Mauser Post-War Bolo C96 Broomhandle 7.63x25mm Semi-Automatic Pistol, C&R
SOLD FOR: $2525
LSB#: 211213CD02
Make: Mauser
Model: 1896 Post-War Bolo
Serial Number: 453546
Year of Manufacture: 1921-1923
Caliber: 7.63x25mm Mauser
Action Type: Single Action Semi –Auto with Internal Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel chamber is marked “WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER / OBERNDORF A/N”, the left with a double crowned “U” and the left shoulder with “453546”. The top of the bolt stop is marked “3546”. The bolt locking block is marked “3546”. The magazine floorplate is marked “3546”. The right side of the frame is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER / OBERNDORF A NECKAR”, the rear of the frame is marked “453546”. The rear of the lock frame is marked “453546” and the rear face of the hammer is marked with a script “NS” (New Safety) and “546”. The inside of each grip panel is stamped “453546”.
Barrel Length: 3.9”
Sights / Optics: The pistol is mounted with a “V” notched rear sliding elevator sight with markings from “50-500” that is pinned to the barrel extension. The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece serrated walnut panels. The grips show light handling wear with some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The serrations are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The lands are semi-bright, the grooves are gray. The rifling is well defined. There is infrequent minor erosion on the lands, the grooves have light erosion throughout.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 35% of its metal finish. Most surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light patina with finish remaining in protected areas of the frame, the sides of the barrel extension and the bottom of the floorplate. There are some light nicks, scuffs and scattered very minor surface erosion. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are generally clear, some are worn, but legible. Overall, this pistol is in 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 & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Broomhandle Model 1896 Mauser is certainly an interesting looking firearm. Its features are the most distinctive of any other pistol. In addition to being popularized in Soviet films as the iconic weapon of the Russian revolution and civil war, it was even used as a basis for futuristic weapons like the blaster used by Han Solo in Star Wars. This pistol is a Post-War Bolo. It has wear which is fairly light, considering the history of these pistols, many of which were used in China and Russia during their conflicts in the early 20th Century, has strong mechanics and all of the serialized parts match. This pistol should appeal to anyone who always wanted to own a Broomhandle, and for the collectors this is a fairly nice example of the Post-War Bolo. Please see our photos and good luck!
