1905 Mauser-manufactured C96 pistol retaining the majority of its original bluing along with some factory straw finish. The pistol is in good mechanical condition, though a new, modern-production mainspring should be installed if the gun is to be fired. The rifling is partially darkened but remains strong — see the bullet test picture and bore picture for further detail. All numbers are matching.
The Mauser C96, widely known as the “Broomhandle,” is an iconic German semi-automatic pistol produced from 1896 into the late 1930s. It is recognized for its short-recoil operating system, distinctive grip, and integral box magazine loaded from the top via stripper clips. Pistols from 1905 mark Mauser’s transition from the early experimental years into the finalized “Stable Production Period” design, making this an early example of the standardized pattern.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Mauser
Country of origin: Germany
Year: 1905
Model: C96 (“Broomhandle”)
Action: Semi-automatic, short recoil
Matching: All numbers matching
Condition: Good
Finish: Majority original bluing with some factory straw finish
Bore: Partially darkened (see bore and bullet test pictures)
Rifling: Strong
Mechanical condition: Good; new modern-production mainspring recommended before firing
