This guide details the modifications made to a Mauser C96 pistol for Weimar-era police service, as explained by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The process involved shortening the barrel and replacing the adjustable sight with a fixed one to make the pistol more suitable for concealed carry and beat duty. These modifications were often performed on surplus military 'Red 9' models after World War I, influenced by post-war treaty restrictions.
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