Mauser C96

Shooting and discussing a Mauser C96 bring-back from WWII. The WWII vet who brought it back is 95 years young and still living. ------------------------ Remember to check out our video clips on the Hickok45Clips channel: / @hickok45clips
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[@ScreaminMadMurphy]

i was seriously not expecting this man to cite Resident Evil 4 the videogame as the reason for his fandom of this piece.

[@Oh-Ben]

Funny thing is I was thinking this was the base for the Red9 and then 1 minute later he calls out it out. I'm sure one of the reason he likes Resident Evil 4 because that game put alot of care into the gun animations.

[@Fallen608]

Same. That caught me off guard. Good taste.

[@psykikninja]

@Someone? yuck

[@needlamp2147]

@Someone? Even though it's less of an action game than the more recent inclusions in the series

[@wackywoohoopizzaman1290]

He must buy it from the merchant

[@Nobody77246]

''The most important safety is your brain" Truer words were never spoken.

[@ihavekalashnikovyoudomath9275]

Then I'm in danger

[@gunnervrog]

@@ihavekalashnikovyoudomath9275 hehehe I'm in danger

[@u.s.militia7682]

Truer words than “Thou shalt not”? Just saying. 🇺🇸

[@CaptainFSU]

They should probably ACTUALLY test that before handing out gun licenses

[@ben2687]

@@u.s.militia7682 yes, truer

[@dildonicplague]

28:07 you know Hickok is a master when he casually just grabs exactly 8 rounds.

[@blaazer9473]

True

[@brendanmuller7301]

And he's a based re4 enjoyer

[@QuickFlixDae]

Excellent observation. U pay attention

[@crad5476]

Happens from time to time.

[@al.march.7457]

It's just instinct ,he is pro!

[@CosmikZombie]

The fact that you even mentioned Resident Evil 4, you have my UTMOST respect, sir. The whole time I was like "This brings fond memories of RE4" as the 'Red-9' was my favourite gun in the game hands down. Mad respect.

[@K177ER77]

Can you tell time code where he mentioned re4?

[@albert9525]

@@K177ER77 16:27

[@Uncommon5en5e]

It was the only handgun I ever used or upgraded one it came out. All the way till the end

[@Mantis_Shrimp99]

@@Uncommon5en5e but you couldn’t use it from the beginning of the game you had to wait till it was able to buy

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

For referencing a fakkin useless video game? Zoom-tard.

[@gertrudemcfuzz74]

Hickok plays RE4. The man redefines the word legend.

[@Guggz]

And who said gaming was just for kids? Everyone plays them. The reload animation in RE4 for the Mauser is also extremely satisfying.

[@KT-cz7rm]

Pretty sure he really doesn't play re4 ten hours a day but that'd be cool too see

[@angeliasarwono8380]

Red9

[@barrymccockinner5548]

Here here

[@SixHolyStrings]

That resident evil is his first choice and not red dead is mind blowing

[@chasenelson9660]

I cannot imagine him playing RE4 but it’s pretty cool that he does

[@kryonight2869]

Well he's got the same skills as Leon himself.

[@chasenelson9660]

@Kyro The Knight He does, maybe even better than Leon

[@otherworld9566]

I almost couldn’t believe it. So cool. Also I don’t know why I’m surprised to see so many RE fans here lol

[@imcharming4808]

No way he plays, but his son (the cameraman) probably does and clued him in.

[@demonjmh]

His son plays video games

[@rogercranwill5029]

A deceased WWII paratrooper friend of mine was in for the last 100 days of the war. He told me a tanker had a case of brand new Mausers he was giving away. He regretted till his dying day he didn’t take one! RIP Bill Costley, your stories of the war were priceless!

[@DirtCobaine]

Man one thing rdr lacks with this gun is how powerful it sounds

[@Coopdog0108]

Yeahhh

[@mr.robobot7794]

The mauser is my main pistol in rdr2

[@coltgun876]

@@mr.robobot7794 mine is the schofield revolver in rdr1 and 2

[@ellior72315]

@@mr.robobot7794ive never liked the mauser, m1890, or semi auto. they just use too much expensive ammo

[@lilpotiphar]

@@mr.robobot7794same I use midnights Mauser and a fully upgraded gold engraved best ammo Mauser

[@Mrgunsngear]

great piece of history

[@fartgander5851]

Nice

[@Real11BangBang]

@@fartgander5851 nice

[@taco_xd1725]

Yes =)

[@nikolai0875]

Indeed

[@achilleasdavid40]

@@Real11BangBang nice

[@imbaroud5273]

"Ahh... A choice of an avid gun collector. It's a nice gun Stranger" that's what arm dealer said when i met him

[@josephmattina18]

RE4?

