^Lot 4 Mauser C96 Cone Hammer 7.63mm #9101

'Broomhandle' German commercial semiautomatic pistol. 'Cone Hammer'. Manufactured 1897. Features blued finish, hand checkered wood grips over the grooves, period done. 5.5" barrel, blade front & tangent rear sights, 50-500 meters, fixed 10 round magazine, manual thumb safety, lanyard stud (missing the ring) at butt. Backstrap slotted for shoulder stock. Bore is good condition,bright, strong rifling, lightly frosted. blued finish is about 70%, dulled somewhat with bare metal on high spots, handling/edge wear, some very light scattered pin-prick pitting. Grips are very good condition. Markings are crisp/clear, including "Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf a N" on top of chamber flat, crown over 'U' on left barrel extension, 'antler' proof on right barrel extension (1897-1899) and German proof marks on the underside of barrel. Mauser banner not present. Serial numbers match where observed including stamped on the inside of both grip panels. Serial number not on barrel, correct for this time period. Action is smooth/crisp.
Condition is NRA Fine as Antique Firearm.