^Lot 183 Mauser C96 Broomhandle "Red 9" Semi-Automatic Pistol

Mauser C96 Broomhandle "Red 9" Semi-Automatic Pistol, #47189, 9mm cal., 5.5" barrel, blued finish; bolt and hammer are in the white; some small parts are nitre blued. Grips are grooved walnut, each with large "Red 9". Front sight is a fixed inverted-"V". Tangent rear sight is missing. There is a lanyard ring at bottom of grip strap, backstrap cut for shoulder stock. Top chamber flat is marked "WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER / OBERNDORF A/N". Left side of receiver with " (crown) (crown)U", right side with crowned Imperial military proof mark. "NS" marked hammer. Right side of frame is marked "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER / OBERNDORF A. NECKAR". No import marks. All visible numbers are matching, including the back of each grip. Condition is fine, retaining approx. 85%+ toning original blue. Majority of the finish loss is along the barrel, front and backstrap. Factory markings are clear. Approx. 80%-85% nitre blue finish remains, with some spots of mild patina. Grips display signs of moderate age and handling wear. Action operates smoothly. Bore rates near excellent overall and is bright throughout with well-defined rifling. Est.: $1,500-$1,800. (C&R/PPT)