SOLD -"Red 9" Mauser C96 Broomhandle Rig - Matching Stock

Description

12/9/25 - This is a nice example of an original "Red 9" Mauser C96 Broomhandle rig with matching stock. 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. The grips were likely the field replacement variation based off the design of the 'Red 9' but they aren't numbered to the pistol. The stock is matching numbered to the gun. The gun is all matching and "Double Crown U" proofed. The original bluing rates roughly 80-85%. The majority of the finish loss is along the barrel, but there is also general high edge wear. The bore has good rifling, but there is very light pin-pricking throughout.