| Accession Number | RELAWM15944 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Physical description | Metal, Wood |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Mauser C96 'Red 9' Pistol
Description
Mauser C96 semi-automatic pistol. Frame marked WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A.NECKAR. The serial number is on the bolt behind the rear sight and on the barrel breech. The pistol grip is incised with a large red numeral '9', in filled with red paint. This denotes that the weapon is one of 150,000 C96 pistols chambered in 9mm Parabellum. This was undertaken by the Govermnment to offset the slow production of the standard-issue Luger P08 pistol. The number "9" warns the pistols' users not to incorrectly load them with 7.63 mm ammunition.
History / Summary
This pistol was donated by the late Sergeant L.L.Elliot.