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Officers pistol or Bolo discussion

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1914mauser:
To all members,

I am interested in having a dialogue with other C96 collectors about the development, variations and categories of Mauser's C96 pistols with the smaller grip. From what I have read the first appearance of a smaller grip frame occurred on early Large Ring Hammer pistols and was referred to as the Officer's model. The first small grip being curved and without the accommodation for a stock attachment. The concept of a smaller grip was then changed to have straight sides and the stock slot re-appeared. It then appears several variations were produced to find the preferred combination of features to market. I have always considered the small grip frame examples to be "Bolo" models but this appears to be a poor choice of nickname as it is primarily derived from the post war (WWI) variation and seems to be misused to describe other variations with short barrels. I am interested in the thoughts of others.

Regards,

fred klinknagel:
Hello,this Bolo Mauser,de-milled ( holes drilled and welding) was sold Sunday 27 th,on an auction
in Germany. 1231 euro.

fred klinknagel:
Hello, To my opinion : the name Bolo belongs to the models with short barrel and small grip,
witch can be used with the shoulder stock.Caliber 7,63x25.
The 1920 reworks with short barrels are not actual Bolo.Because not originally made with short barrels but shortend afther WW1 ( versailles ! )And as know do not have the small grip.

1914mauser:
Everywhere I have read defines the term "Bolo" as a nickname derived from the Bolshevik preference of the small grip frame C-96. If this is where it originated it would not of been used for the pre WWI examples. I assume it like "Broomhandle" (an American slang name) is a slang term adopted by the public to differentiate the small grip frame from the standard C96. From my perspective Mauser's reasoning for developing a more compact variation would of been to make the pistol more suitable for issue to higher ranking officers. Thus the term "Officers model" would be in line with the intent.

Regards,

vlim:
The phrase 'officers pistol' was initially referring to the 6-shot C96.

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