Need Help with Old Mauser
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David the Gnome
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Looks like an 1896 Mauser aka Broom Handle.
http://www.1896mauser.com/
They have an identification guide on there that can tell you what specific model it is. I've seen them go for anywhere from $1,000 to $4,000.
http://www.1896mauser.com/
They have an identification guide on there that can tell you what specific model it is. I've seen them go for anywhere from $1,000 to $4,000.
Mad Magyar
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It appears to be the Mauser Military 7.63. The cartridges are stripped into the magazine through the top when the bolt is drawn to the rear as in a rifle. Pulling the clip out lets the bolt go forward to chamber a cartridge ready for firing...Should be a safety , a thumb piece on left side of receiver...
A collector would be interested if it's in good shape...
Anyway, a nice piece....If you should sell it, it will qualify for a C&R licence for a quick sell....Contact me for more details on the pistol if you so desire....
A collector would be interested if it's in good shape...
Anyway, a nice piece....If you should sell it, it will qualify for a C&R licence for a quick sell....Contact me for more details on the pistol if you so desire....
dfariswheel
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As above, you have a Model 1896 Mauser automatic pistol.
However, yours is NOT a 7.63, it's a 9mm Parabellum or Luger, as noted by the "Red Nine" on the wood grip.
During WWI, the German military used the Mauser but wanted it in the then-standard 9mm German service cartridge, so guns were made in 9mm and identified by the prominent 9 filled with red paint, and known to collectors as the "Red nine" Mauser.
Price depends on actual condition, and on the presence of any accessories, like the pictured stock/holster, loading clips, etc.
Collectors are always hunting these Mauser's, so be careful to find out exactly what you have, and it's actual value before selling.
Some of these can be worth quite a bit of money.
However, yours is NOT a 7.63, it's a 9mm Parabellum or Luger, as noted by the "Red Nine" on the wood grip.
During WWI, the German military used the Mauser but wanted it in the then-standard 9mm German service cartridge, so guns were made in 9mm and identified by the prominent 9 filled with red paint, and known to collectors as the "Red nine" Mauser.
Price depends on actual condition, and on the presence of any accessories, like the pictured stock/holster, loading clips, etc.
Collectors are always hunting these Mauser's, so be careful to find out exactly what you have, and it's actual value before selling.
Some of these can be worth quite a bit of money.
nwilliams
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check out www.gunbroker.com there are a few of those for sale on there and you can get an idea of what people are buying and selling these for.
Nice piece of history you got there I would hang on to that one! Here are some links that will fill you in on this gun a bit more.
http://www.rt66.com/~korteng/SmallArms/mauser96.htm
http://www.g6csy.net/c96/index.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umHFfUee2ro
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Nice piece of history you got there I would hang on to that one! Here are some links that will fill you in on this gun a bit more.
http://www.rt66.com/~korteng/SmallArms/mauser96.htm
http://www.g6csy.net/c96/index.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umHFfUee2ro
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Well, a really easy first step is to list it here as "for sale". Do some research on asking price and go for it. There are most likely more than one person on this board that would like to buy it. I would if I had the cash.
Jim Watson
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A great many "Broomhandle" Mausers were imported here from Communist China several years ago. A lot of the ones in worn condition were rebored to 9mm and refinished, including reproduction "red nine" grips. One like that is worth a few hundred dollars. An original German service model 9mm is worth some thousands of dollars. You need to know which. Maybe an expert will come along to ask the right questions.
Well on the bottom of the barrel is has 7.63 cal. I don't think it has been refinished. The grips don't go with the gun so I been told. From looking on www.1896mauser.com It looks to be a M-30 or earlier.
tkendrick
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Go to www.1896mauser.com.
There is an excellent guide on identifying exactly which mauser you have. The shoulder stock you have is definately German, not Chinese. Do some research, look for the serial numbers, including the one on the stock. If they all match the gun will be worth more than if they don't.
The inside of the grip panels are also serial numbered on the originals, and should match the gun. They probably don't, since your gun is marked 7.63 and panels are either from a war production run or a replacement.
Easiest way to discern an M30 from an earlier gun is to look for the step in the back of the grips. If it's there, it is NOT an M30 frame, but one of the earlier versions.
I just went through a rather long and complicated search for a pair of grips for an old pre-war c96 I'm rebuilding.
You'll get some info about the age of the gun if you run the serial numbers....but, you'll find out that the Orbendorf files were destroyed at the end of the war, and Mauser apparently did NOT run all their SN's sequentially.
Actual values will vary wildly, depending on what you have.
I recently bought a pre-war (not near as nice as yours appears to be) with matching numbers for 400 bucks.
A good collectable condition Mauser will bring around 2 grand, unless it is one of the rare versions, in which case it's worth as much as 9 to 10 grand.
Have you considered shooting it?
While not the most practical of hand guns, concealed carry might be problem, they are about the most fun you can have with your pants on.
A word of caution: There are a lot of different brands of ammo floating around out there whichare marked as and will chamber and fire through a 7.63 mauser, and contrary to what you might read on some web sites, these guns will NOT hold up well to hot loads. The surplus eastern bloc ammo that is currently being sold for the CZ was originally loaded for submachine guns and will turn a fine old c96 into semi-interesting paper-weight in short order.
And before anyone asks yeah, I love these old hand cannons!!!
There is an excellent guide on identifying exactly which mauser you have. The shoulder stock you have is definately German, not Chinese. Do some research, look for the serial numbers, including the one on the stock. If they all match the gun will be worth more than if they don't.
The inside of the grip panels are also serial numbered on the originals, and should match the gun. They probably don't, since your gun is marked 7.63 and panels are either from a war production run or a replacement.
Easiest way to discern an M30 from an earlier gun is to look for the step in the back of the grips. If it's there, it is NOT an M30 frame, but one of the earlier versions.
I just went through a rather long and complicated search for a pair of grips for an old pre-war c96 I'm rebuilding.
You'll get some info about the age of the gun if you run the serial numbers....but, you'll find out that the Orbendorf files were destroyed at the end of the war, and Mauser apparently did NOT run all their SN's sequentially.
Actual values will vary wildly, depending on what you have.
I recently bought a pre-war (not near as nice as yours appears to be) with matching numbers for 400 bucks.
A good collectable condition Mauser will bring around 2 grand, unless it is one of the rare versions, in which case it's worth as much as 9 to 10 grand.
Have you considered shooting it?
While not the most practical of hand guns, concealed carry might be problem, they are about the most fun you can have with your pants on.
A word of caution: There are a lot of different brands of ammo floating around out there whichare marked as and will chamber and fire through a 7.63 mauser, and contrary to what you might read on some web sites, these guns will NOT hold up well to hot loads. The surplus eastern bloc ammo that is currently being sold for the CZ was originally loaded for submachine guns and will turn a fine old c96 into semi-interesting paper-weight in short order.
And before anyone asks
yeah, I love these old hand cannons!!!
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tkendrick
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I forgot....if sure you want to sell, set a price and let me know, I might be interested,
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