Very Rare 1921 Mauser Broomhandle - French Gendarmerie w/ Matching Stock

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SKU:: 431966 - 41364 - RJ

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3/13/26 - This is a very rare Mauser Bolo M1921 that was issued to the French military. In the immediate aftermath of World War One, it appears that the French government purchased 2,000 Mauser C96 pistols for use by occupation forces who were to be stationed in Germany. While the direct link to the French military is missing, a sale of 2,000 C96 pistols through German dealer Albrecht Kind is documented, and we know that French Gendarmerie did use the C96 in the occupation. The guns that are identified as making up this purchase are in the 430,000-434,000 serial number range, produced right at the end of the war or just after. This example has matching numbers throughout and has retained about 90% of its original finish. There is wear around the muzzle, on the side rails, on the front edge of the frame, and on the back strap around the stock lug. Fitted with correct brownish hard rubber grips - repaired crack on the left side. The bore has good rifling with minor frosting in the grooves. Comes with its original matching-numbered stock. There is a "Made in Germany" stamp on the lid and a couple of cracks in the body.