[@Slammansam]

Joseph Mattina its kinda obvious its from RE4 man, the Red 9 (C96) is one of the most iconic guns in video games

[@thecosmicchief8465]

You beat me to it. :-D

[@hotto-dogu5829]

Are usually prefer to use the Blacktail but I know a lot of people who play resident evil 4 always go for the red9

[@Slammansam]

Kchy Park the Red9 is really good but i always have more fun with the high firerate of the Blacktail (ofcourse when im not doing Chicago Typewrite/Infinite rocketlauncher runs)

[@Cheggley45]

One of the most gorgeous C96 pistols I have ever seen. My father brought back three pistols and two rifles from WWII, but by the time I came along they were all gone, damn! This was a far cry from how we were treated when we came back from Iraq, couldn’t even bring back an AK bayonet or a magazine spring! My dad landed on Utah beach, he passed away two years ago at the age of 99, worlds greatest generation!

[@petfish8949]

As a Chinese, I always thought we call it "Box Cannon" due to its box shaped magazine, never thought about its wooden box holster. Thank you for the knowledge, sir. This weapon is very common for Chinese revolutionist during second Sino-Japanese war and then WWII because its commercial nature, cuz Japan forbidden Mauser from selling us military weapons.

[@DK-gy7ll]

I've watched a lot of Chinese movies, and the C96 is about as common in Chinese war films as the Beretta is in Hollywood action movies.

[@LeechUFC]

This is exactly why I bought a Mauser, all Chinese revolutionary heroes had one

[@Ed-ig7fj]

When my neighbor moved into his house back in the 1970's (?) he found a Broomhandle Mauser wrapped in a silk Chinese escape map tucked away in the rafters of the garage. Probably a Flying Tiger's sidearm. If it could only talk! ---Old Guy

[@xnoorx]

Nee hao

[@speakeasydoorman4966]

" I would not want to take this into combat....it's kinda awkward" Back then in 1916 everything was awkward.......

[@kaedyngraham1860]

Way more awkward than something like a double action revolver, I think he was comparing it to side arms of the time

[@lennybrewster4673]

Except revolvers and 1911's

[@hindsight2022]

Actually 1896

[@speakeasydoorman4966]

@@hindsight2022 He was referring to WWI....I as well

[@chrismc410]

One Winston Churchill didn't find it awkward in combat at all.

[@logicaredux5205]

I hope the gentleman who brought back the Mauser reads the comments because I want to extend to him my highest respect for his service. Gratefully extended from the son of a WW2 veteran.

[@hickok45]

Yeah, except I'm not sure a 95-year-old guy would be reading comments on KZbin videos these days, and that might be for the best. Our video comment sections are probably more civilized than many, but still it could be a bit perplexing and disappointing for him to see the haters and trolls that modern society and anonymity have given birth to on the Internet.

[@logicaredux5205]

hickok45 - Point taken Hickok. You're probably right about that.

[@maxjenkins5771]

Sadly true

[@charlesloveday9208]

Barry Fields...very nice comments from U sir,& I to want to extend my appreciation to Mr. Dean for his service. It would b nice if his son would read a few of the comments of gratitude for his service & generosity for loaning his gun for Hickock to show off. This gun is indeed an awesome antique that shoots quite well.

[@monkeydluffy8684]

hickok45 Very true

[@ItsVasco3456]

This firearm makes such a special sound when firing. Thank you for letting us have a piece of it Thank you James. It's so much appreciated

[@aldosam5317]

Nothing is more effective than this videos to improve my English. He's a retired teacher and you can feel that. Thank you so much.

[@Leunam49]

A technical prodigy. This Mauser has only one screw; the one that fixes wood in the handle hilt

[@pauldavidson6321]

Same thing applies to the Luger.

[@zacharyrollick6169]

@Brotato Chip There are two flat springs in the magazine. Then there is the magazine floorplate retainer.

[@user-zg5ey5xo9i]

@Brian Babin You compare a gun made in 1896 to ones in 1911...

[@pigster8]

@Brian Babin mad

[@hopeyoufeelgreat7596]

@Brian Babin 20 year difference is huge, especially in that time of technological advancement.

[@BrockRocksGaming]

Thank you to the Veteran for his service and lending the pistol!

