Mauser C96 Model 1930 (M30) Commercial 7.63mm, 5.25 inch Barrel, 10-Round Internal Magazine, 1932–1933 German Semi-Auto
This Model 1930 (M30) Commercial Mauser C96 is a 1930s German-made example chambered in 7.63mm Mauser with the later-pattern serrated thumb safety, export "GERMANY" marking, and Crown/U commercial proof. It retains the hallmark C96 features including the integral 10-round internal magazine, stock/holster attachment slot with locking plate, and lanyard ring, with factory Mauser banner and Oberndorf legends present. A semiautomatic-only configuration with a 5.25 inch barrel, it represents a documented commercial export from the 1932–1933 production window.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread rust and pitting across metal surfaces, along with widespread finish loss and patina. The grip frame shows heavy rust. The original grip panels are not present. The bore is dark and heavily blemished, though rifling remains visible.
What’s Included
- Mauser C96 Model 1930 (M30) Commercial pistol
The M30 Commercial variant updates the classic C96 pattern with a later serrated thumb safety while retaining the short-recoil, locked-breech action and semiautomatic-only operation. This example is chambered in 7.63mm Mauser and feeds from an integral 10-round fixed internal magazine loaded via stripper clips.
Sights are the traditional C96 setup: a fixed front blade paired with a tangent rear sight with slider. The 5.25 inch barrel, steel construction, and blued finish reflect the commercial production standard of the era.
Commercial export and proof details are present, including the Crown/U commercial proof and "GERMANY" export marking. Factory markings include the right-side Mauser banner and left-side Oberndorf patent legends, providing clear identification for the series and production period.
Classic C96 features remain intact, such as the stock/holster attachment slot with locking plate on the backstrap and a lanyard ring at the butt. This full-size 1930s German commercial export example offers verifiable period features and markings consistent with 1932–1933 manufacture.