SOLD - Mauser C96 Broomhandle - Red 9

Description

10/10/24 - This is a nice example of an original "Red 9" Mauser C96 Broomhandle . 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 one is all matching and has an Imperial German military stamp on the right side of the upper receiver. It has retained roughly 85% of its original finish. There is general high edge wear, some areas of thinning here and there, and light brown patina throughout. Fitted with its original matching-numbered grips. The bore is shiny with great rifling, but there is some very light freckling here and there.