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*× MAUSER C96 "RED 9" REWORK.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,000.00 USD
*× MAUSER C96  RED 9  REWORK.
SN 81753. Caliber 9mm. Standard Red 9 with 5.5’’ bbl and 50-500 slip-in rear sight. Cursor is missing the plunger-stop and spring. Standard chamber address and full serial number on the left chamber flat. Small Crown-U on left side on bbl extension; military acceptance on the right side. To the left of the military acceptance is an Eagle/Swastika/H.Za.Jt.18 rework mark (Heeres Zeugamt Ingostadt). This gun has a short fire blued extractor along with a fire blued cursor, bolt stop, firing pin, safety, trigger and grip screw. Two line address on right side of frame. Standard walnut grips each marked with a large red 9. All visible numbers are matching. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine. 90% original blue with comparable condition fire blue on the small parts. As mentioned, the sight cursor is missing its plunger and associated spring. Original grips. Slightly dull bore and perfect mechanics. Full size Red 9 reworks are very difficult to find, especially with their original finish.   4-52129