C96 Red 9 she still gets out once in a while

[Cheese Noodles]

This is my Mauser C96 Red Nine, she is a 1920s rework. Obtained long ago and was one of my very first milsurp pistols. All the numbers match, still has some nice fire blue and has just enough outside wear to go to the range. I shoot her sparingly, but a bit more than I should due to the enjoyment factor. She does get pampered to and from the range but when it's time to shoot, away she goes with very respectable groups and flawless functioning. There are numbers on the front of the grip strap that I have no idea what they signify. The one thing I never got was a correct holster, I have only see an few very worn examples. These pictures are after about 40 rounds and she is a tab bit dirty, but that's OK. She got cleaned, oiled and put to bed.

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[browningautorifle]

Nice pistol and a part box won't hurt it I think. It seems to be in good shape so what problem?

[Cheese Noodles]

a part box won't hurt

I am not sure of the reference to part box, spare parts? To further my statement, it is easy to shoot a lot of 9mm, it would be impossible for me to replace my C96. A couple of dozen rounds 3 or 4 time a year no problem. I belong to and indoor range just a few minutes away. My limiting factor, buying ammo.

[matthanne1]

What's on the grip strap?

[browningautorifle]

I am not sure of the reference to part box

A-part-of-a-box...as in half, say thirty out of fifty?

A couple of dozen rounds 3 or 4 time a year

As in twenty four at a time, or, a part box...

[Cheese Noodles]

Here are the numbers on the grip strap. At the time it was stated they signified it belonged to the Berlin Police Dept. I have know idea. Any information on what the mean is greatly appreciated. I would like to get a correct period holster for this pistol too but I most likely could not afford it. She did go to the range for part of box and will do so again.

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[browningautorifle]

A nice pistol...

[Peter Laidler]

I bet that before long someone the forum will have identified the rear grip markings. Nice historic useable pistol. Great to see!

[Cheese Noodles]

I got it! Well somebody else did, after looking around on other forums and web sites, 1920 rework and issued to the Schutzpolizei of Oppelyn in Prussia. The S. followed by OP. were the clue. From what I also found, if I locate the correct holster, even in worn condition it will cost me more than I paid for the pistol.

[RCS]

My serial serial number is very close to yours (140131) and still in the original 7,63mm. I do reload and kept the loads on the mild side. All matching including the stock, this came from a WW1 US veteran too Attachment 74300Attachment 74301Attachment 74302