Mauser C96

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>>34723750
Normally the section her has print that goes "Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf A.Neckar" however this one is listed as "Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndcrf A.Neckar" as shown in this pic. Was this a typo? does it increase it's value?

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>>34723750
I'll add a few more pics to hopefully help.

>>34723770
could be a fake

>>34723770
Probably wasn't stamped evenly, I've seen a lot like this.

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>>34723750

>>34723770
Definitely a worn out stamp, look at the C in Neckar. The arms extend further than on the misstamped O.

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>>34723750

>>34723792
>>34723813
Do you guys know if this would increase or decrease it's value, similar to how misprinted cards/comics have a higher value? Also any help identifying which variant this is?

>>34723873
I don't know too much about them so unfortunately I can't really help but I don't think it would have a massive impact on value unless it had some other collectible value apart from the fact its a c96. Are you looking to sell it or something? You shouldn't sell dead relatives possessions.

>>34723873
>decrease it's value
it's worthless. some cerakote would clean it up nice though. Be sure to first give it a light application of sandpaper all over so it sticks well.

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Whatever you do, don't turn it into an Israeli Flag.

I hope someone still has a picture of that unholy abomination.

>>34723873
Gun collectors aren't like stamp or coin collectors. Imperfections aren't a good thing. But I doubt anyone will really care about this.

>>34723933
No I had no intention of selling this piece I'm just looking to get the values of his collection in case it comes up later when he does pass away. My Mom, aunt, and uncle are the trustees of his estate and some issues may come up concerning who gets final possession of his collection. I'm simply holding onto them as his caregiver requested that they be removed from his residence due to his memory problems.

>>34723873

Value would range from $750 to $1200 depending on mechanical condition and remaining original finish.. If the stock is number-matched to the pistol, add $400-500 and add $100+ for the original leather harness and cleaning tool. Unfortunately I don't think you'll find much added value in this "typo", since uneven stamping was common in these weapons since the stamps were routinely used beyond their recommended lifespan due to the war effort.

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>>34723873
http://askmisterscience.com/1896mauserbackup/index.html
Fuck's sake, my dude. Look anywhere but /k/ for your collector's shit. Better yet, find a gun autist IRL with some fecking books.

>>34723750
why do most popular 9/10mm pistols take magazines excepting the number of shots stored? Stupid question but is it generally less reliable to make a pistol that takes stripper clips instead of magazines? I mean you've got to store used magazine in a bag/ pouch and they take up more space than clips that way.

>>34723770
Uneven stamp. No, it does not increase value. Value is basically determined by age, condition, any documentation, and numbers-matching.

Yours is lovely, anon.

>>34723873
BTW, you have a pre-war commercial variant, most likely. Note how the lanyard ring swings back and forth rather than side to side.

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>>34723873
It is a Pre-War Commercial. The lack of 'NS' on the hammer (like Wartime Commercial), front-aft lanyard ring (vs side swinging like M1930), lack of stepped barrel (like M1930) and hole through the safety lever point to this model. Production ran from 1905 until about 1914 when it was replaced by the Wartime Commercial. Note that these are not official Mauser names, but names most accepted by the collector community to distinguish the major variants.

Here is my Wartime Commercial for comparison.

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>>34723750
Does yours also have a German Imperial army crest on the stock?

For real though. Your Grandpa is pretty based.