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*MAUSER C96 SMALL RING CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
*MAUSER C96 SMALL RING CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK.
SN 1021. Caliber 9mm Export. Mauser made just over 1000 carbines that were numbered in a separate serial range. As one of the last examples, this carbine had a bbl length of 16" and a grooved slip-in rear sight marked 50-500. Usual chamber address with the number 1009 on the left chamber flat and British proofing on the bbl. At some point, carbine #1021 may have had a damaged bbl as the gun is a mismatch: bbl assembly #1009 was joined onto subframe and frame #1021 with matching stock #1021. The bbl assembly is interesting for it confirms Mauser made some late carbines in 9mm Export, a caliber underscored by the small 50-500 sight graduations and grooved follower. The right side of the frame is marked with the usual two line address while the left side is stamped "Germany" for purpose of export. In addition to the usual late features that include a short extractor, two lug firing pin, and a thin trigger, this gun was also fitted with a serrated floorplate and a release button inside the trigger guard. Depressing the serrated button in the trigger guard unlocks the floorplate that can be slid forward off the frame. All portions of the gun retain their original rust blue while the extractor, sight cursor, bolt stop, safety, and disassembly button are fire blued. The forend and buttstock retain their original varnish and the buttplate is original with no cracks or chips, and marked with the intertwined MW logo. As usual for most carbines, sling swivels are mounted on the forend and buttstock. PROVENANCE: Joseph J. Schroeder, Jr. Collection. CONDITION: All parts retain their original blue, and despite the mismatch, the bbl extension color is a perfect match for the frame. There is fading and some oxidation of the more fragile metallic blue of the stock lug with fading in the areas of handling. At least 97% bright blue with 80-90% blue on the attaching iron. Fire blue on the small parts including the trigger is in comparable condition. Forend and stock retain most of their original varnish with a superficial scattering of nicks and dings. The screw slots are largely unmarred. Bright bore with sharply defined rifling and minimal corrosion. Perfect mechanics. This very unusual carbine reflects an interesting mix of features that should appeal to every collector. 4-48551 LMA39