Mauser C96 Early Commercial Cone-Hammer 7.63mm, 5.5 in Barrel, 10-Round, 1898 German Antique
This early commercial Mauser C96 cone-hammer is an 1898 German-made antique with classic features and desirable markings. It retains the milled-panel frame with integral stock/holster slot, matching serial numbers on major components, and Crown/U commercial proofs. The rust blue finish with fire-blued and strawed small parts and the factory legend "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A NECKAR" highlight its early production character.
Key functional elements include the short-recoil, locked-breech system with a pivoting locking block, the distinctive cone hammer, and a fixed internal 10-round magazine loaded by stripper clip. The pistol is chambered in 7.63mm Mauser and features a 5.5-inch barrel, combining early engineering with hallmark C96 handling.
Sighting equipment consists of an integral inverted-V front sight and a long tangent rear sight graduated to 1000 meters. Ribbed walnut grip panels with escutcheon and a lanyard ring are present, consistent with early commercial configuration. The integral stock/holster slot adds to the period-correct setup.
Proofed with German Crown/U commercial marks and built with carbon steel throughout the barrel, frame, and receiver, this example represents an authentic early-production configuration. Details such as the rust blue finish and early-production small-part treatments align with its 1898 origin.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use. See photos for close-up views of markings and finish.
What’s Included
- 7.63x25mm Mauser charger/stripper clip for C96