What do u think of this Mauser broom handle

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I am looking at this Mauser broom handle and I just don't know much about them. I took as many pictures as I could and hope I can get some feed back as to what you think of it.. He is asking $2000. Is that a good price for what this is.
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Well worn, but it doesn't look like there are any major flaws, and it is all matching. The matching stock adds a lot. I would say that is a very good price.

Jim
 
I thought it was a bit high, but it looks nice, mostly woodwork may need restoration. To buy it I'd survey the barrel, because it's been said that the C-96 has shallow riflings and they are often worn through. The barrel can't be removed so many are bored and sleeved. I too have always wanted one, and Oyster bay one can be had for about that price I think and in much better condition, of course they aren't very collectable I suppose.
 
Thanks, I will have a look down the barrel. Any ideas as to what year this would have been manufactured? I don't really want to restore much on this if it affects the value..
 
It is all the pictures that I have and were taken with my cell phone.. Do you have any opinion from what u see in the pictures that I sent as I want to go back to the dealer and make a deal this morning ?
thanks.
 
One source says made between 1915 and 1921; another says 1915-1918.

I can't guess a dollar value, the prices of what I grew up thinking of as army surplus just stun me.
 
The finish is gone, the stock is cracked. I wouldn't give $2000 for that.

And, you'll be very lucky if the bore isn't toast, as well.

Considering that I sold a Bolo Broomhandle and stock this year for a bit over half that....and they both looked like new.....

Do NOT buy that gun if you think you are going to refinish it, unless you are ok with throwing about $1000 away (plus the cost of the refinish, and shipping/FFL fees, etc.)

Because, refinished, even done by the best folks around (edges and all markings sharp & crisp) cuts the market value of the gun about in half, or more.

$2k for a basically worn out pistol is a LOT of money for most of us, but Broomhandles do bring that, even beat to crap they bring nearly that, because it's a collector's market. If you want a Broomhandle, because you always wanted to check one out, spend your money on a refinished one (or one of the ones rebored to 9mm Luger.

Here's a tip, if you shoot one (especially the 9mm) without the shoulderstock attached, wear a glove. You won't be sorry you did.
 
Looks like an average or slightly below which you could find at any gunshow for a whole lot less. If it was in better shape and a red 9 maybe but I think it would still be high. I don't think Broomhandles are a high demand item and I don't see that changing.

Holy *#@*, I decided to check GB and GI before I opened my big mouth and they've got some really expensive ones. There were some cheaper than yours and were in worse condition but the ones that were a lot more looked to be considerably better. That said, doing an advanced search on GB showed not that many are being sold, one went for $2000 but looked to be better than yours and did have the wooden case/shoulder stock.

So after all that, I still think it is too high. My original thought was 700 to 900. Maybe now 1400 to 1600 but I still don't think it is worth that much. If you could get to a gunshow somewhere this weekend I would do that before paying two grand. Like I said, they aren't a hot item so I would spend a little more time looking, I doubt he will sell that any time soon.

I admit mine was bought many years ago but was less than $300 with numbers matching and Nazi proof marks. Fair shooter and I reload for it because a lot of the milsurp ammo (which has dried up) is a little too hot for my comfort level.
 
Before you consider dropping $2k on a C96, you should go spend a couple hundred bucks on books about the C96. It's an area of collecting, like with Lugers, where the little details make all the difference. You should know everything about a particular gun before buying it, with something like this.

That said, I think $2k is nutty for this gun. The only good thing about it is the matching stock, which is a lot less cool thanks to that big crack. If you don't mind having one that looks like that one, go for a Chinese re-import. I paid $300 for mine a year ago, from a dealer no less. It has no rifling left, but it's German-made and matching.
 
I really appreciate your responses and take them all to heart..
I did a bunch of reading on the c96 although not near enough I am sure and am convinced if all the numbers are correct and the barrel looks good, it might be something to get at the right price as they are bringing good money even in that condition. So I went over to the dealer that has the c96 and I brought along an old Hopkins coach gun with Wells Fargo stamped all over it that I gave $400 for years ago like a fool.. I checked the barrel of the c96 and it looked very good and great rifling. the finish on the gun has lots of patina with a little bluing in the corners and looked a lot better than my pictures as far as the finish.. I also took the grips off the c96 and the serial numbers all matched.
I think the big down side of this whole thing is the cracked stock but it is there and I can live with that and also has the correct number on the stock .. So I traded the coach gun and $1000 for the c96. I am happy with that as I know the coach gun is going nowhere as far as appreciation. The dealer is going back to the old guy that had the c96 to see if he has the leather harness somewhere and give that to me..
You cant hurt my feelings so would like to hear your thoughts on what I did.
thanks again
 
OK, points taken on my "guesstimate" being too high. After all, I paid $35 for my Red Nine and stock, and anything over that would be way too high. Of course, that was in 1952, but that shouldn't make a difference, should it? ;)

Jim
 
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