Why You would Want a Mauser C96

From its unique design to its historical significance, we delve into the factors that make the Mauser C96 a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Discover its role in history, its impact on firearms development, and the distinct features that set it apart. Whether you're drawn to its innovative "Broomhandle" grip or its association with historical figures, this video will showcase why the Mauser C96 is a prized possession for those who appreciate firearms history.
Chapters
0:00 Showcasing a Mauser C96
0:15 History of the Mauser C96 and the Feederle Brothers
1:48 C96 Innovative Design
4:23 Innovative 7.63 Mauser cartridge
5:38 C96 Penetration Test
6:14 The Holster Buttstock
7:39 Movies, Tv Shows, and Video Games
8:10 People That used it
8:58 The WW2 Bring Back C96 I got and It's History
13:45 Fun Shooting Experience
14:47 Why the Mauser C96 Has been so Popular
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[@sukirtishobhan7167]

I have C96 mauser. Lots of C96 mauser R in india. Many thousands mausers were left by Britishers when they left india

[@MarshFlyFightWin]

Just got an all numbers matching C96 "Red Nine" a month ago. Fun gun definitely and eye turner.

[@BattlefieldCurator]

yea the Red Nines are definitely on the desirable list of C96's

[@Ed-ig7fj]

These pistols are really cool, and they are surprisingly good shooters. I bought mine from Simpson's Ltd. through my local FFL. The gun was exactly as described; it has an excellent bore, good finish, and fires 9mm, so I don't have to fly to Serbia or wherever to get ammo. Lol. They are not as front-heavy as you'd think. The skinny barrel doesn't weigh much, and the magazine is close to your hand. A S&W 686 with a 4-inch barrel is more front heavy. It's nice to keep these old 'ladies' busy occasionally. --Old Guy

[@A.Chp-Schweppes]

Because this pistol is undoubtedly and unanimously worldwide reckoned as the utmost stylish handgun ! Who can say otherwise, unfortunately I still haven't laid hand on one !

[@BattlefieldCurator]

Yea, definitely has a Gilded Age look to it

[@billyyank1916]

The Mauser c96 is one of the few things I would impulse buy and have no regrets whatsoever, so long as it's in working condition. Don't have ammo for it yet? Fine by me. Don't even have a holster? Not a problem. Whether it be a German Red 9 or Shansei 45 acp, I would still get it.

[@JAdg75oo00]

What what, there was a 45ACP C96?

[@Whofan91]

​@JAdg75oo00 The Mauser Broomhandle was unbelievably popular during China's Republican/"Warlord" era. An unlicensed copy known as the Shanxi Type 17 began production back in 1928, but due to labor and material shortages combined with a high degree of hand fitting for each pistol, less than 10k were produced by the end of the Civil War (1949). There are some videos out there to be seen of them. Hopes this helps😊

[@BattlefieldCurator]

😂

[@foreign_affairs]

C-96s are definitely more accurate and reliable when using the shoulder stock. It is recommended to replace the springs if they are weak. Wolff Gunsprings makes them still!

[@marilynterry1700]

Just found you and started watching. Very informative . Thank you!

[@BattlefieldCurator]

Glad it was helpful! 😁🍻

[@rob98000]

Yeah, resident evil 4 did some work popularizing it for that generation

[@chrisnewport7826]

Want one😊

[@billsturm7178]

just bought 2 working on a third = YES - GET ONE !!!

[@BattlefieldCurator]

Wow! Good on you for sure 😎

[@billsturm7178]

gotta love preserving history for generations to come @@BattlefieldCurator

[@Krycanelo7]

If you aren't picky about it being recinished or having some parts replaced, you can definitely find one for below 1500.

[@BattlefieldCurator]

True, I’ve seen some undesirable ones for around that

[@beanos2287]

​@@BattlefieldCuratorI just got two of them for $87.50 each. Would you be able to help me find out a little more related to their value?

[@ADRay1999]

I’d like to own one Rule of thumb for me when it comes to collecting multiple types of guns it’s best to get at least one example from that particular era

[@BattlefieldCurator]

That’s a pretty good way to collect, especially for starters

[@allenschmitz9644]

The ammo took a hike and left mountains of these guns.

[@winkleried]

PPU still makes it. I was using it when I couldn’t find any ammunition for my Tokarevs.

[@BattlefieldCurator]

Ammo seek website might help

[@jasontorre3267]

I have 3. One for showing, matching numbers. It has been punched out to 9mm. One overhauled by Gibs. The shooter and one Bolo witch is a total pig with a shoot out barrel. It was heavily polished and reblued also.

[@BattlefieldCurator]

Cool cool!

[@st9041]

OOP'S that's Redman's rifling

[@spenceramey406]

I don't know if this seems true on a regular basis. However, I had heard that when some people get hold of a Mauser C96, they will tries to convert it into Han Solo's lookalike DL-44 blaster from Star Wars. I've heard some would do it but, they make it sound like the practice is a common thing. Also in addition, devalues the Mauser C96.

[@BattlefieldCurator]

Maybe back in the day but I don’t think anyone would want to take a $2-3k pistol and devalue it like that

[@Free-Gunslinger]

I have this gun

[@samiam619]

At 1:00, where did you get that sorry looking example from?

[@BattlefieldCurator]

Lol figured someone would ask! It was at a local Cabelas some years ago, it needed a few parts. It was already a parts mix master, had been parkerized, and still needed a couple of parts to make it function correctly. Ran pretty smooth once fixed

[@jvleasure]

Because you saw your childhood hero keep his in the kitchen and figured that's what real ones do. My kitchen guns got locked up when I had kids.

[@carlosanderson4479]

Wouldn't one be able to reload that hard to find round for a lot cheaper?

[@Wicked505]

First

[@evanswinford7165]

Incense Waterfall advertising??? Who do the think watches this channel? I briefly had a Red 9 Broomhandle. I had to buy the cheapest one I could find. It was ugly and it had function problems. At one point the hammer would not fall so I has to take it back to the shop. They did not charge me for repairs. Its a nifty gun and all but it has its drawbacks, in the end, not fun to shoot. I sold it back to the shop to buy something else, a MAK 90 I think. That is fun to shoot. Oh yeah...PULVERIZED !!!

[@BattlefieldCurator]

Haha I don’t pick the commercials, it can be random sometimes! I had a C96 that had problems (it was a parts mix master somebody put together, the one at 1:02) but I figured out what parts it needed and fixed it. Shot smooth after that.

[@evanswinford7165]

@@BattlefieldCurator Multiple people told me not to take it apart myself. The only screw in the gun keeps the grips on. This was the nineties mind you before you could watch tutorial videos on how to do things. These days I might have a crack at taking it apart. I’m much better at small mechanics now like coaster brake hubs and the other guns I tore down and rebuilt.