Super Rare - One of Only 40 Known to Exist - Chinese Shanxi Type 17 C96 - Warlord Pistol

This is an incredibly rare Chinese manufactured Shanxi Type 17 Mauser C96 pistol chambered in .45. Only 40 of this variant are known to exist in the world today and this example is currently the highest known serial number; no 7993. Based on the original Mauser "broomhandle" these Chinese made copies are made to the same high standard and quality and are beautiful engineered. The designation Type 17 refers to the model of 1928 when production first started. Based on serial numbers around 9,000 pistols are estimated to have been made before production ceased in 1932. This pistol retains its original factory finish and grips and has all visible matching numbers.