Mauser C96 Broomhandle Carbine Stock Holster 1896 7.63mm

Von Lengerke & Detmold Retailer Marked Mauser Model 1896 Large Ring Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Stock Manufactured about 1903, and marked for sale via Von Lengerke & Detmold, one of the largest outfitting/sporting goods businesses in New York and an important early importer for the Broomhandle Pistol. Features blade front and 1,000-yard tangent rear sights, the Mauser address on top of the chamber, a small “antler” stamp on the chamber opposite a “crown/crown/U” proof, “VON LENGERKE/& DETMOLD/NEW-YORK” on the left side of the receiver, a short niter blue safety, and matching numbered serrated grips. A hardwood shoulder stock, fitted with a matching mounting iron, is included. Class: Curio & Relic Handgun Fine, with 60% of the original blue finish, showing scattered spotting, a few areas of shallow pitting, edge wear and mild handling marks. The revarnished grips are also fine, with mild dings and scuffs. The stock is good as repaired/refinished, with some glue-stabilized cracks at the mouth and evidence of deep sanding around the attaching iron. Mechanically fine.