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Standard Pre-War Commercial C96 Broomhandle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Standard Pre-War Commercial C96 Broomhandle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Standard Pre-War Commercial C96 Mauser Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol, #61831, 7.63mm (.30 Mauser), 5-1/2'' barrel, blue finish, 34-groove walnut grips, early small ring hammer, rear sight calibrated ''50-1000'' with vertically marked ''900-1000'' increments; late safety, late two-lug firing pin, late trigger and extractor, standard chamber markings repeated in center of right rear frame panel, with serial number marked on the left diagonal flat and top of rear gripstrap, and German definitive pistol proof. In combination shoulder stock/holster with leather shoulder strap bandolier-type hanger, and one double stripper clip pouch attached. Condition is very good retaining approx. 80%-85% original rust blue with moderate general high edgewear, and additional losses of finish to left side of frame from contact with internal metal portions of shoulder stock. Grips with just beginning moderate wear showing small dings and one very minor loss to left panel. Fire blue s!
mall parts retain 30%-40% of their vibrant hues. Action is crisp, bore is at least fine with very minor frosting in grooves. Stock shows additional coat of linseed oil, and unmarked attaching iron may be from a later vintage stock. Leather sling and hanger with most aluminum hardware, studs in buckle, and double magazine pouch with brass studs, remaining in very good and supple condition. Est.: $2,500-$3,500.