[@eddymontero6658]

I agree. By the way I just love your profile picture. That's the funniest thing I've seen in a while 😂.

[@dumberthandirt9912]

Your ability to hit a target, no matter the type or age of the firearm always amazes. Much respect.

[@herbertclark3542]

Thank you sir for giving Mr Dean such respect for his service. I love your show especially this one. I learn so much.

[@jenovaloz3108]

16:25 RESIDENT EVIL 4 I was not expecting him to say that, though that’s exactly where I know this gun from, the Red 9 haha

[@bigred9358]

I know

[@markbarrow2761]

The Red 9 was the sexiest weapon in that game. I was on the Blacktail, a Sig, in that game forever but the best bang for your buck with the pistol cartridges was the Red 9. Great taste.

[@MR._BEAN35]

Same

[@GLOCKTOR642]

He plays 10 hours a day.

[@senate473]

Anyone not gonna talk about the origins start weapon?...

[@stoneblue1795]

That holster alone is like a musical instrument in it's design, fit and finish.

[@kiasax2]

Hicock45 is my favorite guntuber, period. His chill manner and knowledge make him do interesting. The Mauser C96 is a fascinating firearm. Its history make it one of the handguns that requires one to really read before you consider yourself to talky know a firearm. Thumbs up to James G. Dean, for his World War II service to save the world from the Nazis. His shooting missions were dangerous as H3LL. Flying 156 missions was amazing. Wow! What a hero! Thank you Hicock45 for bringing us Mr. Dean's story. I appreciate it very much.

[@Anteman]

I just love this little piece of weapons history. The C96 Mauser will always have a special place in my heart. The special profile, that meaty bang of the relatively powerful cartridge. The many, many variants that's been made. Classic.

[@TheRealFocalors]

I love when he said, "Oh a watermelon." Man, German guns do make people very happy lol.

[@sonatine3266]

Fun fact: C96 stands for "Construktion 96". Back in the days "Konstruktion" was still spelled with C in Germany - and 96 for the year obviously.

[@TheRealFocalors]

@@sonatine3266 that's really nice to know. Thank you.

[@sonatine3266]

@@TheRealFocalors You're welcome. :)

[@drprocess3816]

I can name like one million people who would disagree with you

[@TheRealFocalors]

@@drprocess3816 go ahead then.

[@poisonouspython1410]

The fact that James the WWII veteran is still alive and lucid at age 95 is incredible. Good on him and his son for lending this piece of history to hickok

[@HipHopCypher]

Poisonous Python It's piss.

[@poisonouspython1410]

He ain't no cookie cutter that's for sure

[@Jay-mc7vq]

IT'S REVOLTING IT'S INSULTING

[@travissmith229]

Yea good piece of steel

[@SgtSteel1]

+Jay What is revolting and insuting?

[@scarrygarry5772]

I have ADHD and you and your videos are one of the only things that are mostly able to keep me still. Much love, continue on with your content, I love it.

[@454FatJack]

You are not alone❤😂

[@Futurecop23]

Then give 'I heard you like polyrhythms' by virtualriot a try. Works wonders on ADHD.

[@tomnolan1478]

Never before and never since. We appreciate you hickock45. This is a treasure forever. Thank you for the inside look.

[@introzen6914]

28:06 you know someone has lots of experience when they can pick the right amount of bullets like that.

[@Manga_Lloyd]

I did not expect him to talk about Resident Evil 4! That's awesome. That game and it's Mauser C96 rendition (the Red9) are the reason I love this firearm.

[@Amin_PlayStation]

HAVOK586 yeah RE4 the best game

[@v1743962002]

Wow, he play Resident Evil 4 ten hours a day, I thought he can't be cooler. Now I really want to get RE4.

[@RobertDecker417]

Han Solo's DL44 is the reason I looked this firearm up, loved it ever since. I also only play the last mission in MoH Airborne for this firearm

[@joedirt8867]

Antoniv Vasili As I was typing the question to Hickock about whether he knew Han Solo's laser blaster was based on the Mauser, I heard him mention it around 4 minutes in.

[@598bryce]

HAVOK586 the real life 9mm version is actually called the red 9

[@perrylc8812]

Thank you Mr. Dean for sharing this firearm with the rest of us & thank you very much for your service.

[@Jordan-rb28]

21:32 love seeing all that 100+ year old machining done on these things. You can see individual cuts from the milling machine, love it.

