Opinions Please on two Broom Handle Mausers

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[mpitruzzello]

Hello Everyone,
Fire arms are not my area of expertise. There are two broom handle Mausers going up for auction in my area. There will be a viewing 2 days prior. Please take a look and let me know what you think. I would also appreciated any advice on what to look for when I inspect the weapons. Most importantly, I would like opinions on a fair price since I have no idea of how much they sell for.

The first Mauser has a mechanical defect and cannot fire. However I believe it will display nicely. Below are the descriptions provided by the auction house. The non-firing Mauser is the one shown with the leather on the stock.

Thank you all in advance!

Mauser 1
Description: Mauser C96 Broom handle imported by CAI and assembled with mixed mil surplus parts. Everything moves however it does not function properly. Hammer does not cock. Maybe a simple repair. Comes with wooden stock

Poor condition, typical mil surplus gun. Ideal shooter Appears to be all there, may need cleaning and proper reassembly.

*C&R Eligible
Make: Mauser
Condition: Poor
Barrel Length: 5.5"
Model: C96 Broomhandle
Caliber: 7.63 Mauser
Stock Material: Solid Wood
Safety: Manual
Serial #: 212737

Mauser 2
Description: Serial number and features make this a unique transitional Pre / wartime Commercial Mauser C96 Broom handle. 5.5 inch (140 mm) barrel chambered in 7.63mm. 50-100 meter tangent sights (MISSING the 900 mark typical of wartime commercial), all other features concur with pre war commercial mauser. 10 shot magazine Right side of frame "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER / OBERNDORF A. NECKAR" Barrel, over chamber, "WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER / OBERNDORF A/N"
Comes with what appears to be an original, non matching wooden stock.

Excellent antique condition, Bluing is 85-90% with only nicks and edge wear. Bore and bolt need cleaning as they are grimy.

*C&R Eligible
Make: Mauser
Condition: Excellent
Barrel Length: 5.5"
Model: C96 Broomhandle Commercial
Caliber: 7.63 Mauser
Stock Material: Wood
Safety: Manual
Serial #: 262369

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Mauser 2

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Last pics of Mauser 2

[Douglas Jr.]

Only the second example (aparently matching and with its original finish) is a collectable gun. Seems to be a transitional gun from the Prewar Standard Commercial type (as it lacks the "Neue Sichering" safety) to the Wartime Commercial type. If confirmed that the rear sight is also matching i would bet around 1,500 - 2,000 for this one.

The one with the leather harness attached to the holsters is - as described - a shooter, and only if you are able to fix it. So my bet is 600-800.
This is based on what I have seen in online auctions, but as I don't live in US, I might be wrong.

Douglas

[mpitruzzello]

Thank you Douglas. That is very helpful information.

Mike