Mauser C96 7.63mm Parabellum, 1936, with 20 round detachable magazine
Westinger-system Schnellfeuerpistole, Selector set at Normal
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This gun was sold to China in the late '30s (ideographs read "Made In Germany")
Mausers were popular with the CCF during 1st year of Korean War
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Known as the Model 1916, this was in fact the 1912 Mauser, chambered and altered to accommodate the 9 mm Luger Service cartridge, the original calibre having been 7.63 mm. Mechanically and in appearance, the 7.63 mm and the 9 mm are the same. As a quick means of identification, the Model 1916 has the figure '9' carved or painted on the grips.
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Georg Luger originally developed the 9mm Parabellum cartridge in 1902. The cartridges case is rimmed with a slight taper from rim to mouth which enhances feed reliability. It uses a .356-inch diameter bullet.
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This was issued during World War 2 and was equipped with a shoulder stock which also served as a holster. This was also produced by 'Waffenfabrik Mauser AG Oberndorf'.
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