Affordable Combat Collectibles - Mauser C96 Broom Handle

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The classic Mauser C96 Broom Handle in 7.63z25, or .30 Mauser, if a very powerful, well made and reliable handgun for being one of the earliest successful auto-loading handguns. The C96 Broom Handle saw action is most military conflicts from the early 1900's until WII. While somewhat exotic and ever increasing in value, affordable collectibles like this can still be found. We talk about this C96 30 Mauser Broom Handle I discovered in a local gun store.
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[@frankhellman6879]

10-round max, slower loading, integral mag? _It's a 100 year old California-compliant handgun!_ -

[@Ufos4dahoes]

Frank Hellman 😂😂😂

[@alexanderm3504]

Its getting worse out here, the ass hats are trying to push for only handguns, and no more rifles for sale

[@frankhellman6879]

Hawkeye 47 - You do realize that this won't end until your only choice is to get on your knees and take one in the temple, right? The death of a thousand cuts leads to banning rocks, sticks, cap guns, fists and feet as dangerous weapons in the hands of the undesirables (i.e., average citizens). You'll have to turn in your hands and feet at your nearest police station after the next Dems take over in CA. Time to think about an exit strategy. Friendly states still exist! -

[@frankhellman6879]

Dog of War - Might be, but that one would only be available in "free states". LOL Seriously, states like CA and even some Counties have lists of acceptable firearms. Being so old, the Mauser pistols might be exempt, but each place is different. If you want one and your location permits it, go for it! Not sure of ammo cost though, might check that too. -

[@tylertz8693]

Deadass 😂

[@craesh1001]

That pistol makes me want to grow a pointy moustache, get a monocle, and travel around the world in a hot air balloon causing chaos.

[@overboss9599]

craesh1001 really? It makes me want to fly around a galaxy far far away from Disney and their social conformity

[@craesh1001]

The Arsenal Gamer 😂😂😂😂😂

[@wesw2552]

Like Mr. Peanut?

[@seal7144]

Ian?

[@richardwong5616]

@@seal7144 I don't know who's Ian, only Gun Jesus

[@arieheath7773]

I personally like a little wear and tear on surplus firearms. As long as they are perfectly functional, I think it adds character.

[@maliceharding4668]

Same hear I want a item that could tell stories

[@tylermccune7092]

I couldn’t agree more, I like to use my Surps, have fun and I even use a one of them for hunting

[@derekdziobek5998]

That's a steal for $500!

[@Tula1940_LB]

Winston Churchill didn't just like it he said his life was saved by one after killing a man running at him with a sword in combat. He carried one for many years and was credited with at least three kills with his.

[@RefinedRetroReviews]

I have read an account where he killed quite a few soldiers on horseback with one. You are correct that it saved his life. He said he would have "died had he had a revolver."

[@schmeisser0798]

In Shanghai city, the gangsters used many of it. The Chinese soldiers loved it too, much more reliable than Japanese Type 14. :)))

[@MacCoalieCoalson]

Tô Hoàng Mỹ The Chinese bought up lots of C96, both local warlords and the National Revolutionary Army so I've heard. There's also those .45 ACP conversions which sound amazing.

[@SpartacusColo]

Churchill loaded the C96 while loaded, himself. I bet he eschewed eye-pro, too.

[@kalashloy4179]

externally beat up, but shiny bore, functioning and all matching.... for $500 SCORE!

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Agreed. Keep those eyes peeled. Deals are out there.

[@LFooger]

Deals like this are a pipe dream for us that live up in Canuckistan.. very jealous

[@kalashloy4179]

at least you guys still can have something, here in Malaysia we can only dream about these beauties, lol

[@harryjoe860]

Kalash Loy that’s how much I’ve spent on spare parts!

[@johnski4709]

the Jerk Store called, they're all out of YOU

[@jonathangutierrez6597]

$500 dollars for a broomhandle?! I can't see that exact condition of that particular one but from others I've seen in shops for a seemingly similar condition I can't find for less then $2500 :( I've always wanted one of these! Hope I can find one for a deal as good as this one day.

[@mannyob7164]

Yea finding a broomhandle for $500, or even $1000 those days are sadly over.

[@j.p.9522]

$500? That's an absolute steal!!

