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GypsmJim:
I have a "Red 9" Marked Broomhandle.  It is a Mauser , WaffenFabric, Oberndorf  A Neckar.  No question it is a 9mm Luger caliber.  No idea if the stocks are original.


The SN on the upper receiver / Barrel is 5074XX, and the SN on the frame is 6538XX.  It appears that the barrel had been cut off at some time, with a new barrel added.  The barrel is "loose", but if turned in tight it shoots OK.


The barrel is "ringed", which is different from anything I have ever seen before.  Also, it appears to have been re-blued, with an anomoly on the sides of the magazine, almost like the bluing didn't take.


What do I have?

1914mauser:
Hi Jim,

Welcome to the forum! Don't shoot the messenger. What you have is a Frankinbroom! It is not nor was it ever a Red-9. The barrel could be from a Royal clone Broom. The frame is from a M-30 (much later C-96 variation). Your pistol is some ones creation. I hope it did not cost you too much.

Here are the things to look for in a true Red-9, Matching serial numbers 1-135000 (could be slightly higher), rear sight 100-500, intertwined NS on back of hammer and chambered in 9 mm but may or may not have a "9" branded into the grips.

Regards,

GypsmJim:
I figured as much, so I'm not disappointed.  What's a "Royal Clone"?  In its present state, what would be a ballpark value?

1914mauser:
The "Royal" is a Spanish copy of the Mauser C-96 like the "Astra". There was a full-auto version of the Royal that had a barrel like yours has.
In its present state, from my perspective, value is for parts only. With a loose barrel I would not consider it safe to shoot. $200-500 as is?

Regards,

GypsmJim:
The rear sight and NS on the hammer are as you described.  When I said "loose", I meant that the barrel can be unscrewed.  Unlike a vintage S&W where the barrel is pinned.  When the barrel is turned in tight it does not wiggle or come loose by itself.

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