[Reinhard]

Originally Posted by TheOldMan

That's certainly a nice looking piece. It does appear to have been refinished though. While you might be able to find someone to buy yours for $1700, the OP will never get $7500 out of his..

7500$ is out of the question,never seen a C-96 that high priced,you are right on the refinish job,but expertly done

[TheOldMan]

Originally Posted by Reinhard

you are right on the refinish job,but expertly done

What gave it away were the buff marks .. Very difficult to remove but still a very nicely restored piece.

[007BondJamesBond007]

The crack in the frame will make it real hard to sell not worth $7,500.00 you may only get <$500.00 if that. The frame crack makes it a wall hanger or parts gun. I would mount it on a nice frame and hang it in my den. Just keep it. One more thing I saw one sold in better condition for $900.