Mauser Model 1896 9mm

[Larryjk]

It is a 9mm and the holster/stock is not present. The serial #s on the top and bottom don't match so it is definitely made up from parts. I know about the internal parts that can be put in wrong and have checked that several times. This problem seems to be in the sear assembly.

In the Newton rifle the bolt can be assembled wrong, causing it to stick out of your forehead when fired in that condition. I never had one but a fellow east of here had one but had to give it up in an estate settlement. It was the .256.