Hawkeye 47 - You do realize that this won't end until your only choice is to get on your knees and take one in the temple, right? The death of a thousand cuts leads to banning rocks, sticks, cap guns, fists and feet as dangerous weapons in the hands of the undesirables (i.e., average citizens). You'll have to turn in your hands and feet at your nearest police station after the next Dems take over in CA. Time to think about an exit strategy. Friendly states still exist! -
Dog of War - Might be, but that one would only be available in "free states". LOL Seriously, states like CA and even some Counties have lists of acceptable firearms. Being so old, the Mauser pistols might be exempt, but each place is different. If you want one and your location permits it, go for it! Not sure of ammo cost though, might check that too. -
Winston Churchill didn't just like it he said his life was saved by one after killing a man running at him with a sword in combat. He carried one for many years and was credited with at least three kills with his.
Tô Hoàng Mỹ The Chinese bought up lots of C96, both local warlords and the National Revolutionary Army so I've heard. There's also those .45 ACP conversions which sound amazing.
Love mine. Got it from my grandfather. Weapon was his service pistol in Finnish Armed Forces. Original leather, wood holster, and parts. I changed springs but other than that all original. I had to get cleaning rod, and clips. Great gun. And I love thease old gun videos, great content. Keep up the good work!
$500 dollars for a broomhandle?! I can't see that exact condition of that particular one but from others I've seen in shops for a seemingly similar condition I can't find for less then $2500 :( I've always wanted one of these! Hope I can find one for a deal as good as this one day.
An iconic pistol of German army during WW1, Chinese nationalist, communist soldier and Korean liberation army during WW2 and Japanese occupation, and Han Solo in Star Wars.
Safety can be put on with the hammer cocked. You must pull back slightly on the hammer and then engage it. A two handed operation, but that is the design of the pistol.
I just bought a Bolo model. It is that brown, old gun color, the bore is shot out and needs relining. ($400) The Bakelite grips were loose, worn smooth and the screw was frozen solid. The upper is one SN while the lower is another. It has some pitting on the left side, but is a "shooter". I buy Tokarev ammo but replace the powder to a .30 Mauser level, it is way cheaper.
hopefully by the time I turn 21 these things will still be somewhat cheap. The C96 is one of my favorite handguns in existence, and I wouldn't mind having one
One of these has been on my 'must have list' for 25+ years. Your video has spurred me into action! It looks like I'll be paying off the credit card again...
You can carry the Mauser c96 cocked and locked, 1911-style. With the hammer cocked, pull back on the hammer slightly and hold it down, then engage the safety. The safety is now engaged with the hammer locked. You can also lock the bolt open for loading single rounds: with the bolt locked back on an empty magazine, pull the trigger and lower the hammer partway, then allow the bolt to go forward; the bolt will stop its forward travel because the hammer is blocking it. Now you can feed individual rounds without a stripper clip. To make the pistol ready to fire, pull back on the bolt, then cock the hammer and release the bolt.
I’m over in the UK where most of what you shoot is prohibited over so the get my hit of shooting I have to watch US channels. Yours is one that I watch every week as you shoot more interesting guns like the Mauser C96. Keep up the good work
*Every scratch tells a story* “Ah, yes, this scratch is from wann I was taking a shit in der reichstag and I forgot I had mein mauser on my belt and dropped mein hosen too quickly”
I like the old historical guns too, and if i found that firearm in my local gunshop for 500 dollars i would buy it in a heartbeat. Great find and also Tim i enjoy your videos a lot. MAC for life
Awesome find MAC... but no way am I gonna find a deal like that 'round these parts. I really wanted one of these a while back, but any time I went on Gunbroker, there were either immaculate ones going for 2k+, or ones that went for $500-700, but had pitting so bad that you'd think the gun was hit by really fine shrapnel. Ended up just getting an airsoft replica to scratch the itch...
Never give up hope.Yes,they are fairly hard to score in the price range quoted in the video,but not impossible.Tim did it and I did it at a gun show a few years back.If we can,you can.
Chris Imdermuehle - If you can remember, when Star Wars first came out, there was no "Episode IV A New Hope" at the front of the writing. It was supposed to be a one-off movie...
I think I get what *Rick Delve* is trying to say. He's just saying that if Greedo even thinks about drawing his gun on Han Solo, then Greedo's already lost because that's the guy Han is. No post-Special Edition corrections to satisfy both camps: Han shot, and Greedo was dead before his head hit the table.
