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Mauser Mauser Model 1896 Red 9 9mm

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

WWI variant of the C96 Broomhandle rechambered to 9mm Parabellum for German military use. Marked with large red 9 burned into grip to prevent feeding wrong ammunition. Iconic WWI sidearm.

Type: Pistol

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 9mm

Capacity: 10

Year introduced: 1916, Germany

Weight: 44 oz

Overall length: 11.75"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military, Collector