. Stock lid will not close over gun without some adjustment. (C&R). 4-47221 LMA104