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World War I Mauser Broomhandle Military Contract "Red 9" Semi-Automatic Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Semiautomatic Handguns Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,750.00 USD
World War I Mauser Broomhandle Military Contract  Red 9  Semi-Automatic Pistol
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World War I 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 proofmark is located on the left side of the barrel extension below the serial number and on top left side of the bolt, with the rear of the hammer having the new safety ("NS") marking, a crown/gothic letter proof on the right side of the receiver, and the bottom of the barrel is marked with an "M" over a six point star, a "crown/K" proof, a partial "S" the number "2", "Z", unrecognizable mark and "M". Complete and partial visible serial numbers match. The rear sight is graduated from 50-500 meters. The trigger, safety, rear sight elevation bar and extractor are niter blue finish and the pistol is fitted with grooved grips with the large red paint filled carved number "9".

Manufacture: Mauser
Model: 1896
BBL: 5 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 9 mm parabellum
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 53285

Very fine. The pistol retains 95% original thinning blue finish with some muzzle and high edge wear. The small components retain most of the original, bright fire blue finish with some flaking on the sight elevator and safety. The grips are also very fine with eleven added serrated lines on the bottom of the right panel, a moderate indention from the now absent lanyard loop and minor handling marks. The markings are clear and crisp. Mechanically excellent.