[@gartfart3633]

oh, y'know. just casually sniping people 1km away with iron sights

[@pirateswiggity5278]

27:01

[@sumvs5992]

Simo Häyhä be like

[@fokkerdr.1832]

Verdun reference?

[@xterm9995]

Faze kitty be like

[@amanhasnoname6628]

@@pirateswiggity5278 Did the bullet spiraled?

[@hopisanka4430]

*FINALLY THE BROOMHANDLE*

[@SoukaDeezNutz]

Alex Oprel It's imitation isn't it?

[@ToreDL87]

Yeah, it`s a Chinese Type 17, around these parts even that`s hard to come by.

[@ToreDL87]

You held it sideways to create a horizontal sweep, THAT, was impressive.

[@ToreDL87]

*And finally* : Bet`ya you`ve never seen that technique in the West!

[@Domidomi85]

ToreDL87 Snake eater, huh?

[@sionbenjamin4513]

Wow what a beautiful museum piece! About that holster, it was worn across the chest while riding a horse, so the belt holds are off to give the weapon an easier reach. There was a ‘Navy’ version with a longer barrel and of course so many variations of this iconic weapon from a century ago. Beautiful!!

[@Chris_M_Romero]

After watching this video, I have a renewed appreciation for Leon's hands skills. Loading this thing is complicated, and yet Leon makes it so fast! I'm surprised he even knows how to properly load it, and it makes me wonder if the US federal agents receive classes on firearms history during their instruction.

[@carmex02user2002]

Merchant- "Ah! An excellent choice of an avid gun collector. It's a nice gun, stranger."

[@therealjasonpark]

"Ahhhh.... I'll buy that at a high price"

[@Observedwalnut75]

red 9.

[@viniciustb9431]

I read with his voice hahaha

[@gr1mmy954]

Resident evil?

[@cirno9356]

Not enough cash, stranger

[@chickensandwich77]

"I believe Han Solo had one of these didn't he... doesn't he?" epic :)

[@geraldyoung2769]

Han Solo did use a C96 tricked out with a rifle scope and a "flash hider" from an M1 Carbine to make it look more like a Blaster for the movie.

[@namor357]

He had a tricked out “Bolo” version which had a shorter barrel.

[@brandoneddy3560]

He did

[@Khoros-Mythos]

heh EPIC STYLE XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@MJM804]

@Austin T. Accurate enough to kill green aliens from across the table.

[@haroldhprittjr7007]

Thanks to the veteran who brung it back also thanks to the son who made sure we got to see it . Thanks to him for fighting for our freedom hats off hope you have a blessed and wonderful day sir . There can’t be enough said for your bravery and time for all you did for us . May you have wonderful memory’s of all you did for us ! This is so great Hickok it would be great if we could thank more of our veterans and honor them . That’s what this country and younger generations need to educate them bring back the ways of old for those who don’t know what it’s like when there were only so manny seats to set in and the younger ones would get up and let the older and elders sit down . Then you listen to them asked questions and didn’t try to say you knew it all . Back when there was respect . Thanks again my friend and thanks to all our veterans for all they’ve did for us and our freedom !

[@fredford7642]

Great video! I have worked on several C-96 pistols. One word of caution to look for on many C-96 pistols is the excessive pitting just ahead of the chamber. Originally these pistols shot corrosive ammunition which ate up the barrels if not cleaned shortly after shooting. Some of the guns that I have seen, the corrosion was so bad, that the barrels could burst shooting modern ammo. The 7.63 X 25 was an extremely fast shooting cartridge, resulting in high barrel pressures.

[@sailingmaster]

That field strip should show lots of people why no one makes repro C-96 Mausers. How many pins and screws did you see in there? Also, these were all assembled and hand-fitted by master gunsmiths at the world's preeminent small arms factory in the world at the time. These are as much works of art as they are engineering.

[@theinstitute1324]

sailingmaster I would love to have one. And of course, nobody can make a good repro since they don't have records.

[@sailingmaster]

There's lots of info on them, exploded drawings, diagrams and such. But it would take a bit of work to make one.

[@brightestdarkest987]

If I had one to copy I could probably make templates of its pieces and fit together new guns one at a time.

[@theinstitute1324]

Brightest Darkest Well if you do that, why stop at just making them? Correct some flaws, Hell, engrave the damn thing for all the time you're putting into it lol.

[@brightestdarkest987]

Lol I haven't made one of these yet. I don't have one to copy.

