Mauser Broomhandle C 96 Pistol Intro

The Mauser C96 Broomhandle Pistol is so called because of the shape of its grip. It was the world s first successful semi automatic pistol and is unusual in having its magazine located in front of the trigger guard, and it is loaded by means of stripper clips in the manner of Mauser rifles. There are no pins in its construction and the only screw secures the grip panels. The parts all fit together like a puzzle. Rather than a slide, it has a bolt which reciprocates in the receiver. It is a locked breech, s