Mauser · Pistol · Discontinued · 1896
| Weight (empty) | 1250 g (44.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 312 mm (12.28") |
| Barrel Length | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 425 m/s (1394 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 545 J (402 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.63x25mm Mauser
The Mauser C96 (Construktion 96) is a semi-automatic pistol developed by the Feederle brothers at the Mauser factory in Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany, between 1893 and 1895, and manufactured from 1896 until 1937. Distinguished by its integral box magazine positioned ahead of the trigger guard, long barrel, and characteristic 'broomhandle' grip, the C96 was one of the earliest successful semi-automatic pistol designs. It employs a short-recoil operation with a vertically tilting locking piece and ...
Country of Origin: Germany
Designer: Fidel Feederle