[@CaptainCock99]

i’ve never seen a c96 below $1500 yet, absolute steal, awesome video

[@smedspets695]

I see them at guns shows for 1k I'm in a small city

[@tombraver6449]

This is like the holy grail of handguns for me. I'm having a hard time finding one for a reasonable price.

[@justjooify]

Love mine. Got it from my grandfather. Weapon was his service pistol in Finnish Armed Forces. Original leather, wood holster, and parts. I changed springs but other than that all original. I had to get cleaning rod, and clips. Great gun. And I love thease old gun videos, great content. Keep up the good work!

[@blackstone1a]

hopefully by the time I turn 21 these things will still be somewhat cheap. The C96 is one of my favorite handguns in existence, and I wouldn't mind having one

[@overboss9599]

Steamloco hopefully by the time you turn 21 it will be legal to own more than muskets

[@jakashh]

*Every scratch tells a story* “Ah, yes, this scratch is from wann I was taking a shit in der reichstag and I forgot I had mein mauser on my belt and dropped mein hosen too quickly”

[@TylerLL2112]

jakashh wunderbar

[@tjakra21]

lmao

[@jeffengland2791]

I saw a Broom handle 9 at a local Cabela's a while back. They wanted over 4 grand for it.

[@731trident]

Jeff England a 'red 9' is highly desirable, and I'm guessing that the condition of the example you saw was quite good.

[@jeffengland2791]

It was in near pristine condition. And it sold pretty quickly.

[@justinriley8651]

I'd like to see what cabelas gave the original owner ? About 350$ probably.

[@jeffengland2791]

Justin Riley, yeah I was kind of surprised to see it there. You’d think they would put it up for auction.

[@VanquishMediaDE]

That’s cabelas for you.

[@benjaminthomas2000]

I found a 1907 Winchester, and its serial number is at mid 5,000. Inly paid $400

[@billy56081]

I have a fairly early 1907 also. Mine was made in 1910. Fun gun to shoot.

[@user-kt8yp5ho2y]

An iconic pistol of German army during WW1, Chinese nationalist, communist soldier and Korean liberation army during WW2 and Japanese occupation, and Han Solo in Star Wars.

[@borkwoof696]

이동연 don‘t forget the Russians

[@JimBrodie]

See also, Churchill during the Boer War.

[@k0r3andud3]

Do you live in Korea or the US?

[@user-kt8yp5ho2y]

k0r3andud3 No. I'm living in Canada.

[@user-kt8yp5ho2y]

Hagen Oh right. Russian red army during WW2, Churchill and Lawrence of Arabia too. :)

[@Swindle1984]

You can carry the Mauser c96 cocked and locked, 1911-style. With the hammer cocked, pull back on the hammer slightly and hold it down, then engage the safety. The safety is now engaged with the hammer locked. You can also lock the bolt open for loading single rounds: with the bolt locked back on an empty magazine, pull the trigger and lower the hammer partway, then allow the bolt to go forward; the bolt will stop its forward travel because the hammer is blocking it. Now you can feed individual rounds without a stripper clip. To make the pistol ready to fire, pull back on the bolt, then cock the hammer and release the bolt.

[@domino52o26]

I absolutely love these kinds of videos from you guys. Thanks for making it, truly appreciate it. Btw, LOVE the star wars reference. Lol. Thats one of a few things that first come to mind anytime i see a broomhandle mauser.

[@bigbadfnmonkey]

You got a great deal on that C-96 bro Tim! When history & firearms come together....priceless! Thnx, MIKE.

[@asdfg9552]

Thanks for the video, I really enjoy these more laid back and just having fun videos.

[@mattenglish6334]

Recently got a c96 and love the old gun, videos like this got me into surplus stuff.

[@731trident]

One of these has been on my 'must have list' for 25+ years. Your video has spurred me into action! It looks like I'll be paying off the credit card again...

[@Kargush]

Speaking of cartridges, I think a video on cartridge interchangeability would be both fun and informative.

[@connerbv1209]

That rifle has the best sound ever

[@lon242]

Awesome find MAC... but no way am I gonna find a deal like that 'round these parts. I really wanted one of these a while back, but any time I went on Gunbroker, there were either immaculate ones going for 2k+, or ones that went for $500-700, but had pitting so bad that you'd think the gun was hit by really fine shrapnel. Ended up just getting an airsoft replica to scratch the itch...