[@mikehenrybell2398]

My grandfather fought against Japanese Empire troops in Burma from 43-44, he had a Broomhandle which made in Shanxi province, China. It shoot 10 rds of .45ACP, the size is a little bigger than that but still a clip feeding gun. He said he can't go wrong with it. Hope he is having a peaceful life in heaven.

[@CommunismiEstCacas]

钟珩玮 A 45acp Mauser Broomhandle? Lol what a breed!

[@harryjoe860]

钟珩玮 I've held one of the type 14s before. It is a big gun.

[@F4Wildcat]

Your grandfather was a honorable soldier, no doubt. I bet you are proud of him. i have read many stories of the Chinese civil war and the Sino-japanese war. Greetings from belgium

[@lioncelica5170]

I've heard the Chinese call it the "box cannon"

[@blazeaglory]

Lion Celica that was my nickname in high school

[@bendover4154]

One of your most interesting videos! Seeing the gun was great but throughout the entire video I kept thinking how awesome it would be to talk to the vet who brought it home. Considering his job, the fact that HE made it home is a miracle in itself. While this was one of your most enjoyable videos, it would have been exponentially better if the vet could have been there in person! If you ever have an opportunity like this again, please consider that.

[@Wodenseyes]

I had the pleasure of going out shooting with a buddy of mine and his dad and he has an original Mauser and allowed me to fire it a few times. Haven’t even seen one for sale since and that was almost 20 years ago. Cool to see Hickok featuring this one here

[@kenm8376]

I listen to you talk about the gentleman who brought back the C96 and I think about my dad. He was also in North Africa and Sicily and Italy. I think about how that gentleman may have known my dad and helped to let his infantry unit know where jerry was hiding. The gentleman didn't just recon for the artillery. His work saved lives. I'm sure that I'm not alone in my gratitude to him. Hickok45, thank you for this video and for taking the time to share a little bit about a true man of greatness.

[@etcetera5965]

My great grandfather served in the same places, I wonder if they knew eachother

[@kenm8376]

@@etcetera5965 It's very possible and interesting to think about. I've often wondered if there are still stories floating around about my dad and those he served with.

[@malkinmalone]

It’s nice to hear people remember and have great respect for what all those great people did in a very tough time to be alive. I appreciate that it does not get forgotten and that being born 40 years after that war i am able to reap the benefits of all their sacrifice.

[@gordonvanderhelm1987]

My dad was in the Belgian Bulge and returned with one of these. I always admired it but sadly he sold it to a neighbor before I was old enough to get my hands on it.

[@philstephens4278]

Good fortune brought my first Broomhandle in 1975. Ammunition was scarce and European surplus was the only hope those days. Chamber pressures ran high and extractors paid the price...Numrich Arms was the only hope. Much admiration for HIKOK45 ability to hit his target with this unique piece of history...its an ergonomics nightmare. Years ago, I mentioned this firearm to an insurance agent in my town and he shared with me an interesting story. He was a Rainbow Company soldier during WWII (butt kicking, “first ones in” trooper). Their crossing the Rhine River was a epic page turner in WWII, they were finally taking it to Hitler...house-to-house ground warfare inside Germany could be very ferocious at times. Alley fighting was incredibly chaotic and every G.I. Joe knew the sound of a Mauser 96 riddling an alleyway. Bullets flying at you down a narrow cobblestone alley was a deadly reality, but 20 rounds of Mauser 96 high velocity ammo brought out an extra shiver.

[@MegadethTillDeth]

Enjoyed reading this. Thanks for sharing!

[@trumpetmano]

SO....COOOOOL. Thank You Hickock. It is a joy to watch your videos. You are still a teacher! and a great shot...

[@CameronMcCreary]

Don't forget the movie, "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot." It was always a 10 round firearm until later but they also had 6 round, 20 round and detachable magazine versions. I had a large ring version. I made alot of the parts for the old German pistols when I was working for John Martz, the Luger carbine maker. The sear spring for this pistol was a pin with two spring arms machined all in one piece. When I made this spring, I started with a 1.5" diameter bar of spring steel and had to machine the arms and leave a pin coming out one end.

[@fucktardmst3kfan144]

Appreciate your service, James G. Dean! My grandpa served in WW2, in Italy. R.I.P. Grandfather.

[@amsbeats841]

He must've spent a lot of gold bars at the general store for this baby!

