1930 Mauser C96 Bolo Broomhandle Matching Commercial Crown/U 7.63x25mm Stock Rig *BEAUTIFUL*
Description:
MANUFACTURER: MAUSER
MODEL: C96 BOLO BROOMHANDLE
ISSUE DATE: 1930
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: WEIMAR GERMANY
SERIAL NUMBER: 717043
MANUFACTURER CODE: WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N
PROOFS: CROWN/U (GERMAN COMMERCIAL PROOF); NS MONOGRAM (NEUE SICHERUNG / NEW SAFETY)
ISSUED BRANCH: COMMERCIAL SALES / EXPORT MARKET
CONFLICT DEPLOYMENT: INTERWAR PERIOD; MANY SAW SERVICE THROUGH WWII AND REGIONAL CONFLICTS
PROVENANCE/RECORDS: ALL MATCHING SERIAL NUMBERS
ARMORY/INSPECTION MARKS: COMMERCIAL MAUSER MARKINGS; CROWN/U PROOF; NS SAFETY MARKING
CALIBER: 7.63x25MM MAUSER
CAPACITY: 10 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 3.90"
BARREL FEATURES: SHORT BOLO-PATTERN
RIFLING: 4-GROOVE RIGHT-HAND TWIST
OPERATING SYSTEM: SHORT-RECOIL
ACTION: SEMI-AUTO
TRIGGER: SINGLE ACTION
IRON SIGHTS: TANGENT REAR; FIXED FRONT BLADE
FRAME: MILLED STEEL FRAME WITH SHOULDER STOCK SLOT
GRIP: WALNUT BOLO-STYLE RIBBED GRIPS
FIREARM FINISH: ARSENAL REFINISH WITH NITRE-BLUED COMPONENTS
CONDITION: EXCELLENT ARSENAL REFINISHED CONDITION WITH SHARP MARKINGS AND MATCHING SERIALS
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: BOLO CONFIGURATION; SCARCE BOLO CONFIGURATION; MATCHING NUMBERS; NEW SAFETY; VIVID NITRE-BLUED TRIGGER, EXTRACTOR AND CONTROLS; SHOULDER STOCK MOUNTING CUT; COLLECTOR-GRADE PRESENTATION
WHAT’S INCLUDED: PISTOL; WOODEN SHOULDER STOCK/HOLSTER; LEATHER CARRY HARNESS
The Mauser C96 stands among the most recognizable military and commercial handguns ever produced, and this compact Bolo configuration represents one of the most sought-after variants within the entire Broomhandle family. Produced during the interwar era at Mauser's famed Oberndorf facility, the Bolo featured a shortened barrel and grip profile that made it more compact and practical while retaining the legendary handling characteristics that made the C96 famous worldwide. This example is an all-matching commercial pistol bearing serial number 717043 and retains the desirable stock-slot frame configuration.
Mechanically, the C96 was decades ahead of its time. Its short-recoil operating system and internal box magazine provided reliability, durability, and impressive ballistic performance when paired with the high-velocity 7.63 Mauser cartridge. The combination of the fixed barrel, excellent sight radius, and shoulder stock capability transformed the pistol into a highly effective personal defense arm that blurred the line between handgun and carbine.
This pistol displays the classic WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N rollmark along with German commercial Crown/U proofing. Particularly noteworthy is the presence of the NS monogram identifying the improved Neue Sicherung, or New Safety, system adopted on later commercial production pistols. The sharp commercial markings, matching serial numbers, and properly executed arsenal refinishing work combine to create an exceptionally attractive collector example.
Collector demand for Bolo C96 pistols remains exceptionally strong due to their compact dimensions, distinctive appearance, and direct association with the final commercial evolution of the Broomhandle platform. Matching examples are increasingly difficult to locate, and complete packages including a shoulder stock are substantially more desirable than standalone pistols. The combination of matching numbers, commercial proofs, New Safety configuration, and included stock places this example well above the average C96 encountered on today's collector market.
Few firearms possess the visual impact and historical presence of a Mauser Broomhandle. From its unmistakable profile and ribbed walnut grips to the vivid nitre-blued accents and iconic shoulder stock, this pistol captures everything collectors admire about early twentieth-century Mauser craftsmanship. Whether displayed as the centerpiece of a military collection or added to an advanced Mauser accumulation, this C96 Bolo delivers the kind of character, rarity, and collector appeal that continues to drive demand generation after generation.
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Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer:
MAUSER
Model:
C96 BROOMHANDLE
Serial Number:
717043
Barrel Length:
3.90
Bore Info:
STRONG
Condition:
EXCELLENT
Metal Condition:
EXCELLENT
Bore Condition:
EXCELLET
Manufacture Date:
1930
Price:
$4,999.99
Shipping:
$34.99
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