I have only encountered one C96; that was on a Range in South Africa in 1976. The gun had been in the owner's family since his Grandfather carried it in the Boer War, against my Country (UK). The irony was not lost; it is great that we gun owners can transcend the past and enjoy the present.
Wow! 500 bucks that’s an amazing deal good score man I paid 1500 for a REALLY rough one and I just got another c96 except it’s a bolo and I paid 850 both at auctions
15:19 please do more shoots from this perspective, this is really cool to watch, especially as person who love old firearms and can't try everything on local shooting range(Poland) uh... :(
9:55 - to put the gun on the safety in the cocked position, you need to slightly pull the hammer back and move the safety lever forward/up. It is so-called "Third type " or the "New safety". And , if the open bolt is pulled further back, it will remain in the open position and will not close automatically during placing loose rounds one by one in the magazine .
I absolutely love these kinds of videos from you guys. Thanks for making it, truly appreciate it. Btw, LOVE the star wars reference. Lol. Thats one of a few things that first come to mind anytime i see a broomhandle mauser.
Great video Tim, I feel the same way about my Fin M39 Mosin. Such a great rifle to shoot and when I striped the rifle apart I found out the receiver was made in 1896. I picked mine up at a local gun shop for about $110 which was a few years ago and I knew then that it was a great price. The employee's at the shop didn't even know what model # the mosin was.They told me it was a Fin Guard M28/30 which would have been even more awsome but I'm still very happy with what I got, so maybe that's why I got such a great deal. Keep up the great work bro.
Personally, I like the look of guns that have some patina on them. Fun Fact: Some variants of the C96 accepted detachable box magazines from 10 to 40 rounds.
I want to get one to convert to a replica of Han Solos blaster. And the wooden stock holster addition is so neat it would be great for a camp gun. Mac got a such a great deal on that old piece. That’s a lot of gun and craftsmanship for the price. It’s the oldest of old school. Fun video.
I bought a beater c96 several months back and I love it I feel so fortunate to have a piece of History like this. I paid$650 at a local pawn shop, I don't think the people running the pawn shop really knew what these are worth even in poor to fair condition
That c96 isn’t even that beat up. The nitro blue small parts look good. Bluing has some wear, but I don’t see pitting. Most of these guns went to China and are all pitted to hell. I’d say $500 is a fantastic price these days for a standard small ring, good find 👍
My dad was far-sighted enough to buy several C96's back in the 70s when they could be had for less than 100$ at gun shows. Thankfully, he left a will and the guns went to myself and others in the family that care about them. I have a sister who would have turned them over to be destroyed
Now it's $1500 on average for a beaten up used Mauser C96 and if you are lucky to get some rifling. You really have to dig deep to get one in decent condition that isn't going to cost you over $2000 in today's market. Wish a company would start making reproductions, start with .22lr and if the demand is there go up to full tooling to 9mm, .45 ACP and .30 Mauser.
Should make this a series on the channel! I could only imagine how massive your collection must be lol, you ever consider doing a video showing an overview of the size and span of your collection? Love your videos!
Cool video! I can pull my hammer all the way back and hold it there on mine and apply the safety. Works good on my 2 C96's. When ready to fire kick it off....Don't think I would pack it that way but it works at the range.
These C96s have went sky high in the last year. It’s awesome but the only reason I can think of why prices went through the roof is because decided to buy one.
Wow that is an absolute steal. I think my C96 was about $1300 and I'm pretty sure mine is in worse shape, however mine did also come with an original Mauser stock and leather carrier, so I can't complain too much.
I picked one up for about $450 and did a rust blue job after having to weld up and completely re-shape the grip frame back to original because it was totally rusted out. Put in a new hammer wishbone spring (I found a guy that was making them) and the old girl shoots great. Just be careful of that bolt block and check for fractures. It's the only thing keeping the bolt from flying into your eyeball on cycling.
