Broomstick Mauser info requested

[itw69fxst]

Hello all,

 

I have purchased a Mauser and was looking for any helpful information. It has all the German stamps and it is in pretty nice condition. I believe it to be a M30 from my findings on http://askmisterscience.com/1896mauserbackup/index.html

 

My Serial number is 800xxx, I do not have the broomstick or the holster which would make it more valuable. I spoke with the owner at Fighting Sheep Dog and he was able to find it in his books. The book did not show the serial number, just the guns themselves. He was very helpful and knowledgeable and I will be using his store in the future.

 

I would like to get a value on it but I am unsure of a local specialist on this gun. Does anyone have any suggestions on a place that can run the serial number and gather all the relevant data and values?

 

Thanks :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[1gewehr]

Typical Chinese-purchase C96 Mauser pistol from the batch that Century Arms, imported into the US from China in the late 1980's.  The stamp under the barrel is interpreted as "Century Arms International (CAI), St Albans, Vermont, Caliber 7.63 German".

Condition is typical of that batch.  If you intend to shoot it, buy a new set of springs from Wolff Springs and make sure that you buy ammo for the Mauser pistol (7.63x25mm Mauser), NOT for the Tokarev (7.62x25mm Tokarev).  The specifications are identical except that Tokarev ammo is loaded much hotter.  That makes bad things happen in 100 year old pistols.

 

I don't know what you mean by the 'Broomstick' which would add value.  The pistols are called 'Broomhandles for the shape of the grip, which is round and wooden, resembling a broom handle.

 

Reproduction holsters are available if you keep an eye out on eBay and Gunbroker.  They are legal to use, having been exempted from Short-Barreled Rifle status.  Normally, a firearm with a stock, designed to be fired from the shoulder, with a barrel of less than 16" requires a $200 tax to be legal.  You don't need to worry about that with a 1896 Mauser pistol as they are exempt, provided that you use an original or replica holster-stock.

[Jonnin]

there is a carbine stock for them that probably adds value.  I dunno how much or how rare it would be?

 

[zgunbear]

Get it checked out by a gunsmith. Be sure the bolt stop, the piece that keeps the bolt from going through your face, is not cracked or broken. They are neat guns but you have to be careful. A lot of the ones you see are in really rough shape.

[Hershmeister]

Gunboards.com will have a bunch of experts that can chime in. As far as value, gunbroker history is a fast way to check.

[Ugly]

Very nice addition!

[itw69fxst]

Typical Chinese-purchase C96 Mauser pistol from the batch that Century Arms, imported into the US from China in the late 1980's.  The stamp under the barrel is interpreted as "Century Arms International (CAI), St Albans, Vermont, Caliber 7.63 German".

Condition is typical of that batch.  If you intend to shoot it, buy a new set of springs from Wolff Springs and make sure that you buy ammo for the Mauser pistol (7.63x25mm Mauser), NOT for the Tokarev (7.62x25mm Tokarev).  The specifications are identical except that Tokarev ammo is loaded much hotter.  That makes bad things happen in 100 year old pistols.

 

I don't know what you mean by the 'Broomstick' which would add value.  The pistols are called 'Broomhandles for the shape of the grip, which is round and wooden, resembling a broom handle.

 

Reproduction holsters are available if you keep an eye out on eBay and Gunbroker.  They are legal to use, having been exempted from Short-Barreled Rifle status.  Normally, a firearm with a stock, designed to be fired from the shoulder, with a barrel of less than 16" requires a $200 tax to be legal.  You don't need to worry about that with a 1896 Mauser pistol as they are exempt, provided that you use an original or replica holster-stock.

Thank you for your input - I guess it is not an original then. Bummer - I cannot seem to find a value for it - would you happen to have an idea of where to get that info....or at least a ball park idea?

[itw69fxst]

thank you gentlemen - as always you guys are a great knowledge base.

[Hershmeister]

It is an original - the chinese really liked the C96 and imported thousands from mauser. Its just not a german military production gun. Still has plenty of value-i'm no expert, and you didnt say if its matching numbers. I would venture a guess anywhere from 600-900 range

[itw69fxst]

It is an original - the chinese really liked the C96 and imported thousands from mauser. Its just not a german military production gun. Still has plenty of value-i'm no expert, and you didnt say if its matching numbers. I would venture a guess anywhere from 600-900 range

The numbers all look good as I can tell - but I will have a pro take a peek at it. thanks for the input sir