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ANTIQUE CONEHAMMER BROOMHANDLE WITH 303 SIGHT

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
ANTIQUE CONEHAMMER BROOMHANDLE WITH 303 SIGHT
SERIAL NUMBER 3225 BARREL 5 1/2" CALIBER 30 MAUSER / 7.63 MAUSER MANUFACTURED 1897. Antique Mauser C96 Conehammer Broomhandle pistol with rare "MAUSER CARTRIDGE 303" marked slide adjustable rear sight graduated from 100-300 yards. These sights are attributed to pistols marketed by Westley Richards & Company and only appear on the early Conehammer pistol. Rust blue finish with fire blue finish on sight slide, firing pin gate, bolt guide, long narrow extractor and safety. Crown "U" proof on left side of chamber Top chamber flat marked "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N" Top of bright polished rear sight is marked "MAUSER CARTRIDGE 303" and is graduated 100/200/300. Pistol has all matching numbers including grips . The pistol has a Siamese Charka marking on the backstrap just above the stock mounting slot. CONDITION, Very fine as period refinished with fine bright bore. Pistol retains over 97% blue with over 95% fire blue finish. Grips are very fine with evidence of added finish. Stock is very fine and without cracks and has been period refinished. Stock iron is without any number. Action operates properly. ANTQUE