[@dcg44s]

Never give up hope.Yes,they are fairly hard to score in the price range quoted in the video,but not impossible.Tim did it and I did it at a gun show a few years back.If we can,you can.

[@user-cl2tc5kd8k]

9:55 - to put the gun on the safety in the cocked position, you need to slightly pull the hammer back and move the safety lever forward/up. It is so-called "Third type " or the "New safety". And , if the open bolt is pulled further back, it will remain in the open position and will not close automatically during placing loose rounds one by one in the magazine .

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

I like the old historical guns too, and if i found that firearm in my local gunshop for 500 dollars i would buy it in a heartbeat. Great find and also Tim i enjoy your videos a lot. MAC for life

[@purple_caps5551]

Great video Tim, I feel the same way about my Fin M39 Mosin. Such a great rifle to shoot and when I striped the rifle apart I found out the receiver was made in 1896. I picked mine up at a local gun shop for about $110 which was a few years ago and I knew then that it was a great price. The employee's at the shop didn't even know what model # the mosin was.They told me it was a Fin Guard M28/30 which would have been even more awsome but I'm still very happy with what I got, so maybe that's why I got such a great deal. Keep up the great work bro.

[@HonestOutlawReviews]

$500 is a great buy!

[@rickdelve]

Han didn't shoot first, he just shot... Greedo didn't have a chance...

[@Militaryarmschannel]

The remake had Greedo shooting first, hence the saying "Han shot first". Historical context is everything. HAN SHOT FIRST!

[@rickdelve]

Chris Imdermuehle - If you can remember, when Star Wars first came out, there was no "Episode IV A New Hope" at the front of the writing. It was supposed to be a one-off movie...

[@Christopher-N]

I think I get what *Rick Delve* is trying to say. He's just saying that if Greedo even thinks about drawing his gun on Han Solo, then Greedo's already lost because that's the guy Han is. No post-Special Edition corrections to satisfy both camps: Han shot, and Greedo was dead before his head hit the table.

[@rickdelve]

Christopher Noel - Yes, you are correct. And better at explaining it than I am.

[@Christopher-N]

(24:59) Yes, exactly like that. Greedo never got a shot off: that's how it was, and that's the way it should be.

[@maddmatt55]

I’m over in the UK where most of what you shoot is prohibited over so the get my hit of shooting I have to watch US channels. Yours is one that I watch every week as you shoot more interesting guns like the Mauser C96. Keep up the good work

[@davidhayward4730]

Thanks Tim, informative as usual. Love the old stuff.

[@ActualHumanPerson]

I like these and the cheap pawn shop shootouts between yous two.

[@1.forestrunner]

Coffee in the morning, watching Tim shooting a blast from the past...yeah, another good day!

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Thanks brother.

[@Excedrine]

Personally, I like the look of guns that have some patina on them. Fun Fact: Some variants of the C96 accepted detachable box magazines from 10 to 40 rounds.

[@gustafsethna5487]

Thank you for the amazing video...brought back memories....my grandfather and my dad had the same piece 👌👍👍👍👍💪💪💪

[@tonytaylor1513]

Thank you for getting me back interested in the classics Tim

[@regsparkes6507]

I could watch your videos on military firearms all day. Thanks for this MAC.

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Thank you for watching.

[@RabbitusMaximus]

Nice job. I love mine. Love the original caliber too.

[@tellemhowbeer3517]

This IS and always will be my favorite handgun. I REALLY want one before its my time to punch out. Cheers from Texas mac

[@XKCommander]

Awesome! It’s on my want list. Great video Mac.

[@snowlothar45]

Safety can be put on with the hammer cocked. You must pull back slightly on the hammer and then engage it. A two handed operation, but that is the design of the pistol.

[@thorinharig5042]

Here's the real question tho...does the .303 rifle take Bren mags?

[@Ufos4dahoes]

Thorin Harig Does it take glock mags? Lmao

[@tomgriffin5149]

no

[@Flatline74]

These C96s have went sky high in the last year. It’s awesome but the only reason I can think of why prices went through the roof is because decided to buy one.

[@poetwp975]

I want to get one to convert to a replica of Han Solos blaster. And the wooden stock holster addition is so neat it would be great for a camp gun. Mac got a such a great deal on that old piece. That’s a lot of gun and craftsmanship for the price. It’s the oldest of old school. Fun video.

