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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-101472816153
ISBN-139781472816153
eBay Product ID (ePID)235575472
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicAntiques & Collectibles, History, Military / Weapons, Military / World War I, Firearms & Weapons
AuthorJonathan Ferguson
IllustratorDennis, Peter, Yes
Dimensions
Item Length9.7 In.
Item Height0.3 In.
Item Weight10.6 Oz
Item Width7.2 In.
Additional Product Features
TitleLeadingThe
Book Title'Broomhandle' Mauser
Series Volume Number58
Original LanguageEnglish
Dewey Decimal683.4325
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisAt 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, arming both sides in the Second Anglo-Boer War, and seeing service with the German, Russian, Chinese, and other militaries. Widely purchased commercially, it was carried by none other than Winston Churchill in the Sudan and South Africa, became prized by the Irish Republican Army and Soviet revolutionaries, and even armed Han Solo in the Star Wars movies. Featuring full-color artwork and an array of revealing photographs, this is the engrossing story of the C 96 "Broomhandle" Mauser, the ground-breaking semi-automatic pistol that armed a generation of military personnel, adventurers, and revolutionaries at the beginning of the 20th century., 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, arming both sides in the Second Anglo-Boer War, and seeing service with the German, Russian, Chinese and other militaries. Widely purchased commercially, it was carried by none other than Winston Churchill in the Sudan and South Africa, became prized by the Irish Republican Army and Soviet revolutionaries, and even armed Han Solo in the 'Star Wars' movies. Featuring full-colour artwork and an array of revealing photographs, this is the engrossing story of the C 96 Broomhandle Mauser, the ground-breaking semi-automatic pistol that armed a generation of military personnel, adventurers and revolutionaries at the turn of the 20th century., The Mauser "Broomhandle" semi-automatic pistol armed soldiers, law-enforcement personnel, adventurers, revolutionaries, and others in the years before, during and after World War I. From South Africa to China, this iconic handgun saw combat in a host of conflicts and achieved a prominence in popular culture that has made it a favorite among firearms collectors and enthusiasts., 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, arming both sides in the Second Anglo-Boer War, and seeing service with the German, Russian, Chinese, and other militaries. Widely purchased commercially, it was carried by none other than Winston Churchill in the Sudan and South Africa, became prized by the Irish Republican Army and Soviet revolutionaries, and even armed Han Solo in the Star Wars movies. Featuring full-color artwork and an array of revealing photographs, this is the engrossing story of the C 96 "Broomhandle" Mauser, the ground-breaking semi-automatic pistol that armed a generation of military personnel, adventurers, and revolutionaries at the beginning of the 20th century.
Publication Year2017
SeriesWeapon Ser.
Dewey Edition23
FormatTrade Paperback
LC Classification NumberUD415
Number of Pages80 pages
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- 14 Jan, 2020
Great book
If you own a Mouser C96 or just want to find the history of the gun, this is what you want to get. Even if you are just interested in firearms history in general this would make a fine addition to your library.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Apr, 2018
A lot of info in a handy size book
a nice book with great photos of the pistols being used by many nationsVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 12 Dec, 2018
Great value anf fun to read.
Great book. Lots of history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 26 Feb, 2025
Great little book for beginners or more ...
Great little book for beginners or more advanced collectors. Easy read, lot of background information.Verified purchase: Yes
- 15 Nov, 2021
THE BROOMHANDLE MAUSER BY FERGUSON
More of a history book that a collectors reference book. Even that it only covered a little of the history.Verified purchase: Yes
