In 1927, Astra began producing its Astra 900 to capitalize on Chinese demand. During the height of the Spanish Civil War (1937-1938), production of this popular pistol was interrupted and those available ended up on both sides of the war in Spain. During this same time the Azul and Super Azul C96 clones were built in Spain, and the Azul C96 clones also provided shoulder stocks, detachable magazines, and selective fire variants. During World War I, nearly 140,000 of these, chambered in 9mm, were built for German forces. Image: SA-Kuvaĭuring this period, demand for the Mauser pistol was high, particularly in China. The original C96 pistol was expensive, and several Spanish manufacturers seized the opportunity to make copies. The Royal/ETAI was the first to appear during 1926. These pistols were dead-ringer lookalikes, but with rather crude mechanics compared to the Mauser originals. The Royal pistols started out as semi-auto designs, and then were quickly upgraded to select-fire weapons. The Mauser C96 pistol chambered in 7.63x25mm Mauser. The Mauser pistol became so popular in China that the C96 was copied in Chinese arsenals, with the Chinese “Type 17” seeing the C96 pistol chambered in. The C96 could be found in use during the Russian Civil War, the Irish Rebellion and Civil War, the Mexican Revolution, the Finnish Civil War, the Polish-Soviet War, the Communist uprisings in Germany, the Gran Chaco War, the Spanish Civil War, and the many conflicts in China in the hands of warlords, communists, and ultimately during the Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931. Image: Author’s collection Onward and UpwardĪfter World War I, the Mauser pistol was busier than ever. Its use in the Great War further enhanced its reputation. The Mauser C96 was already famous by the time World War I began. Even with so many taken on by the German military, the Mauser pistol was never officially adopted by German forces. Most of these are distinguished by a large red “9” cut and painted into the broom handle pistol grip. During the Great War approximately 137,000 C96 pistols were chambered in 9mm. Slow deliveries of the Luger P08 forced the Germans to turn to the next best thing. Army Ordnance Museumĭuring World War I, the C96 gained even more fame as a substitute-standard pistol for the Kaiser’s Imperial forces. The Mauser C96 pistol was a truly revolutionary design at the time of its release. Nicknamed “The Broomhandle,” its powerful 7.63mm cartridge and ten-round magazine were far in advance of almost any pistol of the pre-WWI era. Some even found their way into the last days of the Old West. The C96 could be found around the world in conflicts both public and private, in the hands of military men, revolutionaries, criminals and lawmen. Until the Great War, officers of many nations decided to acquire the Mauser pistol on their own - much like Winston Churchill had done in 1898, during the Boer War. The M1932 was the Mauser-made select-fire, detachable magazine version of the C96 pistol. By World War I, the Mauser pistol was internationally famous, but it had not been officially accepted by any nation as its primary pistol. First manufactured in 1896, the C96 was originally designed for police use but ended up as the first truly successful military automatic pistol. Initials scratched onto right side of frame in cutout below the Mauser markings.Through the first half of the 20 th century, the Mauser C96 Pistol was an icon among firearms. Pistol is used, mechanically fine, however is missing the firing pin assembly, bore shows some frost with strong rifling. The harness is in fair condition, owners name written on harness, there is a geared wheel logo on the front, shoulder strap is torn from the tab on one end. Staining from an includes leather harness.
MANUAL MAUSER C96 CRACK
Another crack is on the top running down along the comb from the grip hole about 3.5 inches. There are cracks on both sides of the stock down from the hinge plate on the left down from the top edge thru the lid latch button, both cracks about 4 inches long. The stock has a previous owners name written in ink on the right side. Standard Mauser Oberndorf markings on top of chamber and right side of frame. Fixed front and 500 meter tangent rear sights.
MANUAL MAUSER C96 SERIAL
Original blued finish and matching serial numbered "Red 9" walnut grips. 9mm Luger 85% blue, good bore, good grips, fair stock, 5.5'' barrel, Finish commercial contract.
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