Mauser c96 "broom-handle" info needed

GURU1911 · December 11, 2011, 05:14 PM

Gentlemen:
Guru1911 needs to assistance to research a barrel for a mauser c-96 "broom-handle" pistol.

Research i have completed, indicates this barrel is a "modell 1930" series, early model "step-barrel". Serial #829682 & chambered for 9mm parabellum. Everything checks out as the real deal, except for one thing---the barrel length !!!!!

From muzzle to the "step" it measures 8.75" & 14.50" from muzzle to the front of the cocking piece. Way too long for this series of pistols according to websites i investigated. Sorry, but i have no photos for you to look at.

Guru1911

Jim Watson · December 11, 2011, 05:37 PM

Sounds like one of the Fed Ord dressups of Chinese surplus.
They put on some odd length barrels and a lot of 9mm conversions for common ammo.

From what I could find, an original 9mm 1930 would be very scarce.

meatgrinder42 · December 12, 2011, 10:02 AM

Do you have any way to get pictures online?
The 'Red nine' C-96s were more common to have longer barrels on them. Which is what you sound like you're describing. Any other markings on it?

mapsjanhere · December 12, 2011, 11:04 AM

The serial number puts it straight in the middle of the China contract. The question is, did it start out as 9 mm or was later opened up to fix a bad 7.63 barrel.

**Mike Irwin** · December 12, 2011, 12:55 PM

I agree with Jim.

Over the past 20 or so years I've seen a lot of weirdness out of the Federal Ordnance C-96s.

December 11, 2011, 05:14 PM	#1
GURU1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: SEALY, THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Posts: 501	Mauser c96 "broom-handle" info needed Gentlemen: Guru1911 needs to assistance to research a barrel for a mauser c-96 "broom-handle" pistol. Research i have completed, indicates this barrel is a "modell 1930" series, early model "step-barrel". Serial #829682 & chambered for 9mm parabellum. Everything checks out as the real deal, except for one thing---the barrel length !!!!! From muzzle to the "step" it measures 8.75" & 14.50" from muzzle to the front of the cocking piece. Way too long for this series of pistols according to websites i investigated. Sorry, but i have no photos for you to look at. Guru1911 __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER (1984) & PRESIDENT: S.W. LA. R&P CLUB, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (1994-1999) METALLIC CARTRIDGE RELOADER (1977) & GENTILE CHRISTIAN ZIONIST INFIDEL !!! "THERE AIN'T TOO MANY THINGS THAT YOU CAN'T FIX, WITH $500 DOLLARS OR A .30-06"

December 12, 2011, 10:02 AM	#3
meatgrinder42 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Good Ol' Wisconsin Posts: 327	Do you have any way to get pictures online? The 'Red nine' C-96s were more common to have longer barrels on them. Which is what you sound like you're describing. Any other markings on it? __________________ When I die better bury me deep, two .45s layin' at my feet, An M16 across my chest, tell Chesty Puller I did my best

December 12, 2011, 11:04 AM	#4
mapsjanhere Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,832	The serial number puts it straight in the middle of the China contract. The question is, did it start out as 9 mm or was later opened up to fix a bad 7.63 barrel. __________________ I used to love being able to hit hard at 1000 yards. As I get older I find hitting a mini ram at 200 yards with the 22 oddly more satisfying.

December 12, 2011, 12:55 PM	#5
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,381	I agree with Jim. Over the past 20 or so years I've seen a lot of weirdness out of the Federal Ordnance C-96s. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

December 11, 2011, 05:37 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,537	Sounds like one of the Fed Ord dressups of Chinese surplus. They put on some odd length barrels and a lot of 9mm conversions for common ammo. From what I could find, an original 9mm 1930 would be very scarce.