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The Mauser C96, produced from 1896 to 1937, is a distinctive semi-automatic pistol known for its integral box magazine, long barrel, wooden shoulder stock doubling as a holster, and broom handle-shaped grip. It was nicknamed "broomhandle" in English-speaking countries and "box cannon" in China. With its high-velocity cartridge, it had superior range and penetration compared to contemporary pistols. Mauser made around one million C96 pistols, with unlicensed copies also produced in Spain and China during the first half of the 20th century.
The Mauser C96 is a German semi-automatic pistol most commonly chambered in 7.63×25mm Mauser, with some variants produced in other calibers including 9×19mm Parabellum. It uses an integral box magazine in front of the trigger, typically loaded from the top using stripper clips. The C96 is best known for its distinctive “broomhandle” grip and its wooden shoulder stock that doubles as a holster, giving it carbine-like handling at longer pistol ranges.
=HISTORY=
==HISTORY==
The Mauser C96 pistol gained rapid popularity since its 1896 debut, adopted by governments, civilians, and military officers. Initially favored by British officers, its appeal declined by World War I. Named "Peter the Painter" in connection to an anarchist, it saw action in various conflicts like World War I, the Irish War of Independence, and the Spanish Civil War. Notable figures like Winston Churchill and Lawrence of Arabia favored it, and it featured prominently in historic events such as the Kakori train robbery and the assassination of political figures like Spanish Prime Minister Eduardo Dato and King Alexander I of Yugoslavia. Widely used in conflicts like the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II, it came in various chamberings, including 7.63×25mm, 9×19mm Parabellum, 9mm Mauser Export, and .45 ACP, with China being the only nation to adopt it as its primary service pistol.
Mauser introduced the C96 in 1896 as one of the earliest successful semi-automatic pistols, and it remained in production—across multiple patterns and contracts—into the late 1930s. Its high-velocity 7.63mm cartridge, robust construction, and stock/holster option made it attractive to a wide range of buyers, from military officers to police and private purchasers. The pistol was exported widely and inspired numerous copies and close derivatives, notably in Spain and China, where both licensed and unlicensed production helped spread the design far beyond Germany.
<br>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauser_C96 SOURCE]
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In Southeast Asia, the C96 is best understood as a legacy sidearm that could appear through long-term circulation rather than standardized issue during the [[Vietnam War]]. Large numbers of C96 pistols and Chinese-produced copies existed in the region due to earlier decades of Chinese military use and arms movement, and older pistols of many types remained in private hands and secondary service. As a result, C96-type pistols could be encountered in Vietnam in limited numbers alongside more common Cold War-era small arms.


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===Sources===
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* Ian V. Hogg, ''Pistols of the World'' (Krause Publications).
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* Edward Clinton Ezell, ''Small Arms of the World'' (Stackpole Books).
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* Robert W. D. Ball, ''Mauser Military Rifles and Pistols'' (collector/reference work).
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* ''Jane’s Infantry Weapons'' (period reference volumes covering service pistols and variants).
File:Mauser.jpg|C96 in Vietnam
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File:MauserChina.jpg|Female Chinese soldier with Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" c. 1939
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File:Mauser C96 7,63 (69717944672.jpg|Mauser C96 pistol.
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File:Mauser.jpg|C96 in Vietnam.
File:MauserChina.jpg|Female Chinese soldier with Mauser C96 “Broomhandle”, c. 1939.
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Latest revision as of 05:50, 25 February 2026

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Mauser C96		 Everyone Except Sniper
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Damage Base Headshot × Chest × Stomach × Leg × Arm × Reload Speed
Partial Empty
30 ×2.6 = 78 ×1.7 = 51 ×1.6 = 48 ×1.1 = 33 ×1.05 = 31.5 3.233 Seconds 3.1 Seconds
Designation Weapon Type Fire Modes Fire Rate Bullet Spread ° Range Modifier Muzzle Velocity Projectile weight Weight
Mauser C96 Pistol Semi 50 RPM 6.5° & 2.75° ADS 0.72 329 m/s 5.6 g (86.4 gr) 1.13 kg (2.49 lbs)
Full name Caliber Place of Origin Date Manufacturer Barrel Length Total Length Weapon Script Name
Mauser Construktion 96 7.63×25mm Mauser Germany 1896 Mauser
Taiyuan Arsenal, Taku Naval Arsenal and Hanyang Arsenal (China)		 5.5 in (140 mm) 12.3 in (312 mm) weapon_c96


The Mauser C96 is a German semi-automatic pistol most commonly chambered in 7.63×25mm Mauser, with some variants produced in other calibers including 9×19mm Parabellum. It uses an integral box magazine in front of the trigger, typically loaded from the top using stripper clips. The C96 is best known for its distinctive “broomhandle” grip and its wooden shoulder stock that doubles as a holster, giving it carbine-like handling at longer pistol ranges.

HISTORY

Mauser introduced the C96 in 1896 as one of the earliest successful semi-automatic pistols, and it remained in production—across multiple patterns and contracts—into the late 1930s. Its high-velocity 7.63mm cartridge, robust construction, and stock/holster option made it attractive to a wide range of buyers, from military officers to police and private purchasers. The pistol was exported widely and inspired numerous copies and close derivatives, notably in Spain and China, where both licensed and unlicensed production helped spread the design far beyond Germany.

In Southeast Asia, the C96 is best understood as a legacy sidearm that could appear through long-term circulation rather than standardized issue during the Vietnam War. Large numbers of C96 pistols and Chinese-produced copies existed in the region due to earlier decades of Chinese military use and arms movement, and older pistols of many types remained in private hands and secondary service. As a result, C96-type pistols could be encountered in Vietnam in limited numbers alongside more common Cold War-era small arms.

Sources

  • Ian V. Hogg, Pistols of the World (Krause Publications).
  • Edward Clinton Ezell, Small Arms of the World (Stackpole Books).
  • Robert W. D. Ball, Mauser Military Rifles and Pistols (collector/reference work).
  • Jane’s Infantry Weapons (period reference volumes covering service pistols and variants).
Real-Life Photos
  • Mauser C96 pistol.
    Mauser C96 pistol.
  • Mauser C96, profile view.
    Mauser C96, profile view.
  • Mauser C96 with wooden stock/holster.
    Mauser C96 with wooden stock/holster.
  • Mauser C96, close-up detail.
    Mauser C96, close-up detail.
  • C96 in Vietnam.
    C96 in Vietnam.
  • Female Chinese soldier with Mauser C96 “Broomhandle”, c. 1939.
    Female Chinese soldier with Mauser C96 “Broomhandle”, c. 1939.
  • Mauser C96 shown with stock/holster.
    Mauser C96 shown with stock/holster.
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