The Mauser C96, also known as the Broomhandle Mauser for its distinctive round grip, was a highly influential early semi-automatic pistol used in the Boer War, WWI, the Spanish Civil War, and WWII. Its integral box magazine ahead of the trigger and distinctive wooden holster-stock made it one of the most recognizable early military pistols. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 7.63mm Mauser Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1896, Germany Weight: 39 oz Overall length: 11.75" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Military, Law Enforcement