WW1 German Waffenfabrik Mauser C96 Red 9 Broomhandle 9mm Pistol with Wooden Shoulder Stock/Holster (Original)
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Original WW1 "Rare" German Waffenfabrik Mauser C96 Red 9 Broomhandle 9mm "Matching" Pistol with Wooden Shoulder Stock/Holster
SKU: WW1 GERMAN WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER C96 BROOMHANDLE 9MM PISTOL WITH WOODEN SHOULDER STOCK/HOLSTER
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf A.Neckar
Date Manufactured: Early 1900's
Model: C96
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Serial Number: 36468
Action Type: Single Action Semi–Auto with Internal Magazine
Capacity: 10 Rounds
Barrel Length: barrel L3 1/2" overall L10"
Grips: Walnut Wood
Condition: Near Mint
Bore Condition: 10/10
Attachment: Wooden Shoulder Stock/Holster
Mechanically: Excellent
Price: $5,700.00
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: PS-4000
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
This is an Original WW1 "Rare" German Waffenfabrik Mauser C96 Red 9 Broomhandle 9mm "Matching" Pistol with Wooden Shoulder Stock/Holster in near Mint Condition.
The Mauser C96 is one of the most iconic handguns of the early 20th century and is instantly recognizable by its broom-handle grip and integral box magazine in front of the trigger. Introduced in 1896 by Waffenfabrik Mauser, the C96 saw widespread service and civilian use through the First World War and beyond. Its robust construction, high muzzle velocity (in the original 7.63×25 chambering) and distinctive silhouette made it a favorite among officers, aviators, and paramilitary groups.
The “Red 9” marking has a bold red-painted numeral ‘9’ applied to one grip panel and was used to clearly identify pistols chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum (instead of the earlier 7.63×25 Mauser). This marking reduced the risk of loading incorrect ammunition into a mixed inventory of C96s. Red-9 examples are less common than standard 7.63 Mausers and are highly sought after by collectors, especially when original finish, markings and matching numbers are present.
This example carries the Waffenfabrik Mauser maker identification and shows matching serial numbers across the major components (frame, slide/bolt and barrel), a key factor in collector value. The pistol is accompanied by its original wooden shoulder stock that features a dual-purpose accessory that locks on to the grip for use as a buttstock and which historically also served as the pistol’s carry holster. Stock/holster examples complete the set and materially increase desirability and value.
Markings:
The top of the barrel chamber is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A.NECKAR”, the left shoulder with “36468”, the left side with a double crowned “U” and the right side with a Crowned “Script I” Army acceptance mark. The top rear of the bolt is marked with “6468” with a double crowned “U” and the top of the bolt stop is marked “6468”. The right side of the frame is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER / OBERNDORF A. NECKAR”. The rear face of the frame is marked with “468”. The rear face of the hammer is marked with a “S” stamped over the top of a “N” (New Safety-Introduced in about 1915) and “468”. The rear of the lock frame is marked “36468”. The action block is marked “6468”. The sear is marked “468”. The top of the magazine floorplate is marked “36468”. The inside surfaces of the grips are stamped with the number “36468”.
