Mauser Broomhandle Questions

[Jace]

Can anyone help me out with this Mauser I saw in Colorado? I was wondering the following:

1. Is this legitimate?
2. Any history discernable from the markings/stamps?
3. What does everyone think about this find?

He's selling it for 1500 with the holster and the stock, would this be average or low for the price?

http://i.imgur.com/J9sqq.jpg

[beetle]

I have a Mauser Broomhandle, but I'm far from an expert. That being said, here is my opinion.

What you have pictured is a Mauser Broomhandle Bolo, manufactured post war. From the pictures the grips are correct (should be 22 rings). I think the stock is a reproduction -- it neither matches the gun nor does it look to be an original Mauser stock. Could be the lighting but the stock has an overall odd shape to it, and the attaching iron looks like it doesn't fit the stock well.

The blue book of firerams lists a post-war Bolo in 95% condition with matching stock to be worth approximately $1750. However, this example has far less finish remaining, I'd place it in the 50-60% range. Combined with the non-original stock, my guess is that this gun might be worth $700-$800.

[EOD Guy]

Wouldn't that be an NFA firearm if the shoulder stock is a reproduction rather than an original?

[beetle]

I believe (but not entirely certain) that the BATF has stated that reproduction stocks are OK since the broomhandle (and luger and BHP) is specifically exempted from NFA as collectibles.

However, California still considers it an assault weapon, so don't attach the stock to the gun.

[CAL.BAR]

Still going to need to put a bullet button it it to get it into CA and that will destroy any value it has. (may have to stay in CO)

[ke6guj]

Still going to need to put a bullet button it it to get it into CA and that will destroy any value it has. (may have to stay in CO)

I don't see why it would need a BB. It already has a fixed, clip-loaded, magazine. The only problem becomes the 30" OAL. that is what makes it an illegal AW.

[Jace]

Thanks for the replies guys, I noticed when I was in the shop that the stock just looked way too new. No wear at all on the wood, BUT it did fit perfectly when assembled. So I think someone was just good at woodworking and made a replacement for it. The screws on the bracket were also newer style screws.