[@Phykes_]

you mean the gunsmith

[@geteeyore]

No, he's playing story mode actually

[@amsbeats841]

@@geteeyore Lucky him, he got it for free after Dutch drowned that dude in the River

[@Processor609]

>Opens coat -"WWEELCCOMEEE!"

[@thecorbincollins6467]

Lol

[@2bingtim]

Thanks so much for the time & work you put into rambling about guns! I love your laid back style & enthusiasm. You're my go to commentator/demonstrator of antique guns. Playing a computer game 10 hrs a day is really sad for an old man, but I do just that, usually with Rome Total War.

[@hickok45]

It was actually a joke when I said it. :-) I almost never play computer games.

[@ScoundrelSFB]

My grandfather talked nothing about but this gun, of how fun and powerful he felt firing this gun in his car shop. And his dad was the one who fought in the war. I only got to look at this piece and hold it in my hand as a special treat.

[@TheBeachHermit]

I read somewhere that Winston Churchill owned one of these pistols. It was a gift from his mother for his trip to South Africa to cover the Second Boer War as a political correspondent. It was (at that time) considered the latest in firearm technology.

[@robashton8606]

Yeah, he did. He used it on several occasions too. Winston wasn't above getting his hands dirty in person if the situation called for it.

[@dickvarga6908]

@@robashton8606 he was a military officer and served in India, Sudan, France.

[@maxkuker1878]

Theres a quote somewhere where he talks about using it, and hes said the pistol is “the best thing in the world”

[@deanwilliams4365]

Close WC had a Adams when he was captured during the second Boer war. He did have the Broom handle on his way to Khartoum, used it and wrote about it!

[@shuto1239]

@@deanwilliams4365 When he was a child he jumped from a small bridge into a tree as a stunt and injured his shoulder. He could not use a sword effectively as a consequence at Omdurman he initially charged with his sword then when he closed with the enemy he used the Mauser

[@rabidwolverine9269]

"Ahh... A choice of an avid gun collector. It's a nice gun Stranger."

[@MrVercetti202]

22 Bullets Maximum, Red 9, My favorite and main gun in the game.

[@amspook]

@@MrVercetti202 6.5 damage max level. Headshotting everything is extremely satisfying.

[@johnmarron8076]

Hahaha what are ya selling!?

[@crystalsorcerer2757]

@@amspook Does that include the exclusive upgrade? I thought it did more.

[@amspook]

@@crystalsorcerer2757 Yep It was 5 in max, 6.5 in exclusive upgrade.

[@tommytucker1768]

Thank you Mr. Dean. God bless you and your family!!

[@Beelzerat]

Man, thank you so much for this video. I have been interested in this weapon for years and this covers everything. My ears did perk up a bit when you said you would rather have the 1911 in combat. That was until you field-stripped the Mauser. I fully agree now, stovepipes and other jams notwithstanding.

[@noahgoodman1237]

"Oh let's smoke a little pot here, yeah, i bet Mouser didn't realize this was goin' to be so good for that."18:22 -hickok45

[@jcez4008]

I was gunna like the comment but you’re at 69 likes and that’s just too perfect lol

[@counterfeit1148]

@@jcez4008 Why not like it and hope it gets to 420 likes?

[@jcez4008]

Counterfeit325 you’re right

[@AndreLuiz-sr1ro]

I honestly think that this is the most beautiful sidearm to ever be manufactured, everything about it is simply stunning.

[@ThePulpvincent]

Thanks! I just got one! Gifted. Best friends over 60 +years! Son of a WW II vet. Brought back. Great Video.

[@charlesnassor2301]

For its time the amount of machining that's involved in the manufacturing of this firearm is absolutely incredible these were real Craftsman that made these

[@ralphlatorre203]

Great video. Thank you Mr Dean for your service and for allowing us to see this piece of history.

[@Dardrum]

Well said, thank you indeed sir

[@effigytormented]

Really? Resident Evil 4 . . . you're just like me dad was. I miss that guy.

[@avochristos7834]

@@paistinlasta1805 I see that you haven't been on the internet long enough.

[@russobrasileiro137]

resident evil 4 e o melhor

[@Barrelrollz]

It was one of the few shooter games that my old man really liked to play, too. So cool how RE4 has such a wide appeal.

[@feedthemeat543f]

@@Barrelrollz My dad got me into resident evil honestly. He's a big reason why it's sentimental to me and that's not even including how awesome resident evil 4 is overall.

[@Mason-zp8yb]

@@feedthemeat543f Press F to pay respects. F

[@paulbalogh4582]

In the 50/60’s Mauser reintroduced this piece and produced some 5K units. I recently acquired one. Fantastic article of “reissued” history.

