Initially the C96 was chambered in the 7.63x25 mm Mauser, but by 1902 it was made in 9x19 mm Parabellum, usually, but not always, distinguished by a large red “9” burned deeply into its wood grip.

C96 “Broomhandle” 7.63 mm Mauser History & Specifications. Movie buffs will recognize the iconic “Broomhandle” Mauser as the template for the BlasTech DL-44 blaster that Han Solo uses in ...

THE MAUSER C96 . The 96 in C96 stands for 1896, so by WWII, this gun was an old hat and had been around the world for a time or two. It was an early successful semi-auto pistol, and it’s ...

Initially the C96 was chambered in the 7.63x25 mm Mauser, but by 1902 it was made in 9x19 mm Parabellum, usually, but not always, distinguished by a large red “9” burned deeply into its wood grip.

C96 Broomhandle 7.63 Mauser and Type 14 8mm Nambu Live-Fire Range Reports. ... the Imperial German “Broomhandle” Mauser on the late 19th century and the WWII-era Type 14 8mm Japanese Nambu. ...