SOLD - Red 9 Mauser C96 Rig - Nazi Police Rework?

Description

9/27/24 - This is a very nice example of a Red 9 Mauser C96 issued to the Imperial German military during WW1. It is all matching and has the proper proofs. Unit marking on the front strap. We believe this one was reworked and issued to the Nazi police force, given its characteristics - the barrel has been shortened, the rear sight was milled, and there is a "1920" government property marking on the left side of the slide. There is a "S. Kg. R. 625." unit marking on the front strap. It comes as a rig with a period-correct leather holster - the belt loops on the back have been replaced. The gun has retained about 93-94% of its finish with minor high edge wear, a few small dots of wear on the left side of the barrel, and a couple of small scratches. Fitted with original matching-numbered "Red 9" grips. The bore has good rifling, but there is light pin-pricking throughout.