C96 “Broomhandle” 7.63 mm Mauser History & Specifications ... the alphanumeric designation), it was the first military semiautomatic pistol to prove itself both rugged enough and reliable ...

which was patented in 1893 and was indeed the first mass-produced semiauto pistol, or the German-made C96 “Broomhandle” Mauser, which was patented in 1896 and was the first military ...

and would gain a bar to his Military Cross just 11 days after this action, no official account appears to have survived regarding the details of the capture of this pistol on 18 September 1918.

Alexander McLean was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military Medal. In the action where the Mauser pistol was captured, Archie and Alex were together when Archie was shot through the ...

Movie buffs will recognize the iconic “Broomhandle” Mauser as the template for ... designation), it was the first military semiautomatic pistol to prove itself both rugged enough and reliable ...