In 1980 when I still had an FFL, I bought (6) Model 96's from Century Arms from an add on Shotgun News as it was called back then. They had three levels or grades - Grade III being best. The ones I got had never been issued, still in grease with test papers, certificates,etc. I remember thinking long and hard if I want to pay $180, $240, or $300 for six non-98 Mausers.
