Lot 255

A Mauser Nickl prototype pistol

Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A78s | Live auction | 627 Lots

Description

Cal. 9mm Nickl, Nr. 24, All parts with matching numbers. Nearly mirror-like bore, magazine for eight rounds. Certificate of proof mark absence. The grip frame marked "N" on the left, lockplate with Mauser barrel and two-line company mark "Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. / Oberndorf a.N.". Original finish partially rubbed at exposed places. The one-piece walnut grip panel with matching numbers and slight signs of use, no hair cracks. Unmarked, associated magazine. Designed by Joseph Nickl for Mauser. The concept was not pursued by the Mauser company, sold to the Czechoslovakian government in 1921, and produced by CZ as Model 1922 for the Czechoslovakian army.
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General Information

Our auction "Fine Antique and Modern Firearms from 5 centuries" includes 628 lots. The descriptions are in German, with English translations of objects above a certain threshold. The printed catalogue has approx. 300 pages on high-gloss paper in the format 21x21 cm. In our high-quality thread-bound catalogue with hardback (wipeable), all lots are illustrated in color.