[@jaycopper]

yes MAC we DO enjoy videos like this. we appreciate you brother.

[@daviddaniels6645]

Excellent video as usual. Good find!

[@Ken-fh8iv]

Always liked the Broom Handle. Neat :-) Tim, your SO is clearly much more understanding than mine...

[@AlexOrtiz-ok9uu]

Beautiful gun MAC .. great video !!!

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Thank you.

[@unklemike5012]

Love this. I need more surplus in my life.

[@Pitchlock8251]

Don't we all.

[@themawsjawz_9491]

Mike Bryant don't. Once you have one you want them all. "Purpose driven" in your gun collection doesn't exist anymore lol

[@mpett2]

I love your videos brother. I can tell your a good guy.. Thank you for your effort.

[@theodoreroosevelt3143]

15:19 please do more shoots from this perspective, this is really cool to watch, especially as person who love old firearms and can't try everything on local shooting range(Poland) uh... :(

[@Militaryarmschannel]

We do it in most of our handgun videos. As soon as I figure out a way to do it with a rifle I will. 👍

[@theodoreroosevelt3143]

thank you so much c:

[@nothim7321]

Ashley Weeks Poland

[@harley1605kmk]

Great video. This is kinda where I'm at with my collecting. I'd rather buy surplus or something oddball vs something brand new. I've especially been focusing on surplus pistols as of late. Keep up the good work, looking forward to the Enfield video, I have a soft spot for those rifles and own several variations.

[@ersers-by3qr]

Great vid Tim👍

[@snowpaw360]

"Plastics fantastics" I love it. lol

[@forgottendreams01]

Should make this a series on the channel! I could only imagine how massive your collection must be lol, you ever consider doing a video showing an overview of the size and span of your collection? Love your videos!

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Nah, I prefer to show them one by one so that I have content to last for a few more years. :)

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Nah, I prefer to show them one by one so that I have content to last for a few more years. :)

[@forgottendreams01]

At the rate you tend to buy guns you will have content to last your entire life and then some :D

[@RabbitusMaximus]

glad to see KZbin walked back their position on gun channels

[@GrizzAxxemann]

I saw one of these go for $8500 at an auction last summer. It's classed as a prescribed antique here in Canada, and they fetch quite the premium.

[@ForgedHistory]

Great video mac

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

Very cool. This one is on my bucket list. I also want one that's a bit worn. I got a Luger, but got one so nice I never shoot it.

[@JosephSmith-lm4ri]

That gun is a thing of beauty.

[@mikesharp4033]

I have only encountered one C96; that was on a Range in South Africa in 1976. The gun had been in the owner's family since his Grandfather carried it in the Boer War, against my Country (UK). The irony was not lost; it is great that we gun owners can transcend the past and enjoy the present.

[@myfavoritemartian1]

I just bought a Bolo model. It is that brown, old gun color, the bore is shot out and needs relining. ($400) The Bakelite grips were loose, worn smooth and the screw was frozen solid. The upper is one SN while the lower is another. It has some pitting on the left side, but is a "shooter". I buy Tokarev ammo but replace the powder to a .30 Mauser level, it is way cheaper.

[@kellens2031]

Seems like a great bounty hunter blaster to me! Love the video MAC, love all your social media content. Keep up the good fight and I know I will as long as I possibly can as well. Was just on FB replying to a friend that actually hunts regularly but had posted "enough is enough, guns are too easy to get" and I had to inform him of how much harder they actually are to get now than in the past before 68 GCA and 34 nfa, yet you never heard of a school shooting before 99 Columbine... anyways, would love to see some more multi-gun range sessions! Milsurp semi-auto range day maybe...would be great!!!

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Thank you.

[@joemojokowski8093]

Tim, you Rock !!! Thank you for your information

[@elpistola1104]

I bought a beater c96 several months back and I love it I feel so fortunate to have a piece of History like this. I paid$650 at a local pawn shop, I don't think the people running the pawn shop really knew what these are worth even in poor to fair condition

[@Indianarmslover]

Very nice Mauser c96 video,7. 63 Mauser is very similar to7.62 tokarev and 7.63 Mauser ammo works well in tt33 tokarev pistol.

[@mattliptrot7052]

this is, still to this day, one of my all time favorite handguns!!! i wish i had the money of the knowledge on where to find one

[@mafiamanj15]

Wow that is an absolute steal. I think my C96 was about $1300 and I'm pretty sure mine is in worse shape, however mine did also come with an original Mauser stock and leather carrier, so I can't complain too much.

