Mauser M1930 Broomhandle 7.63x25mm Semi-Auto Pistol C96, 1932 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,391.00
LSB# LSB251204KM002
Make: Waffenfabrik Mauser, Oberndorf A/N Germany
Model: 1930
Serial#: 850758
Year of Manufacture: 1932 / C&R
Caliber: 7.63x25mm Mauser (.30 Mauser)
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Short-Recoil Pistol with an Internal Magazine fed by stripper clips.
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked, “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N / 850758” with a commercial proof. The barrel is marked, “7.63 Mauser”. The left side of the grip frame is marked with the Mauser banner. The right side of the grip frame is marked, “WAFFENFABRIC MAUSER OBERNDORF A NECKAR D.R.P.u A.P.” All serialized parts are matched. The holster appears to be force matched.
Barrel Length: 5 1/2”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed by the muzzle, the rear face is serrated. The rear sight is a “V”-notch tangent leaf marked 50-1000 in increments of 50m up to 500m and then increments of 100m up to 1000m.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece ribbed walnut panels screw set to the frame. There are light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition. These grip panels appear to be replacements. The holster is in Very Good condition as refinished showing light scratches and pressure dents throughout.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is very faint erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 9/10.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are light handling marks throughout There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is infrequent minor surface oxidation with some more notable oxidation under the grip panels. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, the pistol is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: Wood holster.
Our Assessment: This 1932 Mauser Model 1930 Broomhandle is a classic example of the C96-pattern semi-automatic pistol produced at Oberndorf during the interwar period. The Model 1930 represents the refined commercial evolution of the earlier C96 variants, incorporating improved metallurgy and standardized production features while retaining the distinctive integral magazine and slab-sided receiver profile that made the Broomhandle instantly recognizable worldwide. With its 5 1/2 inch barrel and tangent rear sight graduated from 50 to 1000 meters, this pistol reflects Mauser’s original concept of a high-velocity commercial and military sidearm capable of impressive reach and precision. Chambered in 7.63x25mm Mauser, also known as .30 Mauser, the pistol is built around one of the highest-velocity handgun cartridges of its era. Introduced in the 1890s, the 7.63mm cartridge became known for flat trajectory and penetrating performance, reinforcing the C96’s reputation for range and accuracy. The short-recoil locking system and internal magazine fed by stripper clips demonstrate the advanced engineering that set the Mauser apart from many contemporary designs. All serialized parts on this example are matching, supporting its integrity as a cohesive production piece, and the Mauser banner and commercial proofs remain clear and well defined. The ribbed walnut grip panels appear to be replacements but present cleanly and remain in excellent overall condition.
Conditionally, this example retains approximately 99 percent of its refinished blued surface, showing light handling marks, scattered nicks and scratches, and minor oxidation including more pronounced areas beneath the grip panels. The bore remains bright with sharp rifling and only faint erosion, earning a strong 9 out of 10 rating. The action displays operational wear consistent with careful use, and the screw head retains a strong slot despite light tool marking. Taken as a whole, this 1932 Mauser Model 1930 stands as a representative and well-preserved commercial Broomhandle from the final full-production era of the C96 design, offering strong mechanical condition and classic interwar Mauser character. -R.E.