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LOT 3335
World War I Mauser Model 1896 Military Contract “Red Nine”
Semi-Automatic Pistol in 9mm with Shoulder Stock - Serial no.
87558, 9 mm parabellum cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This is a fine example
of an arsenal refurbished Mauser Model 1896 Red Nine military contract pistol that was manufactured
circa 1916 and is complete with a WWI combination wooden shoulder stock/holster. The right side of the
pistol receiver is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/OBERNDORF A NECKAR.”, and the top of the chamber
is marked “WAFFENFABRIK/MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/N.” It is stamped with the serial number on the left
side of the chamber and a script letter proof on the right side. It has the standard fixed front sight, the
rear sight is graduated to 500 meters. It is fitted with the standard 23 groove grips, with both sides marked with the large number
“9” filled with red paint. All components have matching serial numbers including the grips. The rear of the hammer is marked with
the intertwined “NS” for new safety, and the top of the bolt is stamped with a single Mauser “crown/U” proof mark along with the
last digits of the serial number. It has an all blued finish with a heat blued finish on the trigger, safety, rear sight elevation bar and
extractor. As noted, it comes with a combination wooden shoulder stock/holster. The attaching iron is numbered “141”, and the stock
itself is unmarked and appears to be made from quarter sawn walnut or ash wood.
CONDITION: Very fine with 97% of the arsenal refurbished blue finish overall, edge and high spot wear, and some scratches and thinning of the blue on the underside of the barrel and rear grip
strap where a stock was attached. The grips are very fine with nice distinct markings and handling marks and light nicks on the underside and front edges of the grips. Mechanically excellent. The stock is very good
as it has been lightly sanded overall, and the attaching iron shows 60% of the original blued finish. The hinge shows 50% of a restored blue finish with minor pitting and erosion overall and heavier pitting along the edges of the hinge, and a crack in the body through the hinge and throat.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3336
Antique Retailer Marked Mauser Model 1896 Cone
Hammer Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Shoulder Stock and Related
Documentation - Serial no. 11125, 7.63 mm Mauser auto cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured about 1897. Blade front and 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, follower and floorplate. The
left side of the magazine is engraved “PATSTONE & SON./SOUTHAMPTON.”, a
British gunmaker and sporting goods dealer active in the 1800s and 1900s.
With a matching number shoulder stock. Included with the lot is a copy of
the book “The Broomhandle Pistol 1896-1936” by Erickson and Pate and
a copy of a certificate/letter from Mauro Baudino (author of “The Artillery
Luger” and “Paul Mauser - His Life, Company and Handgun Development
1838-1914”, and holder/archivist of the Paul Mauser Archive), who notes this
pistol by serial number as having been imported to Britain by Westley Richards & Co on October 10, 1899, then moved on to Patstone & Son on the 17th of the same month.
CONDITION: Fine, with 40% of the original blue finish, showing scattered mild spotting, bright edge wear and areas
of brown patina. The grips are very good, with a faint number stamped into the left panel, mild dents and scuffs, and some damage to the screw. The stock is very good, with some dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3337
Mauser Small Ring Broomhandle
Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Stock - Serial no. 257799, 7.63 mm
Mauser auto cal., 5 1/2 inch round
bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Blade front and 1000 yard tangent rear sights, with a “crown/crown/U” commercial proof on the side of the chamber, the Mauser Oberndorf address
on top of the chamber and on the right side of the frame, and a small ring hammer. Fitted with a pair of matching numbered 33-groove grips. Also included is a hardwood shoulder stock, numbered “236” on the mounting iron.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 80% of the original blue finish, showing some rubbing from the stock on the underside of the barrel, bright edge wear, mild spotting and light handling marks. 75% of the niter blue is present on the small parts. Grips are fine, showing some light dings, and the stock is very good as repaired/refinished, with some mended cracks and mild dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3338
Mauser Large
Ring Model
1896 Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol with Von Lengerke and Detmold Retailer Markings - Serial no. 30966, 7.63 mm Mauser auto cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Blade front and
1000-meter tangent rear sights, with the three line “WAFFENFABRIK/MAUSER/OBERNDORF a/N” marking on the top
of the chamber area, “crown/crown/U” and “antler” proofs on the sides, and “VON LENGERKE/& DETMOLD/NEW-YORK” marked on the left side of the frame. The “crown/crown/U” is repeated on
the bolt. Von Lengerke & Detmold were New York importers and dealers active in the early 20th century and were a prominent early pathway of the then-cutting edge Mauser Broomhandle onto the American sporting market. Matching external numbers on the receiver, bolt, hammer, hammer housing, takedown catch, frame, magazine follower, floorplate, and the interior of the
23-groove grips.
CONDITION: Fine, with 40% plus original blue finish, showing areas of mixed gray and brown patina, scattered spotting, edge wear and mild handling marks. 50% of the original niter blue is present on the small parts, concentrated on the extractor, and the very good grips show some stains, scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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