Recently purchased a 1938 numbers matching Russian tt33. The history with these old guns is the greatest part. Shooting is awesome also but sure wish these guns could tell their story
Definitely a worthwhile pistol to buy. I'm personally way more into vintage guns than modern ones, though something this old wouldn't be very practical for carrying on you. (unless you're doing it for the lols). It's major down-sides would have to be the awkward reloading and size. Ergonomically it's not bad, though it is heavy. It shoots a nice cartridge which basically looks like a Tokarev round but has a higher velocity. I've seen a C96 shoot a 9mm thru a 7.62 barrel without taking any damage to the gun, which is pretty impressive. They are sturdy guns and they look and feel great. I would definitely recommend buying this over a fancy new glock or tactical 1911 because it's value is only going to go up, assuming you don't do anything stupid to it. (re-bluing is typically fine, though if it doesn't need it it's best to leave it in original finish). You can enjoy these pieces of history and shoot them too, and if you ever need money somewhere down the line you can sell them and maybe get multiple-times what you paid for them if you wait long enough.
Great video. This is kinda where I'm at with my collecting. I'd rather buy surplus or something oddball vs something brand new. I've especially been focusing on surplus pistols as of late. Keep up the good work, looking forward to the Enfield video, I have a soft spot for those rifles and own several variations.
You absolutely can put the safety on while the hammer is cocked: pull back slightly on the hammer and the safety can be engaged. I bought my c96 bolo from a pawn shop for $300. Exterior was 100% rusted, bad pitting in a couple places, bore shot out, extractor missing, magazine spring broken, grips worn smooth and looked like a beaver chewed them. Replaced the missing/broken parts, got new grips, cleaned all the rust off, just need to get a stock and have someone reblue it and reline the barrel. I'd rather have a full-sized pistol than the bolo, but beggars can't be choosers.
Hello and thanks for this video. I read somewhere, and along ago that among the famous that used this gun, was Sir. Winston Churchill that on Boers war saved himself by using one. He even told this to his mom, in a letter, or so I read!!! 😮❤And what a gun, you got there!! 😮😮❤❤❤
I have not found a C96 under $1000 bucks, mint or not. However the best collectible gun I ever got was my 1911 Swiss Carbine. It was 300 bucks and I got an all matching one built in 1916.
Who disliked this video?!?!! Keep up the good work Tim. Just jumped off the NRA wagon. I kept hanging on holding onto hope of change. Hope in the NRA is done. Just joined GOA
If the sear notch is worn, simply removing the stripper clip may fire the gun over and over. :) These guns are great fun with the shoulder stock attached, but watch your thumb when the bolt comes back.
Just bought one of these to complete my mini-Mauser collection. Got a K98 rifle, an M1934 pistol and now a C96. Guess I still need an HSC, and maybe some foreign contract Mauser rifles... but that's a whole vast world of collecting. I'm probably going to go for a Swedish contract as well as the Czech Vz. 24. Probably a WW1-era Gewehr-98 as well.
You can engage the safety while the hammer is cocked, that model has the NS on the hammer, meaning that the hammer must be pulled back further from the cocked position and then the safety can be engaged. Looks like a nice Wartime commercial. Congrats on getting an amazing price for a sweet gun.
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10-round max, slower loading, integral mag? _It's a 100 year old California-compliant handgun!_
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Frank Hellman 😂😂😂
Its getting worse out here, the ass hats are trying to push for only handguns, and no more rifles for sale
Hawkeye 47 - You do realize that this won't end until your only choice is to get on your knees and take one in the temple, right? The death of a thousand cuts leads to banning rocks, sticks, cap guns, fists and feet as dangerous weapons in the hands of the undesirables (i.e., average citizens). You'll have to turn in your hands and feet at your nearest police station after the next Dems take over in CA.
Time to think about an exit strategy. Friendly states still exist!
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Dog of War - Might be, but that one would only be available in "free states". LOL
Seriously, states like CA and even some Counties have lists of acceptable firearms. Being so old, the Mauser pistols might be exempt, but each place is different. If you want one and your location permits it, go for it! Not sure of ammo cost though, might check that too.
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Deadass 😂
That pistol makes me want to grow a pointy moustache, get a monocle, and travel around the world in a hot air balloon causing chaos.
craesh1001 really? It makes me want to fly around a galaxy far far away from Disney and their social conformity
The Arsenal Gamer 😂😂😂😂😂
Like Mr. Peanut?
Ian?
@@seal7144 I don't know who's Ian, only Gun Jesus
Winston Churchill didn't just like it he said his life was saved by one after killing a man running at him with a sword in combat. He carried one for many years and was credited with at least three kills with his.
In Shanghai city, the gangsters used many of it. The Chinese soldiers loved it too, much more reliable than Japanese Type 14. :)))
Tô Hoàng Mỹ The Chinese bought up lots of C96, both local warlords and the National Revolutionary Army so I've heard. There's also those .45 ACP conversions which sound amazing.
Churchill loaded the C96 while loaded, himself. I bet he eschewed eye-pro, too.
I personally like a little wear and tear on surplus firearms. As long as they are perfectly functional, I think it adds character.
Same hear I want a item that could tell stories
I couldn’t agree more, I like to use my Surps, have fun and I even use a one of them for hunting
Love mine. Got it from my grandfather. Weapon was his service pistol in Finnish Armed Forces. Original leather, wood holster, and parts. I changed springs but other than that all original. I had to get cleaning rod, and clips. Great gun. And I love thease old gun videos, great content. Keep up the good work!
That's a steal for $500!
externally beat up, but shiny bore, functioning and all matching.... for $500
SCORE!
Agreed. Keep those eyes peeled. Deals are out there.
Deals like this are a pipe dream for us that live up in Canuckistan.. very jealous
at least you guys still can have something, here in Malaysia we can only dream about these beauties, lol
Kalash Loy that’s how much I’ve spent on spare parts!
the Jerk Store called, they're all out of YOU
$500 dollars for a broomhandle?! I can't see that exact condition of that particular one but from others I've seen in shops for a seemingly similar condition I can't find for less then $2500 :( I've always wanted one of these! Hope I can find one for a deal as good as this one day.
Yea finding a broomhandle for $500, or even $1000 those days are sadly over.
$500? That's an absolute steal!!
An iconic pistol of German army during WW1, Chinese nationalist, communist soldier and Korean liberation army during WW2 and Japanese occupation, and Han Solo in Star Wars.
이동연 don‘t forget the Russians
See also, Churchill during the Boer War.
Do you live in Korea or the US?
k0r3andud3 No. I'm living in Canada.
Hagen Oh right. Russian red army during WW2, Churchill and Lawrence of Arabia too. :)
That gun is a thing of beauty.
This is like the holy grail of handguns for me. I'm having a hard time finding one for a reasonable price.
Safety can be put on with the hammer cocked. You must pull back slightly on the hammer and then engage it. A two handed operation, but that is the design of the pistol.
I like these and the cheap pawn shop shootouts between yous two.
I saw a Broom handle 9 at a local Cabela's a while back. They wanted over 4 grand for it.
Jeff England a 'red 9' is highly desirable, and I'm guessing that the condition of the example you saw was quite good.
It was in near pristine condition. And it sold pretty quickly.
I'd like to see what cabelas gave the original owner ? About 350$ probably.
Justin Riley, yeah I was kind of surprised to see it there. You’d think they would put it up for auction.
That’s cabelas for you.
I just bought a Bolo model. It is that brown, old gun color, the bore is shot out and needs relining. ($400) The Bakelite grips were loose, worn smooth and the screw was frozen solid. The upper is one SN while the lower is another. It has some pitting on the left side, but is a "shooter". I buy Tokarev ammo but replace the powder to a .30 Mauser level, it is way cheaper.
hopefully by the time I turn 21 these things will still be somewhat cheap. The C96 is one of my favorite handguns in existence, and I wouldn't mind having one
Steamloco hopefully by the time you turn 21 it will be legal to own more than muskets
Recently got a c96 and love the old gun, videos like this got me into surplus stuff.
You got a great deal on that C-96 bro Tim! When history & firearms come together....priceless! Thnx, MIKE.
Love this. I need more surplus in my life.
Don't we all.
Mike Bryant don't. Once you have one you want them all. "Purpose driven" in your gun collection doesn't exist anymore lol
One of these has been on my 'must have list' for 25+ years. Your video has spurred me into action! It looks like I'll be paying off the credit card again...
$500 is a great buy!
You can carry the Mauser c96 cocked and locked, 1911-style. With the hammer cocked, pull back on the hammer slightly and hold it down, then engage the safety. The safety is now engaged with the hammer locked. You can also lock the bolt open for loading single rounds: with the bolt locked back on an empty magazine, pull the trigger and lower the hammer partway, then allow the bolt to go forward; the bolt will stop its forward travel because the hammer is blocking it. Now you can feed individual rounds without a stripper clip. To make the pistol ready to fire, pull back on the bolt, then cock the hammer and release the bolt.
I’m over in the UK where most of what you shoot is prohibited over so the get my hit of shooting I have to watch US channels. Yours is one that I watch every week as you shoot more interesting guns like the Mauser C96. Keep up the good work
I could watch your videos on military firearms all day. Thanks for this MAC.
Thank you for watching.
That rifle has the best sound ever
I found a 1907 Winchester, and its serial number is at mid 5,000. Inly paid $400
I have a fairly early 1907 also. Mine was made in 1910. Fun gun to shoot.
yes MAC we DO enjoy videos like this. we appreciate you brother.
Coffee in the morning, watching Tim shooting a blast from the past...yeah, another good day!
Thanks brother.
*Every scratch tells a story*
“Ah, yes, this scratch is from wann I was taking a shit in der reichstag and I forgot I had mein mauser on my belt and dropped mein hosen too quickly”
jakashh wunderbar
lmao
This IS and always will be my favorite handgun. I REALLY want one before its my time to punch out. Cheers from Texas mac
I like the old historical guns too, and if i found that firearm in my local gunshop for 500 dollars i would buy it in a heartbeat. Great find and also Tim i enjoy your videos a lot. MAC for life
Awesome find MAC... but no way am I gonna find a deal like that 'round these parts. I really wanted one of these a while back, but any time I went on Gunbroker, there were either immaculate ones going for 2k+, or ones that went for $500-700, but had pitting so bad that you'd think the gun was hit by really fine shrapnel. Ended up just getting an airsoft replica to scratch the itch...
Never give up hope.Yes,they are fairly hard to score in the price range quoted in the video,but not impossible.Tim did it and I did it at a gun show a few years back.If we can,you can.
Thank you for getting me back interested in the classics Tim
Han didn't shoot first, he just shot... Greedo didn't have a chance...
The remake had Greedo shooting first, hence the saying "Han shot first". Historical context is everything. HAN SHOT FIRST!
Chris Imdermuehle - If you can remember, when Star Wars first came out, there was no "Episode IV A New Hope" at the front of the writing. It was supposed to be a one-off movie...
I think I get what *Rick Delve* is trying to say. He's just saying that if Greedo even thinks about drawing his gun on Han Solo, then Greedo's already lost because that's the guy Han is. No post-Special Edition corrections to satisfy both camps: Han shot, and Greedo was dead before his head hit the table.
Christopher Noel - Yes, you are correct. And better at explaining it than I am.
(24:59) Yes, exactly like that. Greedo never got a shot off: that's how it was, and that's the way it should be.
Speaking of cartridges, I think a video on cartridge interchangeability would be both fun and informative.
Thanks for the video, I really enjoy these more laid back and just having fun videos.
I have only encountered one C96; that was on a Range in South Africa in 1976. The gun had been in the owner's family since his Grandfather carried it in the Boer War, against my Country (UK). The irony was not lost; it is great that we gun owners can transcend the past and enjoy the present.
Here's the real question tho...does the .303 rifle take Bren mags?
Thorin Harig Does it take glock mags? Lmao
no
Nice job. I love mine. Love the original caliber too.
Wow! 500 bucks that’s an amazing deal good score man I paid 1500 for a REALLY rough one and I just got another c96 except it’s a bolo and I paid 850 both at auctions
15:19 please do more shoots from this perspective, this is really cool to watch, especially as person who love old firearms and can't try everything on local shooting range(Poland) uh... :(
We do it in most of our handgun videos. As soon as I figure out a way to do it with a rifle I will. 👍
thank you so much
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Ashley Weeks Poland
Thank you for the amazing video...brought back memories....my grandfather and my dad had the same piece 👌👍👍👍👍💪💪💪
9:55 -
to put the gun on the safety in the cocked position, you need to slightly pull the hammer back and move the safety lever forward/up. It is so-called "Third type " or the "New safety". And ,
if the open bolt is pulled further back, it will remain in the open position and will not close automatically during placing loose rounds one by one in the magazine .
I absolutely love these kinds of videos from you guys.
Thanks for making it, truly appreciate it.
Btw, LOVE the star wars reference. Lol. Thats one of a few things that first come to mind anytime i see a broomhandle mauser.
