Object Name:
Pistol
Year Range from:
1896
Year Range to:
1938
Description:
German Mauser "Broomhandle" Pistol Model C96
Semiautomatic, self-loading
10-Round built in magazine
7.63mm
Mauser began production of the Schnellfeuer ("Fast Fire"), their own select-fire, detachable magazine version of the M30 designed by Karl Westinger. Production started in 1932 and ended in 1936, which has led to its unofficial designation of "M1932" by collectors. An extremely successful design, around 98,000 guns were made overall and they had their own series of serial numbers.
Semiautomatic, self-loading
10-Round built in magazine
7.63mm
Mauser began production of the Schnellfeuer ("Fast Fire"), their own select-fire, detachable magazine version of the M30 designed by Karl Westinger. Production started in 1932 and ended in 1936, which has led to its unofficial designation of "M1932" by collectors. An extremely successful design, around 98,000 guns were made overall and they had their own series of serial numbers.
Other Name:
German Broom Handle M1912 Pistol
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