Lot 2310
A Mauser Mod. C 96 "Conehammer", with shoulder stock, formerly owned by legendary archeologist Robert Koldewey
Historical and Modern Firearms | A108s | Live auction | 1519 Lots
Hammer price € 17,000
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Cal. 7,63mmMauser, SN. 5230, matching numbers, incl. grips. Dull bore. Made in 1898. Imperial proof marks double-crown/"U" with Oberndorf antler. Rear sight graduated 1 - 10. The top of chamber marked "Waffenfabrik / Mauser / Oberndorf a/N". Original finish >98%, some minor spotting. Moderate rubbing on barrel top and magazine housing, caused by wooden stock. Small parts fire-blued, a bit spotted. Hammer and lock assembly case hardened. Dark walnut grips, the interior of the right grip marked "1899 22/März Babylon Robert Koldewey 1898 Balbeck", the outside marked "PX" (Chi-Rho), the first two letters of the Greek word Χριστός (Christós), and the number "98". Original lanyard ring. The shoulder stock with matching number, no cracks, the furniture patinated and a bit spotty. Very good condition. Includes a letter of the previous owner, documenting the provenance. Robert Koldewey started his now legendary excavations of Babylon in Iraq on March 26, 1899, discovering the famour Ishtar Gate (now partly reconstructed at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin), the Processional Way and the foundations of the Tower of Babel.WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealer - more info here
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