Fall 2023 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
November 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2023
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
PHENOMENAL MAUSER C96 CONEHAMMER, WITH MATCHING STOCK, CASED
01-24224
Cal. 7.63mm
S# 450
Bbl 5 1/2″
One of the earliest Conehammers, to have the standard three address on top of the chamber, still with the nonreinforced barrel extension and a stock whose matching serial number was applied to the hinge and lid. This extraordinary example has the usual 5.5″ barrel with a fixed front sight and a pinned rear sight numbered “1-10”. Long extractor, independently secured firing pin, and earliest safety. Crown/C/U on the left side of the barrel extension. The full serial number is on the frame above the stock slot, repeated under the sight bar and cursor. Disassembly shows an entirely matching gun, with an unnumbered, but inspected locking block. Both grips are fully matching. Lanyard ring is present. Accompanied by a matching shoulder stock with serial number on hinge and on lid under tensioning spring. Lug was not removed.
UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: ensemble presented in a custom wood case, lid inlaid with a brass plaque marked with intertwined initials, likely “TG”, interior green baize lined, French fitted for pistol in stock, putzstock (not included), and two slots for 2 boxes of ammunition (only one sealed box of ammunition included). Key not included.
STATUS: ANTIQUE
