Pistols > C96 / C12 Broomhandle
Just Acquired, Seeking Info
Osmosis:
It is reasonable to assume Chinese import because of the time the gun was made (based on seral number), the condition (major refinishing), and the mixed parts all say that. If the gun was not an China export/import you would expect matching parts and never refinished, since that reduced its value as a collector. These are guesses but very informed ones.
I expect the original caliber was 7.63, can you tell if the barrel was relined? Also check under the grips for rust and see if the grips have a number as well.
Can't say this enough, if you plan to shoot it (and I hope you do) be sure to replace the springs!
MichaelZWilliamson:
It's rusty under the grips, and the grips only have some guy's scratched initials.
The barrel doesn't appear relined and has "9mm parabellum" in Fraktur font. It does not appear to be a replacement.
The proof marks exactly match my German hunting guns from 1910s-1930s, so I'm assuming those are original civilian proofs.
Do you know where import marks are supposed to be?
Osmosis:
My M30 is a re-import from China (you can see it my first post) with no refinishing at all and I never found import marks.
Edit: I see some references in other forums to "GA" import marks on the sides of the guns by the Mauser name. You might find some decent pictures if you join the forms and search. But can't find them on mine.
henry bucki:
"KFS" is Keng's Firearm Specialties of Atlanta, GA i bought from them many years ago i think they are know for polytech :) :)
Osmosis:
--- Quote from: henry bucki on December 05, 2020, 03:25:14 PM ---"KFS" is Keng's Firearm Specialties of Atlanta, GA i bought from them many years ago i think they are know for polytech :) :)
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Where are import marks on your pistol located?
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