Chinese 9mm Broomhandle????

[Redcoat3340]

I can't imagine anyone in the gun world doesn't want a 96 "Mauser" broomhandle in the safe and on the firing line. I mean, talk about iconic.

I know I was looking at them 30 years ago and never bought one.

Well, there's one in my LGS and it's almost affordable. Of course, it's Chinese. But still.....

I have no earthly idea about these and will spend the evening cuddling up with the Google.

But I thought I'd ask here and see if I can get some help.

It's clearly Chinese. In very good condition. Missing the magazine. Refinished? But nicely it would appear.

Here's some pics.

Price is under $1,000 but if mags cost $200 (LGS estimate) it's gonna be right around a grand....without my asking for a break (I'm a pretty good customer there).

So, H E L P ! What is this thing? What is it worth? Should I be even tempted. (It would look good next to my Swedish "Lahti.")

 

[Arik]

I know they came in 45acp and were good guns for their time. Certainly weren't Walmart specials.

Standard C96 use an internal mag loaded by stripper clips. Think Mauser rifle. There were aftermarket mags but that not how these guns typically came

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[MCorps0311]

Broomhandle grips,they are unique to me,never seeing them before now on this forum.

 

[hkcavalier]

Shotgun (now Firearm) News had a really good write-up on these some time back.

The .45ACP ones are worth big bucks now. The 9mm somewhat less so. But, chances are you'll never see one again. Heck, for $200 you could have a machinist fab a couple or three mags. So you have to decide if it's one you won't let get away. There definitely are not many here in the U.S.

 

[Redcoat3340]

Thanks to all who helped. I did a bunch of research last night and I think the gun is a modern (sort of) Chinese made pistol imported in the 90's by Navy Arms and labeled the TU-177.

It indeed had a magazine (10 or 20 rounds) may or may not have combined new and old parts, was advertised heavily in the old Shotgun News and now are hard to find.

Because this one comes without any mags, parts are impossible to find, some folks say they are great and safe to shoot and others say differently, and because if I make that sort of considerable investment ($1,000 is a bunch of dough for me) I want something more than a curiosity. Sooooo.....

Gonna look at a Walther PPQ M2. I really like the my Walther P99 AS so I think I'll consider its replacement.

Again, many thanks to all who commented....much appreciated.

 

[lebomm]

Interesting ? Absolutely, but w/no mag for $1000 ? I don't think so.

JMHO
Larry

 

[deadin]

For $1000 you should be able to find a real C96. (It might not be pristine, but if you look hard enough you should find one with a shootable bore....)

 

[Rpg]

I bought a Chinese broomhandle in the late 80's: 30 cal integral mag for $100.00

This was before Clinton stoped the imports.

Fun gun,but not as good a trigger or accuracy as you'd find in a gi 1911.

Sold it some years after Clinton's ban.

Made some money.

 

[A10]

I stopped in there today....there was a .45 version right next to it, for a bit more money. They had a 1936ish Heavy Duty in the revolver case, reblued though...

 

[hkcavalier]

I would buy the .45 for sure.