Markings: The top of the barrel chamber is marked “WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER / OBERNDORF A/N”, The left side of the chamber is marked with a double-crowned “U” definitive proof and the left shoulder with “294613”. Known as the 'Broomhandle', approximately 1 million were produced until production ended in 1937. In 1896, Mauser introduced the Mauser C96 Self-loading Pistol chambered in 7.63mm.
Mauser C96 Broomhandle Identification Guide This is one of a series of identification guides for the C96 produced by Mauser.
Mauser Broomhandle Red 9 Serial Numbers.
