Numbers Matching C96 Mauser Broom Handle pistol!

[army_inc]

Hey Guys,
I just picked this up today and I'm very excited. All of the numbers match. Even the wooden holster/stock number matches! This one is going in the collection for sure and not up for resale! What do you guys think? I'm all ears for opinions! With the serial number, it was dated 1905. It's clearly a commercial prewar C96. More than likely a 7.63x25 caliber. I can't wait to have this cleaned up and get some rounds down range! Great thing was the price!

[army_inc]

more pics

[army_inc]

more pictures of the C96!

[army_inc]

close ups of the handle in the stock/holster

[army_inc]

My favorite part about this pistol is that you can put the stock on it and make it a carbine lol. Thankfully it's BATF legal here in the US of A!

[james m]

It looks like you have a really nice find there but better pictures would help. Exactly where is it dated 1905? If you are not qualified to do so make sure you have this pistol inspected by someone qualified before you attempt to fire it. It's been my experience with broomhandle's, and particularly early ones, that the springs need to be replaced. I would do that before any attempt is made to fire this pistol.
Keep in mind that the 7.63 Mauser is a hot little number and this pistol is over 100 years old.
An all matching numbered example needs to be treated with respect.
Congratulations on your find!
Jim

[Lon]

Congratulations on a fine looking pistol. I've always thought of these as something very special. I also have weapons regulated by the ATF and seem to remember something about this type of pistol falling into that category. Hopefully I am mistaken. Enjoy!

[army_inc]

It looks like you have a really nice find there but better pictures would help. Exactly where is it dated 1905? If you are not qualified to do so make sure you have this pistol inspected by someone qualified before you attempt to fire it. It's been my experience with broomhandle's, and particularly early ones, that the springs need to be replaced. I would do that before any attempt is made to fire this pistol.
Keep in mind that the 7.63 Mauser is a hot little number and this pistol is over 100 years old.
An all matching numbered example needs to be treated with respect.
Congratulations on your find!
Jim

Oh I plan on having my gunsmith friend look it over. He's very excited. He's going to check it over and make sure it gets good and clean before we even start to think about shooting it. I put the serial number into a database online and it said it was produced in 1905. I looked on a chart and the serial number range went up to like 1911. I'm just assuming 1905 though. What other kind of pictures would you like? Did they not show up clear and focused?

[army_inc]

Congratulations on a fine looking pistol. I've always thought of these as something very special. I also have weapons regulated by the ATF and seem to remember something about this type of pistol falling into that category. Hopefully I am mistaken. Enjoy!

It's ATF compliant because it was issued with the pistol when it first came out. The WWI and WWII lugers can't be attached to a stock unless they were an artillery luger as they were issued with the stock as well. Same goes for the browning hi power apparently (says my gunsmith, class III gun dealer friend)

[Johnny Peppers]

It's ATF compliant because it was issued with the pistol when it first came out. The WWI and WWII lugers can't be attached to a stock unless they were an artillery luger as they were issued with the stock as well. Same goes for the browning hi power apparently (says my gunsmith, class III gun dealer friend)

The imperial Navy Luger is also legal with it shoulder board.

[pitts duncan]

antique?

Congratulations on a fine looking pistol. I've always thought of these as something very special. I also have weapons regulated by the ATF and seem to remember something about this type of pistol falling into that category. Hopefully I am mistaken. Enjoy!

1898 broomhandle. isn't that an antique by anybodys standards?

[MikeP]

Your gun guy probably knows this, but to be sure--absolutely do not fire 7.62x25 Tokerev ammo. It is too hot and will beat your pistol to pieces.
The 7.63 is not bad, but springs are a good idea.
These are old and delicate guns and discretion should be used firing them.

[sszza2]

Your gun guy probably knows this, but to be sure--absolutely do not fire 7.62x25 Tokerev ammo. It is too hot and will beat your pistol to pieces.
The 7.63 is not bad, but springs are a good idea.
These are old and delicate guns and discretion should be used firing them.

Great advice - especially the last sentence. Would add that C96 shoulder stocks are relatively fragile and prone to cracking. Begs the question - why shoot it at all?

[mufasa]

Congratulations! very nice prewar Mauser.....