[@turnupthesun81]

That’s a beautiful gun and well taken care of. Hickok has some amazing form to hit targets that far with a handgun.

[@AAsponsor]

The hickok experience 1) shoot gun 2) start laughing like a maniac when firing 3) only shoot 2L and watermelons 4) have some stain on your shirt 5) then start reviewing the weapon

[@Ryan-ci6il]

Marc Avallone So true, but I like it. xD

[@roccofigueroa7839]

Marc Avallone it's part of his routine

[@karloherceg7514]

Marc Avallone what about smoking pot? XD

[@nichevo1]

He also seems to have a grudge against that cowboy.

[@jackwatkins7382]

And you have to ring the gong! My favorite!

[@EmilWiklund08]

I Love how the Mauser looks

[@redblue2358]

Looks like the mandalorians blaster

[@IMP-vi6je]

Yeah I love it in full auto

[@megaman133]

@@redblue2358 Han Solo's blaster was the first one to use C96 as inspiration

[@jmgonzales7701]

Is there any modernized version of the c96

[@IMP-vi6je]

@@jmgonzales7701 No

[@shh882h]

I've only just come across this video while casting around for something to watch. The C96 Mauser Broomhandle, what an iconic pistol. I shot a friends C96 while at the range one day and it is a fantastic pistol. My only gripe was that just like the Artillery Luger of his it was throwing the spent cartridges straight back at my face, I wear spectacle's and the brass was getting caught between the side of my face and the arm of my glasses. My friend was too scared to dismantle the gun for cleaning so I did it for him, I was really impressed by the fact that the only screws on the pistol is the grip screws, the action of the pistol is all held together under spring tension, no drift pins at all.

[@sbreheny]

For those wondering, this is one of the pistols specifically exempted from being considered an SBR as long as the stock attached to it is the original stock.

[@donjones4719]

As Jeffrey Lombardo noted, Winston Churchill used this pistol during his charge leading a squadron of lancers at Omdurman. His sword remained sheathed, because he had dislocated his shoulder a few years before and wasn't able to wield a sword 100%. Plus, he always liked new technology. The charge ended in a melee, with Churchill using his pistol and a couple of fellow officers their swords. The soldiers used their lances (heavy spears). Fascinatingly, consider this. Churchill led a charge of men using spears on horseback, a way of warfare thousands of years old. When he was last Prime Minister of England, in 1952, the weapon he wielded was Britain's nuclear arsenal!

[@justusstern9125]

It`s the worn spring of the magazine ! These guns were made very precise in former days. Greetings from good, old Germany!

[@arichansen8779]

Its almost like its over engineered, like its built to last or something crazy like that.

[@wizzy5702]

guten tag mein deutscher kollegen

[@internetexplorer1057]

Don't know if there was anything good about the old Germany though..

[@tl-mein-ding]

@@internetexplorer1057 It's good enough the Veteran stole it in Germany (aka "bring back")!

[@internetexplorer1057]

@@tl-mein-ding lol I'd still say the "goodness" of firearms is debatable.

[@davidmunro1469]

That is art work and a real treasure. ,My Uncle George Hubbert was a clerk typist in the Canadian army in North Africa.

[@maximumkorb]

To hear that a man in his 60s at the time of this video share that the source of his fandom for this gun comes from a video game, well, I was not expecting that, but it does warm my heart.

[@duantorruellas716]

James D Dean , thank you for your service. So glad you let us experience this piece of history. God bless you and your family.

[@josephstalin3541]

Shoots a target perfectly three times from 200 feet away “I might have been limp-wristing”

[@goto1546]

You couldn't miss in a World War.

[@ernesttubb8113]

​@Денег нет, но вы держитесь !1!1!!1!1!1! haha been there done that!

[@wasteddaze6281]

Great video and thanks for the history lesson. What a fantastic firearm and a great story!

[@DynamicAsh5]

Ah , a choice of an 'avid gun collector its a nice gun "stranger"... - RESIDENT EVIL 4 Merchant.

[@hEINRICh6669]

You play Resident Evil 4? Absolute legend.

[@groznidizajn]

yes

[@thejanusproject32]

Right?!? I was just thinking the same thing when he said it. Like hot damn!

[@bimcardoso34]

Andreas Jonsson red 9

[@MrVercetti202]

Yes, My primary weapon in resident evil 4, I have upgraded it to the maximum! And the head shot WOW!

