Mauser C96 Pre-War Commercial 7.63mm, 5.5 in Barrel, Matching Numbers, 10-Round Internal Magazine (1910–1911)
This Pre-War Commercial Mauser C96 in 7.63mm Mauser dates to 1910–1911 and presents in excellent condition. It features matching numbers on all observed components, including the grips, German crowned commercial proofs, and correct factory legends. Notable period-correct details include the long extractor, small-ring hammer without the "NS" monogram, and polished in-the-white metal surfaces from prior debluing; only a few small parts retain traces of niter blue.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The action cycles smoothly and the trigger pull is crisp. Light scratches and blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Mauser C96 detachable wooden shoulder stock/holster with steel mounting iron (non-matching to pistol)
The pistol follows the correct Pre-War Commercial configuration with a long extractor, small-ring hammer without the "NS" monogram, and a slotted backstrap to accept a detachable shoulder stock. Grooved wooden grip panels with a lanyard ring complete the classic C96 profile.
Operation is the C96’s short-recoil, locked-breech system using a vertically moving locking block. Feeding is from an integral 10-round fixed internal magazine, loaded by stripper clip. Sights include a fixed blade front and a tangent ladder rear graduated 50–1000 m, paired with a 5.5 in barrel.
Markings and proofs align with commercial production: the left-side frame legend reads "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A. NECKAR," and the top/left barrel extension carries "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N." German crowned commercial proofs are present.
Construction is all steel; the frame, barrel, and barrel extension have been deblued/polished and now present in-the-white, with polishing lines evident. Only a few small parts retain residual niter blue; the trigger retains at least partial straw finish, while other color accents are no longer present. All observable numbers match, including the grips, while the included stock/holster is non-matching.