WED NOV 4, WWI GERMAN ARMY ISSUE MAUSER 1896/12 “BROOMHANDLE” PISTOL, 7.63 m/m, ALL MATCHING

In 95%, very sharp condition we have an extremely interesting Mauser 1916 production 1896/12 Military Issued and proofed “Broomhandle Pistol“ in 7.63mm caliber.  The pistol is all matching and the bore is excellent as well.

The Broomhandle Mauser with its stock was used in lieu of a carbine and played a role similar to the sub machinegun of WWII.  They were used by machine gun troops and artilleryman to protect their guns from sudden attack.  In the late stages of the war, they were widely employed by the Stormtrooper assault troops.  Certainly one of if the most iconic pistol used by the Germans in WWI it is a must have for any WWI collection.