This "American Rifleman Television" segment dives into the history and significance of Chinese Broomhandle Mauser pistols. It highlights their status as one of the world's first successful semi-automatic handguns, originally developed in Germany. The video emphasizes the substantial demand for these pistols in China during the Warlord period, leading to widespread adoption by the military and warlords, and even domestic production of copies. Featured is American Rifleman Field Editor Garry James discussing the C96 Mauser's features and its impact in China.
This video examines a Chinese-manufactured rifle identified as a 'Fake FN Model 30,' which is a copy of the FN Model 24/30 Mauser rifle. The content delves into the history of Mauser rifles in Warlord-era China, noting that various Chinese armies acquired numerous Mauser rifles, including significant imports from FN. The description highlights that while some Chinese arsenals produced high-quality copies, many smaller shops created crude, artisanal versions that are not safe to fire. The presenter thanks a viewer for loaning the rifle for filming and promotes Dolf Goldsmith's book 'Arming the Dragon.'
This video showcases a Chinese Mauser C96 Broomhandle pistol with a significant historical provenance. The firearm was brought back by Grant G Andreasen, one of America's first Navy SEALs. Andreasen's service included participation in D-Day, training Chinese guerillas against the Japanese, and coaching the Navy football team. The description emphasizes that despite the pistol's less-than-pristine appearance, its story is compelling and unique.
This video examines a Chinese-produced copy of the C96 Mauser, often referred to as a "Wauser" broomhandle. The description highlights that these Chinese variants from the 1920s and 30s ranged widely in quality. This particular example is mechanically fair, but notable for its misspelled markings, a common characteristic resulting from workers attempting to replicate German or English text without full comprehension. The video also links to related content on Chinese mystery pistols and other broomhandle variants, providing historical and comparative context.
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