This Mauser C96 is an early commercial example with the cone-shaped hammer, serial number 3492, made in 1897. It is chambered in 7.63 Mauser with a 5.5-inch barrel. The pistol has been professionally restored and presents in like-new condition. Grips are very good, hard plastic with the intertwined WM monogram of Waffenfabrik Mauser, and may be replacements.

Connecticut's handgun buyers need a pistol permit or Handgun Eligibility Certificate, both issued at 21, and the state counts no more than three handgun purchases in any 30 days, so a piece like this usually goes to a collector's permit rather than a carry rotation. What you get is a conehammer from the first years of C96 production, restored to a finish that shows the design as built, in 7.63 Mauser with the 5.5-inch barrel and a set of grips that fit the pattern even if they are not the originals.

Key features

• Mauser C96 conehammer, serial 3492, made 1897
• 7.63 Mauser, 5.5-inch barrel
• Professionally restored, like-new condition
• Hard plastic WM grips, possibly replacements
• Early commercial production

The pistol transfers through a Connecticut FFL dealer, who runs the background check and receives a DESPP authorization number before handing it over; there is no fixed waiting period.