Description
3/5/25 – This is a very nice example of an original “Red 9” Mauser C96 Broomhandle. Unlike its commercial counterparts, “Red 9” Broomhandles were chambered in the more common 9mm Para caliber, which was used by the German Army and were marked with a large 9 on the grips which was then filled with red or orange paint to help German soldiers differentiate its caliber from the standard .30 mauser cartridge.Only about 130,000 of these very collectible guns were made, with only about 100,000 being accepted by the army and issued to the troops. Considered to be a substitute for a light carbine, they became very popular in trench warfare and were used by some of the Germany’s elite crack troops.This one is all matching and has an Imperial German military stamp on the right side of the upper receiver. It comes with a reproduction stock and two stripper clips. It has retained about 93% of its original finish with general high edge wear and areas of spotty oxidation and discoloration most noticeable on the barrel and on both sides of the frame. Fitted with its original matching-numbered grips. The bore has decent rifling, but there is minor pitting throughout.
