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Ultra Rare German War Ministry Mauser C96 Test Pistol
Guns International #: 102271889 Seller's Inventory #: 24962
Category: Mauser Pistols - Mauser Pistols - Broomhandle
Seller's Information
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Seller: Legacy-Collectibles
Company: Legacy Collectibles
Member Since: 3/22/18
First Name: Chris
Last Name: Joiner
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 19301
Country: United States
Phone: (610) 981-6041
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 65
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
$40 Shipping for Handguns $60 Shipping on Long guns (Fully insured, signature required)
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Description:
In late 1901, the German War Ministry purchased just over 200 Large Ring Flatside pistols that were serial numbered from approx "170" to "425" & marked w/ a German acceptance on the right side of the bbl. extension. This is one of those exceedingly rare pistols, having a 5.5" bbl, a fixed front sight & a slip-in rear sight graduated for 50 to 500. Long extractor, single lug firing pin, early safety, lg. ring hammer. Top of chamber w/ usual Mauser address. Serial "289" on left chamber flat. German military acceptance [Crown/ scriptic "S"] on right side of bbl. extension. After testing, the gun was sold by Mauser to Stoeger, marked w/ a "Mauser" banner on the left side of the frame and engraved w/ the Stoeger address on the right side of the frame. This is the only one marked in this way. The serrated wood grips were replaced w/ hard rubber panels having the intertwined "MW" logo. Lanyard ring present. Major components rust blued. Sm. parts fire blued or strawed. Bolt, hammer & subframe in-the-white. Disassembly shows all matching parts including the firing pin & each of the grips w/ "289" on the inner surface. CONDITION: VG+ original rust blue w/ thinning & wear as one might expect as a Test Pistol that has seen modest use. The same condition applies to the sm. parts. The grips, replaced after the field testing, are in better condition. Excellent bore. Perfect manual mechanics. A great gun w/ a fascinating history that involves German military testing and the charismatic Stoeger markings, perfect for the most advanced collector!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: 7.65x22mm Parabellum (7.65x22mm Luger, .30 Luger)