The Various Chinese Arsenals C96 Chinese Shanxi Select-Fire is a china-made select-fire pistol chambered in 7.63x25mm Mauser, introduced in 1929. Primary use: military. Type: Pistol Action: Select-Fire Caliber: 7.63x25mm Mauser Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1929, China Weight: 26 oz Overall length: 7.4" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military