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LOT 467
Antique Mauser Model 1896 Cone Hammer Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 9193, 7.63 mm Mauser cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured circa 1897. Blade front and 500 meter
tangent rear sights, with the top of the chamber marked “WAFFENFABRIK/MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/N”, the left side is
marked with a “crown/crown/U” German test proof, and an Oberndorf antler proof on the right flat. Matching numbers are present on the frame, hammer, bolt, follower, floorplate, rear sight, takedown stud, and the ribbed grip panels.
CONDITION: Fine, with 60% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, bright edge wear, mild spotting, and scattered scratches and dings. The grips are very goo
some verdigris
buildup and
minor scratches.
Mechanically
excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3
LOT 468
Mauser Large Ring Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol -
Serial no. 20683, 7.63 mm cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue
finish, hardwood grips. Blade front and 1000-meter tangent
rear sights, with the three line Mauser marking on the top of
the chamber area, “crown/crown/U” and “antler” proofs on
the sides, and a series of British inspection marks on the right
side of the barrel. Matching external numbers on the hammer, frame, magazine follower, floorplate, and the interior of the 23-groove grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 75% plus original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, light edge wear, scattered dings, spotting concentrated on the grip frame, and light handling marks overall. The grips are fine, with some light dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 469
LOT 470
Early
Production
Spanish Astra
Model 900 Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol -
Serial no. 1047, 7.63 mm Mauser auto cal., 5 1/2 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured from 1927 to 1941,
with this early production example correctly absent patent date
markings on the sideplate. The Astra Model 900 has a slightly
different lock work, but very closely resembles the Mauser C96
Broomhandle pistol in overall appearance and basic operation,
and was a popular item both in Europe and further abroad, most famously China. Blade front and 1,000-yard tangent rear sights, with a large ring hammer, Spanish proofs on the right side of the barrel, chamber and frame, and the early type one-line Astra pistol nomenclature on the side plate. These pistols were factory rust blue finished after proofing. Fitted with early type grooved walnut grips and a lanyard ring.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus original blue finish with some light edge wear and some scattered small patches of light surface corrosion. Grips are also very fine with some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 471
Mauser Model 1896 Broomhandle Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Shoulder Stock - Serial no. 375145, 7.63 mm
Mauser auto cal., 6 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood
grips. Blade front and 1000-meter tangent rear sights, with
the three-line Mauser marking on the top of the chamber
area, “crown/crown/U” and “crown/gothic letter” proofs on
the sides, and the two-line Mauser address on the right side
of the frame. Matching external numbers on the bolt, “NS” hammer, hammer housing, frame, floorplate, and the interior of the 35-groove grips. The included Broomhandle stock is numbered “344” on the mounting iron. Also included is a stripper clip, two bolt stops, and a partial extractor. CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing gray patina concentrated
on the grip frame and underside of the barrel, mild spotting and light handling marks. 50% niter blue remains on the small parts. The grips and stock are fine, with some light dings and dents. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
d, with
,750
World War I
Imperial German Mauser
“Red 9” Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with
Matching Numbered Shoulder Stock - Serial no. 106601, 9 mm
cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. In military
use concurrently with the 7.63mm Broomhandle, the Red Nine
name comes from the field practice of deeply branding a “9” into
the grips; even in low-visibility situations, a soldier could know what
ammunition to load just by taking hold of the pistol. Blade front and
tangent rear sights graduated to 500 meters, with the three-line Oberndorf address on top of the
chamber, two-line address on the right side of the frame, a New Safety hammer, and niter blue small
parts. A small “crown/gothic letter” proof is present on the right side of the chamber, with an “Imperial
Eagle” on the front of the magazine. The grips are in the 24-groove configuration with the branded
and red-filled “9” on each side and matching numbers on the interior. Included with the pistol is a
holster stock rig consisting of an unmarked quality reproduction brown leather harness and a hardwood
shoulder stock numbered “601” on the mounting iron.
CONDITION: Fine, with 60% plus original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, bright edge wear, mild pitting concentrated around the grip panels, and light handling marks. The grips are also fine, with some light dings and scratches. Some light dents and scratches are present on the stock rig. Mechanically excellent.
386 Estimate: 3,750 - 5,500