Mauser C96 Model 1930 M30 Broomhandle 7.63mm/30 Semi-Automatic Pistol, C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,487.00

LSB#: WY240806TF026

Make: Mauser, imported by CAI.

Model: C96, Model 1930 (M30)  

Serial#: 736087  

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1930-1932, C&R  

Caliber: 7.63x25mm (.30 Mauser) 

Action Type: Semi-Automatic Short-Recoil Pistol with an Internal Magazine fed by stripper clips.  

Barrel Length: 5 1/2”  

Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade and the rear sight is a “V”-notch tangent leaf marked 50-1000 meters.  

Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grip panels are two-piece serrated wood. The grips have even moderate-heavy wear. There are some scattered nicks and scratches. The serrations are mostly worn, but visible. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Good condition as not original to the gun.  

Type of Finish: Blue  

Finish Originality: Refinished. Most serialized parts are matching. The floorplate and grips are non-matching.  

Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is worn, but visible. There is erosion and minor pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 5 out of 10. 

Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 87% of its current metal finish. The balance is mostly in scattered light surface oxidation. There are some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. There is scattered light-moderate erosion and pitting, mostly under the finish. The screw head is disfigured with a usable slot. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, the pistol is in Good condition as refinished.   

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: The gun comes with a reproduction wood stock/holster with leather harness. 

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud