The 'Broomhandle' Mauser

by Jonathan Ferguson, Jonathan Ferguson, E.J. Koh

Book Overview

At a time when most handguns were limited to six rounds, the ten-shot Mauser caught the attention of the world for its unprecedented firepower and formidable high-velocity 7.63 25mm cartridge. This saw its ultimate expression in the first-ever select-fire handgun--the "Schnellfeuer" machine pistol, fed by a detachable magazine and offering both full-automatic and single-shot modes.

The C 96 was the first semi-automatic pistol to see combat,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472816153
• ISBN13: 9781472816153
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 9.7"