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

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WWI Mauser Broomhandle Military Contract  Red 9  Semi-Automatic Pistol
This is an excellent example of a Mauser Contract, "Red 9"semi-automatic pistol. The trigger, safety, rear sight elevation bar and extractor have a brilliant niter blue finish. The grips have a large "9" filled with red paint burned into both sides. The right side of the pistol receiver is marked: "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER / OBERNDORF A NECKAR.". The top of the barrel chamber is marked: "WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER / OBERNDORF A/N." There is an imperial eagle proof stamped on the front of the magazine. All components have matching serial numbers including the grips. 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.
BBL: 5-1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 9 mm P
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 80538
Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 98% original finish with some minor spotting on the barrel and light wear on the muzzle and slide rails. The grips are excellent showing lanyard ring indentations on the inside edge of the left panel, a small ding on the right panel. The markings, all highlighted in white, remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.