Description
2/14/25 -This is a very nice example of a commercial Mauser Model 1930 Broomhandle from the 1930’s. This variant appeared in 1930, and was the first C-96 to have a real model designation. Mauser called it the Model 1930, but the common modern name is the M-30. With the M-30, Mauser dropped the Bolo-sized C-96 for good, and reverted to the standard formula which had dominated throughout the prewar and wartime eras – 10 shot magazine, large grip, long barrel, 1000 meter tangent sight, and grooved walnut grip panels. This particular example has retained about 90% of its original high polish finish but there’s spotting of finish loss on the bottom of the magazine, the external rail of the slide, and barrel. The grips are excellent but there is a chip on the top of the right grip. The bore is bright with good rifling, but there’s a cloudiness from wear.
