Videos tagged with C96 Pistol

The 'System Mauser' C96 represents the absolute earliest production run of the iconic Mauser pistol, limited to approximately 200 units. These early examples feature distinct characteristics such as fine checkered walnut grips, a stepped barrel profile, hand-engraved markings on the first 400 units, and a single-lug locking block. Later production runs, including the 'Cone Hammer' variants, introduced significant simplifications and mechanical changes, making the System Mauser exceptionally rare and valuable to collectors.

This video compares three Mauser C96 variants: the standard pistol, a carbine, and the full-auto Schnellfeuer. The carbine proved most accurate with a 2-inch group, while the pistol suffered from worn sights and keyholing without a stock. The Schnellfeuer, though difficult to control, offered an extremely high rate of fire for fun.