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C96 / C12 Broomhandle / Re: Help me ID this C96

« on: January 21, 2016, 11:11:02 AM »

If you want information you should, provide, do not hide, complete serial numbers. In this case it is not important. Your C-96 was refurbished in the 1970s when many of these were imported from China. Refurbished means barrel sleeved to 9mm, engraving added to barrel "9mm Parabellum", refinished, grips replaced, could be made up from mismatched parts. This refurb removed all collector value. If it functions well has shooter value only. It was made from M1930 parts mostly. The sight could be from a WWI era Red-9 as typical m1930s, .30 caliber, Mauser C-96s have sights that go up to 1000m.

Regards,

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C96 / C12 Broomhandle / Re: Why are most C96s trash?

« on: January 20, 2016, 09:14:28 AM »

A large number went to China and were heavy used and abused. They are all 70-118 years old. There are many very nice examples in collections. Occasionally nice one come up for sale. Be prepared to pay north of 2K for a minty example.

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: HSc Serial number

« on: December 31, 2015, 06:49:28 PM »

Not nearly low enough, LGS HSC 700000-701350.

Regards,

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: New Member

« on: December 27, 2015, 11:22:19 AM »

Tony,

You have a 1914 War era pistol. The mark in front of the rear sight is an Imperial acceptance mark which means that it was purchased by the German Imperial army for use by the military. It was most likely used during WWI. The serial number places its production in 1915. The Mauser banner you describe is actually on the side plate, not the frame. The marking behind the rear sight is a Crown/U proof marking.

I hope this helps, Congratulations and welcome to the forum.

Regards,

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General Mauser Rifle Questions / Re: What do I have?

« on: December 27, 2015, 11:12:34 AM »

You have a "sporter-ized" something.... It is a Mauser action, but tricked up.  Try to find numbers off of items and see what you have.  If the gun is sentimental, keep it clean and in the safe.  If you spent a little money on it, take it out and shoot something.  Enjoy it!  Somebody put some money in the scroll work and having that sight mounted.  BUT, take it to a real gunsmith and have them check it out first if you have any questions on its safety.

ktown,

Please be patient and wait for the opinion of a member with more post and knowledge of Mauser sporting rifles. Though I am more of a pistol collector I see no indication that this is a military rifle that was "sporterized". It in fact has more of an appearance of a rifle that has always been a commercial rifle.

JPat2033,

For a first post you are appearing to offer an expert opinion on something that I do not think can possibly be determined from a few images. If you care to explain how you reached this conclusion it would provide more weight to your statements. I do not see any military markings. I do see a set trigger a single blade rear sight, the engraving, scope mounts and stock design are that of a Mauser sporting rifle. There is no doubt that it is a 98 action but that does not rule out a commercial rifle. I know there are many very knowledgeable here on military Mauser rifles as I am sure there are some who know commercials ones. It seems to be the standard response to those who have what appear to be sporting rifles that they were converted, and many were created from military rifles but I do know that Mauser made many commercial rifles and so did other companies using Mauser actions that some people cannot tell from a expertly converted military rifle from an original commercial one.

Regards,

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: New Member

« on: December 26, 2015, 07:38:40 PM »

Hello Tony,

Welcome to the forum. I can provide some specifics about your 1914 if you supply the serial number, caliber and a description of any markings you can find. You can learn how to identify the model variations by reading this:

http://old.mauserguns.com/Mauser1910.pdf

Regards,

397

C96 / C12 Broomhandle / Re: My new to me C96 Mauser

« on: December 15, 2015, 07:43:02 AM »

You have a very interesting C96. Congratulations! I would of guessed Wartime commercial too but broomie has brought up some good points so it is a bit of a mystery which is common in the C96 arena.

Regards,

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Happy Holdidays

« on: November 30, 2015, 12:48:34 PM »

So tell us about your Low Grip Screw HSC. Commercial or KM? Matching? SN? How many arms and legs did it cost you?

Regards,

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Help with any information available on HSC Pistol

« on: November 13, 2015, 08:58:55 AM »

The market does value the older WWII era HSCs over the ones made in the late 60s early 70s but not regardless of one being refinished. Collectors want ones in original condition. Some non factory use markings increase value, like German Naval markings and others hurt value, like a GI replacing the grips with aircraft plexiglass or carving their initials into the grips or having one chrome plated. Collectors also value condition and prefer examples that were well taken care of loss of original finish is a major factor in consideration of value. So even if yours was refinished with the original type blue finish it is no longer the original and a knowing eye can tell.

Regards,

400

General Discussion / Re: Hero Member

« on: November 11, 2015, 07:29:49 AM »

I believe this relates to the number of post a user has made but Tim can say for sure.
Regards,

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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Japanese holster

« on: October 16, 2015, 07:55:47 PM »

I agree that it looks Japanese. It does not have the rings on the back that I would expect to see. Waiting to hear what it fits.
Regards,

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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Mauser Model 34 Serial Number Range

« on: October 02, 2015, 10:18:20 AM »

Hi Ned, - Welcome to the forum!

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: Thinking about selling my 1914 32 ACP

« on: October 02, 2015, 10:16:06 AM »

You have a 1914 post WWI standard commercial Mauser pocket model. The WWI era and the post WWI standard are the to most commonly encountered pistols. Most of the post war standards are in very good condition, like yours but because it is not military or police marked there is little demand for them by collectors. Most will sell at around $350 as a shooter. Your holster adds about $50, if un-marked but could be hundreds more if maker marked. You would be best served to sell them separately. Also what I have suggested is high retail. If you sell to a re-seller (dealer or pawn shop) do not expect to be offered more than half of my estimate. Your best bet is a direct sale to a collector or individual.

Regards,

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: Unit mark legit?

« on: September 25, 2015, 05:39:03 AM »

Follow your instinct. The seller seems to think it is something it most likely is not and It is not a marking that is known in any reference I have. I do not have a reference for WWI regimental markings so that is possible but I think unlikely. I would need to see it in hand to evaluate if the marking is period or a recent addition. With the photos provided I would not add a premium to a valuation for the marks.

Regards, 

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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Mauser Model 34 Serial Number Range

« on: September 11, 2015, 10:26:20 AM »

Warbird is correct, the highest 1934 SN I have recorded is 628585. It sounds like you have a neat piece of history too. It is rare to have provenance to prove previous ownership and to a notable person as well. Congratulations!

Regards,