Synopsis:

Stunning, nearly new and all-matching Mauser Banner Bolo Broomhandle, a post war pistol with classic rust blue finish, peacock-blue small parts, and mirror bore. Virtually impossible to upgrade!

Description:

Phenomenal, all original, Mauser C96 Post War Mauser Banner Bolo, all matching serial numbers. Cal: 7.63mm. Standard configuration C96 Mauser Banner Bolo with rust blue finish having 3.9? barrel, slip-in 50-1000 meter tangent rear sight, small extractor, and small ring hammer. Three line “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF” address on top of chamber. Crown/C/U proofing on left chamber flat. Full SN: "637941" on left side of barrel extension. Left side of frame with narrow Mauser Banner. Usual two line address on right side of frame. Serrated walnut grips with matching serial number under both grip panels. Original lanyard ring that swivels side-to-side. SN: 637941 places this pistol within the documented Post War Bolo production range of approximately 440,000-793,350, manufactured from the early 1920s through 1930

Condition:

99+% bright original rust blue finish, with minimal sharp edge wear at tips and crest of rails. No wear on forward magazine well or frontstrap. Comparable condition fire-blued small parts. The bolt stop with minimal thinning at crest. Grips retaining virtually all original finish, with only a few handling marks at bottom. Mirror bright bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An exceptional and all matching Mauser Banner Bolo, nearly impossible to upgrade short of finding a similar example with a matching stock!