SOLD - Mauser Model 1921 Bolo (593969 - 20847)

Description

6/17/22 - This is an original Mauser Bolo pistol from shortly after the Great War. After the Armistice, the Allies imposed restrictions on German arms production, and handguns were limited in barrel length and caliber. Mauser began producing new pistols again in the early 1920s, and while the standard Mauser 7.63 mm caliber was in compliance with the Treaty of Versailles, the 5.5" barrel was too long. Instead of making guns identical to their prewar or wartime commercials but with shorter barrels, Mauser essentially put their prewar Bolo back into production. This postwar Bolo was the standard C-96 made by Mauser through the 1920s. This one is all matching and has the proper "Double Crown U" proofs. This particular gun has been completely professionally restored, so the bluing is very nice. There is almost no actual finish loss, but there are some areas with a few tiny pits under the bluing. Comes with minty wood grips. Mint bore. Lanyard ring is missing.