Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this amazing semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Waffenfabrik Mauser C96 Commercial!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Mauser
Model: C96 Commercial
Serial: 890611
Date of Manufacture: 1932-1934
Caliber: 7.63x25mm Mauser
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Adjustable Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Grooved Walnut Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The right side of the frame is stamped “Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf A.Neckar D.R.P.u.A.P.”. The top of the barrel is stamped “Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf A/N”. The top of the slide is stamped with a crown over “U” proof mark. The bottom of the barrel is stamped “CAI.ST.A.VT / CAL 7.63 GER”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
With its broomhandle-style grip, box magazine positioned ahead of the trigger, and long, slender barrel, the Mauser C96 boasts one of the most instantly recognizable silhouettes in firearms history. This distinctive design has made it a favorite among collectors and an icon in pop culture. The Mauser’s exotic profile quickly caught the attention of Hollywood and literature alike. In Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels, it was the sidearm of choice for SMERSH agents, projecting menace and mystery. Clint Eastwood wielded it with gritty flair in the 1972 Western Joe Kidd, and in more recent years, it’s appeared in period dramas like Peaky Blinders. Perhaps most famously, the C96 served as the design inspiration for Han Solo’s DL-44 Heavy Blaster—arguably the most iconic sci-fi weapon in the Star Wars universe. Known by many names and nicknames across decades and continents—the "Broomhandle," the "Pistole 7.63," the "Box Cannon"—the Mauser C96 traces its origins to 1896, the year it first entered production.
Model: C96 Commercial
Serial: 890611
Date of Manufacture: 1932-1934
Caliber: 7.63x25mm Mauser
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Adjustable Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Grooved Walnut Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The right side of the frame is stamped “Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf A.Neckar D.R.P.u.A.P.”. The top of the barrel is stamped “Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf A/N”. The top of the slide is stamped with a crown over “U” proof mark. The bottom of the barrel is stamped “CAI.ST.A.VT / CAL 7.63 GER”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
With its broomhandle-style grip, box magazine positioned ahead of the trigger, and long, slender barrel, the Mauser C96 boasts one of the most instantly recognizable silhouettes in firearms history. This distinctive design has made it a favorite among collectors and an icon in pop culture. The Mauser’s exotic profile quickly caught the attention of Hollywood and literature alike. In Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels, it was the sidearm of choice for SMERSH agents, projecting menace and mystery. Clint Eastwood wielded it with gritty flair in the 1972 Western Joe Kidd, and in more recent years, it’s appeared in period dramas like Peaky Blinders. Perhaps most famously, the C96 served as the design inspiration for Han Solo’s DL-44 Heavy Blaster—arguably the most iconic sci-fi weapon in the Star Wars universe. Known by many names and nicknames across decades and continents—the "Broomhandle," the "Pistole 7.63," the "Box Cannon"—the Mauser C96 traces its origins to 1896, the year it first entered production.
Developed by the Feederle brothers—Fidel, Friedrich, and Josef—while working for Mauser, the pistol was initially met with skepticism from company co-founder Paul Mauser. But as semi-automatic firearms began to redefine modern warfare, he recognized their potential, especially against rivals like the 1893 Borchardt. In March 1895, Mauser began testing what would be known as the C96 (short for Construktion 1896) in the German town of Oberndorf. The "Broomhandle" nickname arose in English-speaking markets due to the pistol’s rounded wooden grip, and it quickly became a catch-all for both the C96 and similar variants, including foreign copies. Although the grip was just one of many unique features, the name stuck and was eventually even embraced in Mauser’s marketing.
In China, another nickname emerged: the "Box Cannon"—a nod to the C96’s distinctive internal box magazine. This magazine, positioned in front of the trigger and loaded from the top via stripper clips, was a hallmark of the C96’s engineering. Though innovative, the system required a series of intricate internal actions to chamber and fire a round—mechanically complex for its time, but impressively effective. One of the C96’s most iconic accessories was its wooden combination holster-stock. Not only did it function as a holster, but it could also be attached to the grip, converting the pistol into a shoulder-fired carbine. This feature complemented the C96’s powerful 7.63x25mm cartridge, then the highest-velocity commercially available pistol round, renowned for its flat trajectory, penetration, and accuracy. From the battlefields of the early 20th century to the screens of cinemas and televisions, the Mauser C96 endures as both a marvel of firearms innovation and a cultural icon.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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