Thanks Tim, informative as usual. Love the old stuff.
Great video Tim, I feel the same way about my Fin M39 Mosin. Such a great rifle to shoot and when I striped the rifle apart I found out the receiver was made in 1896. I picked mine up at a local gun shop for about $110 which was a few years ago and I knew then that it was a great price. The employee's at the shop didn't even know what model # the mosin was.They told me it was a Fin Guard M28/30 which would have been even more awsome but I'm still very happy with what I got, so maybe that's why I got such a great deal. Keep up the great work bro.
Personally, I like the look of guns that have some patina on them.
Fun Fact: Some variants of the C96 accepted detachable box magazines from 10 to 40 rounds.
I want to get one to convert to a replica of Han Solos blaster. And the wooden stock holster addition is so neat it would be great for a camp gun. Mac got a such a great deal on that old piece. That’s a lot of gun and craftsmanship for the price. It’s the oldest of old school. Fun video.
Awesome! It’s on my want list. Great video Mac.
I bought a beater c96 several months back and I love it I feel so fortunate to have a piece of History like this. I paid$650 at a local pawn shop, I don't think the people running the pawn shop really knew what these are worth even in poor to fair condition
glad to see TH-cam walked back their position on gun channels
That c96 isn’t even that beat up. The nitro blue small parts look good. Bluing has some wear, but I don’t see pitting. Most of these guns went to China and are all pitted to hell. I’d say $500 is a fantastic price these days for a standard small ring, good find 👍
Nice lesson on cartridge difference and pending danger.
Very nice Mauser c96 video,7. 63 Mauser is very similar to7.62 tokarev and 7.63 Mauser ammo works well in tt33 tokarev pistol.
My dad was far-sighted enough to buy several C96's back in the 70s when they could be had for less than 100$ at gun shows. Thankfully, he left a will and the guns went to myself and others in the family that care about them. I have a sister who would have turned them over to be destroyed
Now it's $1500 on average for a beaten up used Mauser C96 and if you are lucky to get some rifling. You really have to dig deep to get one in decent condition that isn't going to cost you over $2000 in today's market. Wish a company would start making reproductions, start with .22lr and if the demand is there go up to full tooling to 9mm, .45 ACP and .30 Mauser.
Imagine a C96 carbine in .30 Carbine...
Always liked the Broom Handle. Neat :-) Tim, your SO is clearly much more understanding than mine...
I love old guns and think a bit of ware on them looks nice
Chinese Wauser
Love it Tim! I have a WW2 K98 with a Russian capture mark on it. Love historical guns.
Always wanted one..... my all time favorite.
Should make this a series on the channel! I could only imagine how massive your collection must be lol, you ever consider doing a video showing an overview of the size and span of your collection? Love your videos!
Nah, I prefer to show them one by one so that I have content to last for a few more years. :)
Nah, I prefer to show them one by one so that I have content to last for a few more years. :)
At the rate you tend to buy guns you will have content to last your entire life and then some :D
Cool video! I can pull my hammer all the way back and hold it there on mine and apply the safety. Works good on my 2 C96's. When ready to fire kick it off....Don't think I would pack it that way but it works at the range.
These C96s have went sky high in the last year. It’s awesome but the only reason I can think of why prices went through the roof is because decided to buy one.
Wow that is an absolute steal. I think my C96 was about $1300 and I'm pretty sure mine is in worse shape, however mine did also come with an original Mauser stock and leather carrier, so I can't complain too much.
I picked one up for about $450 and did a rust blue job after having to weld up and completely re-shape the grip frame back to original because it was totally rusted out. Put in a new hammer wishbone spring (I found a guy that was making them) and the old girl shoots great. Just be careful of that bolt block and check for fractures. It's the only thing keeping the bolt from flying into your eyeball on cycling.
merci pour tout monsieur , ne changez rien. 👍
delphdom.
Recently purchased a 1938 numbers matching Russian tt33. The history with these old guns is the greatest part. Shooting is awesome also but sure wish these guns could tell their story
I want a modern 2016 tactical version of this Mauser. This is amazing.
that cartridge along with the 7.62 tok is one of my favorite cartridges.
The C96 would look cool with winter camo cerakote. Old mixed with new.
It's fun just see what you can find. I found a Czech Brno K98 for $200 at Cabelas last year.
