Mauser C96 - Wikipedia
During World War I, the Imperial German Army contracted with Mauser for 150,000 C96 pistols chambered in 9mm Parabellum to offset the slow production of the standard-issue DWM P.08 …
Mauser C96: One of Germany’s Most Iconic Firearms - WAR …
Feb 14, 2022 · The Mauser C96 is an iconic firearm that is one of three extremely famous pistols to come out of Germany, with the others being the Walther P38 and the Luger P08.
Mauser C/96 - WW2 Weapons
First self-loading pistol German Mauser Automatic C/96 (built 1896-1938) used in both World Wars. History, development, service, specifications and pictures. Type: Automatic pistol.
WW2 Small Arms Identification Gallery - German Daggers
In 1896, Mauser introduced the Mauser C96 Self-loading Pistol chambered in 7.63mm. Known as the "Broomhandle", approximately 1 million were produced until production ended in 1937. To …
The Birth of the Modern PDW? The C96 Mauser Military Pistol
May 28, 2024 · In WWII, German dispatch riders often carried this pistol, as did some members of the Nazi SS. While less common than the original .30 Mauser chambering, the pistol was also …
Mauser C96 Pistol, "Red 9" - National Museum of American History
Introduced in 1896, the Mauser Construktion 96 semiautomatic pistol was chambered for 7.63x25mm aummunition and featured an integral box magazine. The wooden shoulder stock …
A Sweeping History of the Mauser C96 Broomhandle Pistol
May 3, 2013 · The Mauser C96 is a semi-automatic pistol that was built by the German arms manufacturer Mauser from 1896–1937. The C96 gained fame in recent times thanks to two …
The Mauser C96 - GUNS Magazine
The Mauser C96 (Construktion 96) is a semi-loading, short recoil pistol originally manufactured by Mauser from 1896 to 1937 with copies made in Spain and China. The design originated with …
The Mauser C96: A Look Back | An Official Journal Of The NRA
Feb 28, 2020 · More than a foot in length and weighing about 2 3/4 pounds loaded, its weight and bulk hardly lends itself to any modern notion of a carry gun, but a closer inspection reveals a …
A Look at the Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Semi-Auto Pistol - Numrich Gun …
May 22, 2019 · In the United States, the Mauser Military Pistol became known as the Mauser Broomhandle, due to its unique looking grip. For many others throughout the world, it was …