[@stevebelk94]

i had to double take

[@andyenid2]

Finally someone acknowledges resident evil 4

[@SSD_Penumbra]

You mean you've never heard anyone say RE4 is one of the best games ever made?

[@alexfrance8864]

@@SSD_Penumbra no i haven't barly even ever heard of the game besides re 1 0.0

[@bemotivated8443]

OK,but is everyone’s forgetting you can get this gun in red dead redemption two?

[@somerandomindianswiftie2227]

@@bemotivated8443 let everyone forget it

[@chanon1849]

👍👍👍

[@Akiraspin]

First game I saw one in was RE4 as well and I was in love ever since.

[@afngary]

Fired one about 25 years ago, as well as some other guns at the same time. Was way more accurate than the 38 special I shot at the same time (2 inch barrel). Biggest impression I got was that it was very well made.

[@totenkopfan6296]

The 1890's... golden era of firearms.

[@dog_backwards]

He even said they were only producing them from 1910 to 1915

[@Stormcloakvictory]

@@dog_backwards He meant this one he's using was manufactured somewhere in 1915, the c96 stands for model of 1896, they're a 1890s gun design.

[@lordoutsmoke4725]

@@Stormcloakvictory thank you for educating ignorance

[@Edski10]

RE4 memories

[@unheilverkundend6226]

Alucard Is it Luis?

[@Edski10]

the red9, yes

[@ChowArmy]

hnnnnnnnngggg you got an eye for guns stranger

[@falloutm134]

-Chow Army- Stranger STRANGER now THAT'S a weapon!

[@bigchungusamongus]

It not about shootin', it's about reloadin'. You'll see what I'm talkin' about.

[@somechannel5151]

didn't realize hickok was a gamer dude, much love for that and this channel and hickok of course.

[@legops1hagrid927]

I love how everybody's mentioning that this gorgeous piece of history was in resident evil 4 but nobody's mentioning how it was in the bioshock series😂😂😂!!!!!!

[@Maxid1]

I like that at 30:06 John started rattling the stock to remind Hickok to use it.

[@grimace4257]

Imagine Mr Hickok cranking out a filthy 8 hour Dark Souls sesh 😂

[@Marauder1981]

"Oh Watermelon!"-Hickock Is my spirit animal

[@zav_zillion526]

I love German guns especially the mauser and the mp40

[@sherwoodlovehead8120]

one of my favorite pistols of all time. my pop got me a toy version of it when I was a kid and it's been a very dear gun to me ever since.

[@Rams495]

Thank you Mr Dean for your service and preserving this piece of history. I'm always so glad to hear from your generation and to be able to hear your amazing tales.

[@jonfox8010]

This is a gun that I fell in love with the moment I saw it. It is work of beauty and so practical with its holster/stock turning it into a deadly accurate mini rifle.

[@Dr.Pepperdave]

My family and I have sure enjoyed all your videos!

[@johnwalters800]

My final joy will be to add a Mauser C96 to my collection.😂 My father was a B-17 Bombardier. He flew 52 missions. Thank you for your service from a Disabled Veteran US Navy 1980-1990

[@rickshackleford6478]

Thank you for your service Mr. Dean Thanks for sharing a part of history I would never have the opportunity to see. Thanks for the video Hickock45

[@Ramounskee]

16:25 HICKOK IS A RESODENT EVIL 4 GAMER!!! ♥️🔥♥️🔥

[@tommytucker1768]

How lucky are these sons to have these great dads?

[@nivrampinza3150]

Ahh... A choice of an avid gun collector. It's a nice gun Stranger.

[@waterspray5743]

I wonder if that specific gun he was holding ever killed somebody, considering that it was used during wartime.

[@martymcfly1833]

Resident evil 4??

[@cactusmann5542]

@@martymcfly1833 Yep.

[@joedoherty21]

It's a broomhandle Mauser it's not a gun...

[@AbdallahTeach]

@@joedoherty21 im ignorant on guns, how is that not a gun?

[@Calthecool]

It’s always good when the video starts with him smoking a pot.

[@robertjohnredrupp2405]

Great informative video Sir. I believe Sir Winston Churchill was very fond of the C 96 , evidently in the second Boer War years before WW1. I was always impressed with the fact that the holster doubled up as a stock ! As an Englishman I would have to say ( WITH MUCH RESPECT) typical German engineering ! 🙂👍🇺🇲🇬🇧