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Model: WeaponMauser nameC96WeaponThe history;C96 yearis itone of the most recognizable and historically important firearms in world history. The entered/endedoriginal production,production creator,run countrywent from 1896 to 1937 and it was one of origin,the first interesting(if facts,not generalTHE first) successful semi-automatic handguns descriptionin history. While primitive and often slow to load compared to modern handguns, the C96 can easily compete with many handguns of similar caliber in the field; in fact, the 7.63mm round was the highest velocity pistol round until the .357 Magnum was released.
The C96 is a hard weapon to classify due to the extremely large variety; many countries and whatcompanies it'smanufactured usedtheir own copies. One for,common variant miscellaneousis information,the etc."Red Add9", a pictureC96 converted to the topextremely left,popular then9mm seatParabellum itammunition; this variant earned its name usingfrom the "Editlarge Picturered >9 Toburned Left"and button.painted on the grip to indicate the chambering. The M1896 Kavallerie Karabiner is a carbine variant with a permanent wooden forearm, stock, and 11.75 or 14.5 inch barrel. While this variant was dropped in 1899 due to poor sales, variants with 16 inch barrels have recently been imported into the United States and are legal carbines. The M1920 Mauser Rework was a Versailles-compliant modification with fixed sights, 3.9 inch barrels, and converted back to 7.63mm Mauser. The M1921 Bolo model (pictured above) is a 7.63mm model with a 3.9 inch barrel commonly seen in the Baltic regions. The M1932 and M712 Schnellfeuer is a fully automatic machine pistol with a detachable magazine; while original automatic guns are extremely expensive and involve a $200 tax tamp, semi-automatic conversions with detachable magazines can be found. The Shanxi Type 17 is a .45 ACP variant produced in China; many Type 17s are actually modern reproductions for the American market, as the majority of the pistols were melted down for scrap with the Communist revolution. Finally, the Astra Model 900 is a Spanish copy. These are only the most common variants; there are a great many others.
| Specifications: | |
| Weight: | XX1.1 lbkg (XX(2.5 kg).lbs) |
| Length: | XX312mm in(12.3in) (pre-Bolo) (XX271mm mm).(10.7in) (post-Bolo) |
| Barrel Length: | XX140mm in(5.5in) (XX(pre-Bolo) 99mm mm).(3.9in) (post-Bolo) |
| Cartridge: | XX7.63x25mm Mauser 9x19mm Parabellum .45 ACP (Shanxi Type 17) |
| Action: | XXShort recoil |
| Muzzle Velocity: | XX ft/s425m/s (XX(1,394ft/s) m/s).7.63mm |
| Effective Range: | XXX100 yd (XXX(90 m). |
| Feed System: | DesignInternal or detachable box magazine. 6, +10, Capacity.20, 40 |
| Sights: | IfInverted V front, rear applicable.tangent notch. |
Where to find
WhereMausers toare findsometimes found in reputable gun stores as a collector's piece, though online purchases are the gun;only howguarantee. commonThe ismassive itvariety in stores,guns averageand pricequality means pricing range,is usersdifficult; (military,some police,fakes and civilian.)reproductions are worth only about $500, while some (like the famous Red 9) can be up to $1800. The highest price for common variants is usually about $5000.
Complexity
HowThe difficultMauser iscan itcertainly tocompete usewith thismodern gun?pistols, Discussbut anyreliability complexcan mechanisms,leave averagesomething reliability,to anybe particulardesired: problemsthe (firingpistols pinsare often breaking,old forand example),may difficultynot usinghave (controls,been unusuallyrecently heavyrefurbished, triggerleading pull,to weak recoil springs and other parts and general loss of accuracy. Some have experienced etc.)problems with the straight-up ejection as well.
Controls
List all controls in a bullet point format, with their location and how to manipulate them; what does what, basically. Example below.- Safety: Located onabove boththe sidesgrip ofon the receiverleft side behindof the trigger;frame. pushPush up for SAFE, down for FIRE. Magazine release: Located behind the trigger on the left side.
- Bolt release: Located above the magazine on the upper receiver on the left side; press in to closeCocking the bolt. Chargingpiece: handle: Located on the right siderear of the upper receiver.frame.
Loading
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
- StepPoint the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case 1it accidentally discharges!
- StepPush the safety up to activate it. Some models require the bolt to be pulled back while pushing the safety up.
- Pull the bolt back (if it has not been pulled back as part of activating the safety). It should lock back if the weapon is empty.
- Take a loaded stripper clip and place it in the slot at the rear of the chamber.
- Push the rounds off of the clip into 2the internal magazine.
- Remove the clip.
- StepPull 3the bolt back slightly and release it to let it snap forward and chamber a round.
- StepCannot 1 Step 2be Stepsafely 3done.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
- Step 1 StepCannot 2 Stepbe 3done.
Unloading
How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
- StepPoint the weapon in a 1safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- StepPush the safety up to activate 2it.
- Push in the magazine release button on the bottom of the magazine and slide the floor plate forward to let the rounds spill out.
- Pull the bolt back and examine the chamber for any ammunition.
- Pull the bolt back slightly and release it to close the bolt.
- Deactivate the safety.
- StepPull 3the trigger.
Field Stripping
How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
- StepPoint the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally 1discharges!
- StepUnload the weapon 2as described above.
- StepPush in the magazine release button on the bottom of the magazine and slide the floor plate forward and off. Remove the floor plate, magazine follower, and magazine 3spring.
- Reverse**** tothe reassemble.hammer back (Editor'swith note:your ifthumb thereand areinsert extraa screwdriver stepsor beyondsimilar merelyobject performingunder the aboverear backwards,takedown listlatch thembelow inthe anotherhammer. numberedPush the latch up and slide the internals, barrel and barrel extension away from the frame.
- Pull the internals down and away from the barrel and barrel extension.
