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WWI Mauser Broomhandle Military Contract "Red 9" Semi-Automatic Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:475.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 2,500.00 USD
WWI Mauser Broomhandle Military Contract  Red 9  Semi-Automatic Pistol
The right side of the receiver is marked "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER / OBERNDORF A NECKAR" and the top of the chamber is marked "WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER / OBERNDORF A/N.". The Mauser "crown / U" definitive proof mark is located on the upper left side of the receiver on the flat below the serial number and on top left side of the bolt, with the rear of the hammer having the new safety ("NS") marking and a crown/gothic letter proof on the right receiver flat. The rear sight is graduated from 50-500 meters. The trigger, safety, rear sight elevation bar and extractor have a brilliant niter blue finish. The groove grips have a large number "9" correctly filled with red paint on both sides. Visible matching serial numbers including the grips.
BBL: 5-1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 9 mm P
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 63980
Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 90% plus original blue finish with the barrel and backstrap thinning to a gray patina and the remaining surfaces thinning to a brown patina, along with some minor edge wear. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks and a pressure mark from the lanyard ring. Mechanically excellent.