Welcome, in case you are a newcomer to this enjoyable bi-weekly phase of AllOutdoor.com! The final time round I coated the historical past and variations ( Part II and Part III) of a German pistol which is completely steampunk appears to be like at its best. In this text, we’re persevering with the Mauser Construktion 96. This is beginning with relationship, aftermarket elements, and equipment. This group of articles arguably ends within the subsequent half with a spread journey and evaluation however after that, I’ll have one other Curious Relics article that may point out the C96 fairly closely so keep tuned. Let’s dive proper into the rabbit gap!
Welcome to our recurring sequence of “Curious Relics.” Here, we wish to share all of our experiences, information, misadventures, and keenness for older firearms that one would possibly categorize as a Curio & Relic – any firearm that’s at the least 50 years previous in accordance with the ATF. Hopefully alongside the way in which you may garner a larger appreciation for older firearms like we do, and concurrently you may educate us issues as nicely by sharing your individual experience and ideas within the Comments. Understanding the firearms of previous, their significance, and their improvement which result in lots of the arms we now cherish in the present day is extremely fascinating and we hope you get pleasure from what we’ve to share, too!
Dating: The Mauser C96
This is a kind of very seldom examples of relationship a gun being fairly straightforward. Not solely are their quite a few boards and boards filled with lists and serial quantity ranges however there may be really a helpful dandy serial quantity lookup instrument situated on the hyperlink right here which additionally offers a lightweight smattering of element together with the approximate yr. With this instrument, I used to be in a position to affirm that my pistol (which is in tough form so far as end goes) is a business M30 variant produced someday between 1932 and 1934. Most probably my private C96 was made in late 1932 or early 1933. This is as a result of the ending options match the outline of an early M30 similar to fire-blued elements. It is difficult to inform by the photographs however arts just like the set off and sight adjustment have some speckles of fireplace bluing left.
Specifications: The Mauser C96
- Years Produced: From 1896 to 1937
- Number Manufactured: Sources range however roughly 1.1 Million
- Operating System: Short Recoil
- Chambering: 7.63 Mauser, 9mm Luger, 9mm Mauser Export (a number of extra in non-Mauser-made pistols)
- Barrel Length: Exact barrel size varies. Most generally 5.5 Inches or 3.9 inches (My gun is 5.25 inches)
- Overall Length: Roughly 11.5 inches from heel to crown (my gun)
- Weight: Roughly 2lbs 8oz (my gun)
- Action: Single Action
- Safety: Manual Right-Handed Thumb Safety.
- Capacity: 10-round inner journal (loaded through 10 spherical stripper clip)
- Front Sight: Fixed Front triangular
- Rear Sight: Elevator type windage and elevation adjustable (50-1000 meeter for 7.63 and 50-500 meters for 9mm Luger)
- Grip: Ribbed walnut or plastic checkered
Aftermarket Parts & Accessories: The Mauser C96
The Mauser C96 is a kind of beloved and iconic items of small arms historical past that will get a little bit of aftermarket consideration. This signifies that not solely is there a marketplace for used authentic elements but in addition a complete host of replica elements and equipment. Starting off with elements sources there may be the same old SARCO Inc, CMR Firearms, Numrich, and eBay. Some of the commonest requests for elements can be grips, firing pins, and extractors. For the firing pin, I counsel this one right here. For the newer commonest extractor look right here. Older-style extractors are nonetheless accessible on Numrich. For grips take a look at the hyperlinks right here, right here, right here, and right here.
As far as equipment go you could possibly take your pick of the bunch of sights I already listed. Additional mentions can be lugerfirearms.com (costly stuff), and Liberty Tree Collectors who’ve a bunch of striper clips. Speaking of stripper clips, they’re sometimes fairly spendy. Recently I used to be requested the place I bought mine (I personal 10) and it was off from eBay. They had been no nice deal however if you wish to feed an previous gun correctly like I do I counsel forking out the cash. I bought my stack of 10 respectable stripper clips for $20 which by the appears to be like of it’s as little as it will get. Just be affected person and hold an eye fixed out.
Note: When in search of an element or accent be certain to seek for each “C96” and “Broomhandle” some web sites solely name this gun by its elegant nickname.
End of Part Four: The Mauser C96
There haven’t been this many elements in a Curious Relics sequence for the reason that M96 Swedish Mauser set of articles. We should not even completed but. I imagine that’s solely a slight instance of the monumental impression this pistol has made upon the world. This will not be solely to do with its ingenious design and forward of its time options but in addition resulting from its unbelievable and iconic look. What a murals! Excited to satisfy you all again right here subsequent time. Take care on the market!
In closing, I hope our Curious Relics phase knowledgeable in addition to entertained. This all was written in hopes of continued firearm appreciation and preservation. We didn’t simply understand how weapons had been presupposed to look and performance. It was an extended and tedious course of that has formed the world we reside in. So, I put it to you! Is there a firearm on the market that you just really feel doesn’t get a lot notoriety? What ought to our subsequent Curious Relics matter cowl? As at all times, tell us your entire ideas within the Comments under! We at all times admire your suggestions.
