Mauser C96 Pistol, "Red 9"

Description (Brief):

Introduced in 1896, the Mauser Construktion 96 semiautomatic pistol was chambered for 7.63x25mm aummunition and featured an integral box magazine. The wooden shoulder stock doubled as a holster. Many people know it as the "broomhandle" Mauser. During the war Germany contracted with Mauser for pistols chambered for 9mm ammo to augment the standard 9mm Luger sidearms. Many military units branded a big red "9" in the grips so soldiers would use the right ammunition.

Licensee: MauserMaker: Mauser

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Germany

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AF.37857Catalog Number: 37857Accession Number: 103374Serial Number: 138228

Object Name: PisaOther Terms: Pisa; Firearms; Center Fire; 9 Mm; Rifled

Measurements: overall: 11 3/4 in x 5 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 29.845 cm x 13.97 cm x 3.81 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-10f4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_414866

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