mauser c96

[alvin]

Originally Posted by newluger

I may be missing something, but looking at the photos, the frame appears to be that of an M-30. However the barrel assembly does not have a step.

Peter

The grip looks like a 1930 one because the grip had too much rust removed. The thin inner layer of steel on the grip was totally filed out. But its thick back still has a curb. I guess some welding was done on the grip trying to fix something in the past.

Since DWM 487 ammo appeared in 1907, I guess "Early Mauser Export" variation in 8xxxx range also appeared that year. #66832 was 20 thousand before that, it was probably made in 1905-1906.

I was astonished that this one went $800.