The Mauser C96 (Construktion 96) [12] is a semi-automatic pistol that was originally produced by German arms manufacturer Mauser from 1896 to 1937. [13] Unlicensed copies of the gun were also manufactured in Spain and China in the first half of the 20th century. [13] [14]

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. Its highly unique design of a forward-mounted box magazine, powerful cartridge and optional stock blurs the lines between a pistol and a carbine rifle , making it particularly ...

The Mauser C96 (Construktion 96), nicknamed the "Broomhandle", was one of the first semi-automatic pistols to see widespread use. It was manufactured from 1896 to 1937 in Germany, as well as being manufactured in direct or modified - and often unlicensed - form in other countries, such as Spain...

May 13, 2022 · From Texas Rangers to Clint Eastwood and James Bond, the semiautomatic Mauser C96 is an iconic weapon. In the 1972 Western film "Joe Kidd" Clint Eastwood fired a "magic" Mauser C96 with some 30 rounds—despite the Broomhandle's 10-round magazine. (TOC/Prod DB/ Alamy Stock Photo)

The Mauser C96, is a German semi-automatic pistol that has a broomhandle-style pistol grip made by Mauser. Nicknames for the gun include the Broomhandle (named for its grip), the Red 9 , and the box cannon .

Jun 30, 2020 · Through the first half of the 20 th century, the Mauser C96 Pistol was an icon among firearms. First manufactured in 1896, the C96 was originally designed for police use but ended up as the first truly successful military automatic pistol.

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 brothers Fidel, Friedrich and Josef Feederle.

Mar 9, 2023 · The C96 pistol was made by the tried and tested German arms manufacturer Mauser. It was in production from 1896 to 1937 and ran pretty much in parallel with the Luger that was manufactured between 1898 to 1949.

Feb 28, 2020 · At first look, it’s as ungainly as a newborn colt. 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,...

Sep 23, 2024 · The C96, with its distinctive boxy shape and integral box magazine in front of the trigger, was a departure from the revolvers that dominated the era. Its unique “broom handle” grip, high velocity, and long-range accuracy set it apart from other pistols of the time.