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Many variations of the C96 were made from 1896 thru the 1930s. The value is dependent upon the rarity and desirabilty of the variation.

It is important that ALL the Numbers match, nearly every little part was numbered, including the shoulder stock to the gun. For the run of the mill Pre WW1 Commercial with matching stock in mint condition $2500 to a early Flatside with cone hammer...$4500. A Schnellenfurher (full automatic version from the 30s) might pull 8K to 10K. I maybe a little conservative on the pricing.

C96 prices were stagnant for many years, it is only in the past year to 2 years that they started upward again along with Lugers. The Collectable firearms market for the past year and half has been in a feeding frenzy mode. Prices as of this mornining remain strong for good quality items. It does seem that some types of guns have cooled...Lugers in paticular were very soft at a New Hampshire sale at the end of August. While Smith & Wesson Post WW2 N frame Revolvers(4 and 5 screw variations and pinned and recessed) in the same sale have continued to sell for strong prices.