Accession Number | REL/09537 |
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Collection type | Technology |
Object type | Firearm |
Place made | Germany |
Date made | c 1931 |
Conflict |
Period 1930-1939 |
Mauser C96 (Model 1930) Pistol
Description
Mauser C96 (Model 1930) automatic pistol. Frame stamped right side WAFFENFABRIKMAUSER OBERNDORF A.NECKAR D.R.P.u.A.P and left side with the Mauser banner. British nitro proof marks are stamped under the barrel. It has a small ring hammer and wooden grips with large ribs. The ten shot magazine is detachable and measures 95mm x 47mm.
History / Summary
This is a schnellfeuer (rapid fire) pistol refered to in the USA as the M712.