[@airportbumdad]

It's fun just see what you can find. I found a Czech Brno K98 for $200 at Cabelas last year.

[@fumasterchu12]

One of my favorite pistols and on my holy grail list. I'd jump all over this pistol if I found one like that for $500. Congrats on the find brother!

[@LupisLupine]

What a coincidence, I'm picking up a C.96 Bolo today. Got a repro stock/holster with an original period frog and screwdriver in the deal too.

[@stephenmitchell3569]

Great job! Thanks

[@owainrichards4372]

I love old guns and think a bit of ware on them looks nice

[@meshaft]

Love it Tim! I have a WW2 K98 with a Russian capture mark on it. Love historical guns.

[@matejmatej3554]

LOVE the video love old surplus guns content . Much love from sLOVEnia

[@davidl7813]

Loved that bit at the end made my day lol

[@nazareth4u524]

Cool video! I can pull my hammer all the way back and hold it there on mine and apply the safety. Works good on my 2 C96's. When ready to fire kick it off....Don't think I would pack it that way but it works at the range.

[@m1thumb97834]

You can engage the safety while the hammer is cocked, that model has the NS on the hammer, meaning that the hammer must be pulled back further from the cocked position and then the safety can be engaged. Looks like a nice Wartime commercial. Congrats on getting an amazing price for a sweet gun.

[@tymmay46]

Agreed, I was just about to pop open the safe and double check mine, because I was thinking the same thing.

[@cooperscaradventures2545]

Wow! 500 bucks that’s an amazing deal good score man I paid 1500 for a REALLY rough one and I just got another c96 except it’s a bolo and I paid 850 both at auctions

[@stalker01dfrdfdfdfdf]

I want a modern 2016 tactical version of this Mauser. This is amazing.

[@kenibnanak5554]

If the sear notch is worn, simply removing the stripper clip may fire the gun over and over. :) These guns are great fun with the shoulder stock attached, but watch your thumb when the bolt comes back.

[@d-cat8198]

Love the gunsight cam!

[@robertgoeljr997]

Nice lesson on cartridge difference and pending danger.

[@gavinburns7160]

Recently bought one with a damaged barrel for 400. Gonna send it out to lugerman to get the barrel replaced

[@ThornesGuns]

that cartridge along with the 7.62 tok is one of my favorite cartridges.

[@scottjua]

Mac, I know this video is older now, but I'm just seeing it. You CAN PUT THE SAFETY ON after it is charged... on the N/S or new type Safety models like that one, you have to pull the hammer back a bit, and then put the safety on... so it's cocked and locked so to speak.

[@deldom174]

merci pour tout monsieur , ne changez rien. 👍 delphdom.

[@tellemhowbeer3517]

Always wanted one..... my all time favorite.

[@TubeSteakTaco]

I love the used gun sections!!!

[@Metalgearmadness]

I have not found a C96 under $1000 bucks, mint or not. However the best collectible gun I ever got was my 1911 Swiss Carbine. It was 300 bucks and I got an all matching one built in 1916.

[@eggbert191]

Recently purchased a 1938 numbers matching Russian tt33. The history with these old guns is the greatest part. Shooting is awesome also but sure wish these guns could tell their story

[@AjackLee4]

C96s are beautiful Tim.

[@WORRO]

Very cool and interesting video! Thumb's up~John

[@MorningStarChrist]

Beautiful.

[@theanalogkid_4588]

All the wear and tear makes it more authentic

[@reddevilparatrooper]

Another way of loading the C-96 without a striper clip and not from the top is to pop the floor plate and load 9 rounds into the box magazine upside down. Then put the follower against the rounds and push the spring down until flushed and slide the floor plate back until it snaps and locks. Fairly slow but better that having the bolt slam forward as you are loading while holding the bolt back with your other hand.

[@hpenaranda01]

Really cool!

[@statch77]

I picked one up for about $450 and did a rust blue job after having to weld up and completely re-shape the grip frame back to original because it was totally rusted out. Put in a new hammer wishbone spring (I found a guy that was making them) and the old girl shoots great. Just be careful of that bolt block and check for fractures. It's the only thing keeping the bolt from flying into your eyeball on cycling.