SOLD - Excellent Mauser C96 Broomhandle - Red 9

Description

3/15/23 - This is an example of an original "Red 9" Mauser C96 Broomhandle rig with Prussian Eagle marking on front of mag well. Unlike its commercial counterparts, "Red 9" Broomhandles were chambered in the more common 9mm Para caliber, which was used by the German Army and were marked with a large 9 on the grips which was then filled with red or orange paint to help German soldiers differentiate its caliber from the standard .30 mauser cartridge. Only about 130,000 of these very collectible guns were made, with only about 100,000 being accepted by the army and issued to the troops. Considered to be a substitute for a light carbine, they became very popular in trench warfare and were used by some of the Germany's elite crack troops. This on is all matching and has retained about 97% of its original finish. Very minor wear around the high edges, a few tiny handling marks here and there, and some light spotty wear along the barrel. Comes with very nice period-correct grips that are numbered but not matching. They're very close though, numbered "84660". Mint bore.