10 years!
Tim. You like historic guns and plastic fantastics. Just admit it. You like almost all guns. I do too. I know the feeling.
Excellent video as usual. Good find!
Definitely a worthwhile pistol to buy. I'm personally way more into vintage guns than modern ones, though something this old wouldn't be very practical for carrying on you. (unless you're doing it for the lols). It's major down-sides would have to be the awkward reloading and size. Ergonomically it's not bad, though it is heavy. It shoots a nice cartridge which basically looks like a Tokarev round but has a higher velocity. I've seen a C96 shoot a 9mm thru a 7.62 barrel without taking any damage to the gun, which is pretty impressive. They are sturdy guns and they look and feel great. I would definitely recommend buying this over a fancy new glock or tactical 1911 because it's value is only going to go up, assuming you don't do anything stupid to it. (re-bluing is typically fine, though if it doesn't need it it's best to leave it in original finish). You can enjoy these pieces of history and shoot them too, and if you ever need money somewhere down the line you can sell them and maybe get multiple-times what you paid for them if you wait long enough.
All the wear and tear makes it more authentic
Great job! Thanks
"Plastics fantastics" I love it. lol
What a coincidence, I'm picking up a C.96 Bolo today. Got a repro stock/holster with an original period frog and screwdriver in the deal too.
C96s are beautiful Tim.
Great video. This is kinda where I'm at with my collecting. I'd rather buy surplus or something oddball vs something brand new. I've especially been focusing on surplus pistols as of late. Keep up the good work, looking forward to the Enfield video, I have a soft spot for those rifles and own several variations.
Great video mac
Wouldn't say a gun that runs passed $1,600 is affordable for most people.
You absolutely can put the safety on while the hammer is cocked: pull back slightly on the hammer and the safety can be engaged.
I bought my c96 bolo from a pawn shop for $300. Exterior was 100% rusted, bad pitting in a couple places, bore shot out, extractor missing, magazine spring broken, grips worn smooth and looked like a beaver chewed them. Replaced the missing/broken parts, got new grips, cleaned all the rust off, just need to get a stock and have someone reblue it and reline the barrel. I'd rather have a full-sized pistol than the bolo, but beggars can't be choosers.
LOVE the video love old surplus guns content . Much love from sLOVEnia
Recently bought one with a damaged barrel for 400. Gonna send it out to lugerman to get the barrel replaced
I saw one of these go for $8500 at an auction last summer. It's classed as a prescribed antique here in Canada, and they fetch quite the premium.
One of my favorite pistols and on my holy grail list. I'd jump all over this pistol if I found one like that for $500. Congrats on the find brother!
Hello and thanks for this video. I read somewhere, and along ago that among the famous that used this gun, was Sir. Winston Churchill that on Boers war saved himself by using one. He even told this to his mom, in a letter, or so I read!!! 😮❤And what a gun, you got there!! 😮😮❤❤❤
I have not found a C96 under $1000 bucks, mint or not. However the best collectible gun I ever got was my 1911 Swiss Carbine. It was 300 bucks and I got an all matching one built in 1916.
Tim, you Rock !!! Thank you for your information
Who disliked this video?!?!! Keep up the good work Tim. Just jumped off the NRA wagon. I kept hanging on holding onto hope of change. Hope in the NRA is done. Just joined GOA
I love the way a slightly worn handgun it just looks perfect slightly worn as long as it is safe and functions well thats the way my k98 is
If the sear notch is worn, simply removing the stripper clip may fire the gun over and over. :)
These guns are great fun with the shoulder stock attached, but watch your thumb when the bolt comes back.
I love the used gun sections!!!
Just bought one of these to complete my mini-Mauser collection. Got a K98 rifle, an M1934 pistol and now a C96. Guess I still need an HSC, and maybe some foreign contract Mauser rifles... but that's a whole vast world of collecting. I'm probably going to go for a Swedish contract as well as the Czech Vz. 24. Probably a WW1-era Gewehr-98 as well.
You can engage the safety while the hammer is cocked, that model has the NS on the hammer, meaning that the hammer must be pulled back further from the cocked position and then the safety can be engaged. Looks like a nice Wartime commercial. Congrats on getting an amazing price for a sweet gun.
Agreed, I was just about to pop open the safe and double check mine, because I was thinking the same thing.