mauser broomhandle pistol serial numbers

This example has been thru a lot of use as evidenced by the pitting and what appears to be a mostly patina as apposed to the original cold salt blue finish.

Has Crown 'U' German proof mark and import markings on the barrel, Century Arms import mark of 'ST ALB, VT' and '7.63 GERMANY.' Lock frame and hammer have same serial number, but do not match receiver. C96 Model, this is a wartime commercial version with 'NS' for New Safety on the hammer. But there is some debate as to how many of the Shanxi.45 caliber Broomhandle pistols currently on the commercial market. They have Wehrmacht proof marks and the Mauser serial numbers come from the early- to mid-1930s. The Mauser C96 (Construktion 96) is a semi-automatic pistol that was originally produced. In 1940, Mauser officials proposed using the C-96 as the vehicle for an upgrade to the 9×25mm Mauser Export cartridge to match the ballistics of the.357 Magnum. Besides the standard 7.63×25 mm chambering, C96 pistols were also commonly chambered for 9×19mm Parabellum with a small number also being produced in 9 mm Mauser Export. C96 Cone hammer 7.63mm Mauser Broomhandle Pistol with all matching Part numbers including grips and Walnut Shoulder stock Very Early Serial No.75xx. 4 of 6 Mauser C96 The Mauser C96 is one of the most iconic handguns ever to serve in battle. Mauser C96 The rear sight on the standard Mauser C96 was rather optimistically marked for shooting out to 1,000 meters. If they were original they would have the serial number on them and they would show more wear. The grips are very likely replacements like the bolt and bolt stop. It has obviously been refurbished with a mismatched bolt stop and an un-numbered bolt. I was leaning toward it being a Chinese copy but with the additional images I think you are correct in identifying it as a prewar commercial.

Mauser broomhandle pistol serial numbers