Turkish Conehammer "Broomhandle" C96 Mauser
This video delves into the history and significance of the Turkish Conehammer C96 Mauser pistol. It highlights the 'cone hammer' as the initial commercial variant, distinguished by its distinctive hammer design. The description details a substantial order of 1,000 of these pistols by Sultan Abdul Hamid II of the Ottoman Empire for his palace guard, noted for their Farsi numbering and matching shoulder stocks. The narrative traces the pistol's service life, from its initial limited distribution under the Sultan to its wider use by the military and police after the 1908/9 revolution, including service in World War One and post-war surplus availability. The video touches on the pistol's rarity due to extensive use.













