What caliber was the Broomhandle Mauser?

What caliber was the Broomhandle Mauser?

7.63x25mm
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.

When was the Mauser action invented?

Mauser rifle, any of a family of bolt-action rifles designed by Peter Paul Mauser (1838–1914), a German who had worked in an arms plant before entering the German army in 1859. Mauser’s first successful design was a single-shot, 11-millimetre, bolt-action rifle that became the forerunner of many important designs.

How reliable was the Mauser C96?

C96 Model 1902, Serial No. 50002, in 9 mm Export, has the highest known serial number of all Mauser C96 pistols. The C96 carried with it a fair reputation for accuracy but so-so reliability—although Churchill credited the pistol with saving his life.

When did Mauser stop making pistols?

Mauser C96
In service	1896–1961
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Production history

How powerful is 7.62 x25?

Performance. The bullet has various muzzle velocities around the range of 1,300 to 1,800 fps. A common velocity is around 442 metres per second (1,450 ft/s) with about 544 joules (401 ft⋅lbf) of energy.

Are Mauser pistols good?

A new import from Germany, the Mühlberg Mauser is a modern semi-automatic pistol with a low damage. The rapid fire rate of this weapon, along with a large ammo capacity, make this a good choice for close range combat, or when surrounded by multiple enemies.

When was the Luger pistol invented?

Many different models of the Luger were developed after its invention by George Luger, an Austrian, in 1898. The Luger was the standard pistol of the German armed forces from 1908 to 1938.

Is the Tokarev a good gun?

The most useful Tokarevs are those chambered for 9mm. Most of these retain the original dimensions, although some have been designed around a thinner grip that makes the pistol even more attractive. The pistol is reliable and as accurate as any Tokarev, and I can get 3.5-inch five-shot groups at 25 yards.

Is 7.62 x25 ammo still made?

7.62×25 Ammo is currently manufactured in several counties for sale to the consumer in the USA including Serbia, Romania and the Czech Republic, and from time to time military surplus is also available.

How did the Mauser Broomhandle pistol get its name?

There would be no designation given to any variation of the pistol until the Model 1930, which came decades later. In the United States, the Mauser Military Pistol became known as the Mauser Broomhandle, due to its unique looking grip.

What makes the Mauser C96 Broomhandle so special?

The distinctive characteristics of the C96 are the integral box magazine in front of the trigger, the long barrel, the wooden shoulder stock which gives it the stability of a short-barreled rifle and doubles as a holster or carrying case, and an iconic grip shaped like the handle of a broom.

How big is the magazine on a Mauser Broomhandle?

Its unique grip quickly earned it the nickname it is universally known by today, the Broomhandle. The author’s 7.63mm M30 is typical of the breed being a full-size model with 5.5 inch barrel and 10-shot internal box magazine.

When was the first Mauser semi auto made?

Any samples of these early variation attempts, that took place before regular production began in 1897, will be easily identified by the markings “System Mauser” at the top of the chamber. Actual early production models were marked “Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf A/N”.