C96 value?

alanint · 06-10-2013, 06:28 AM

I might be mistaken, but my eye tells me gently buffed and reblued some time ago. It would help if all the oil and fuzz was removed an additional photos provided.

sheepherder · 06-10-2013, 08:24 AM

9mm; 50-500 sights; grips look good; pitting, but photos often exaggerate pits; I would agree with Doug that the bluing is too good to be original, more of it should have oxidized into brown-ish 'patina'...The high wear spots aren't worn enough...Edges that should be sharp are slightly rounded [the 'gently buffed' Doug mentioned]...Impact area behind locking bolt is good, with the anemic 9mm, that's normal...

I have a couple Mausers, and although Alvin is the person I listen to concerning Mausers, I would say ~$700-$750 for a pitted 9mm...If I was buying...maybe ~$800-$850 if I was selling...

IMHO, the 7.63mm Broomhandles are more desirable than the 9mm's...And the full-size C96/M30 more desirable than the Bolos...

Insure for whatever Simpsons lists for a nice 9mm C96, as that's what you'll want if it needs replacement...

BTW: Several knowledgeable members of this forum can not see and therefore won't comment on your Mauser because they work for corporations (or the government) who provide their Internet access for them but filter out or block social media sites like PhotoBucket, YouTube, SmugMug, TinyPic, Google+, Flickr, etc...If you want a rounded selection of opinions, attach your pics right here, to your thread...

...And take pics outside on a cloudy day [indirect light, no flash]...

...Just my $.02...

06-10-2013, 08:24 AM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	9mm; 50-500 sights; grips look good; pitting, but photos often exaggerate pits; I would agree with Doug that the bluing is too good to be original, more of it should have oxidized into brown-ish 'patina'...The high wear spots aren't worn enough...Edges that should be sharp are slightly rounded [the 'gently buffed' Doug mentioned]...Impact area behind locking bolt is good, with the anemic 9mm, that's normal... I have a couple Mausers, and although Alvin is the person I listen to concerning Mausers, I would say ~$700-$750 for a pitted 9mm...If I was buying...maybe ~$800-$850 if I was selling... IMHO, the 7.63mm Broomhandles are more desirable than the 9mm's...And the full-size C96/M30 more desirable than the Bolos... Insure for whatever Simpsons lists for a nice 9mm C96, as that's what you'll want if it needs replacement... BTW: Several knowledgeable members of this forum can not see and therefore won't comment on your Mauser because they work for corporations (or the government) who provide their Internet access for them but filter out or block social media sites like PhotoBucket, YouTube, SmugMug, TinyPic, Google+, Flickr, etc...If you want a rounded selection of opinions, attach your pics right here, to your thread... ...And take pics outside on a cloudy day [indirect light, no flash]... ...Just my $.02... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

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06-10-2013, 06:28 AM	#1
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	I might be mistaken, but my eye tells me gently buffed and reblued some time ago. It would help if all the oil and fuzz was removed an additional photos provided.