Mauser C96 Model 1930 (M30) Commercial 7.63mm Mauser, 5.25 in Barrel, Fixed 10-Round, German-Made
This Mauser C96 Model 1930 (M30) Commercial is a German-made example of the iconic broomhandle design, chambered in 7.63mm Mauser. It features the early M30 132 mm (5.25 in) barrel, two horizontal lightening cuts in the barrel-extension sidewalls, and a ring-style hammer. Factory markings include the Mauser banner logo in the right-side milled panel and the left-frame legend "Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf a/N." A one-piece wrap-around grooved replacement grip distinguishes this particular pistol, and an importer stamp is present on the underside of the barrel.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal shows widespread finish wear and patina. Rust and pitting are present across multiple exterior surfaces. Scratches and blemishes appear throughout. The rifling is extremely worn and is no longer observable.
What’s Included
- Mauser C96 Model 1930 (M30) Commercial pistol
The M30 Commercial variant retains the classic fixed 10-round internal magazine, designed to be loaded by stripper clips, with a short-recoil, locked-breech action. Its iron sights consist of a fixed front blade and a tangent ladder rear sight, consistent with period Mauser configuration.
Key Model 1930 characteristics are present, including the approximately 5.25 in (132 mm) barrel and the two horizontal lightening cuts in the barrel-extension sidewalls. The lanyard-ring base/stud remains at the butt; the D-ring itself is absent.
Manufacturer markings are clear and desirable for identification: the Mauser banner logo in the right-side rectangular milled panel and the left-frame "Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf a/N" legend. An importer stamp is located on the underside of the barrel.
This example is fitted with a one-piece wrap-around grooved grip, a non-standard replacement that differs from typical factory panels. The pistol retains its manual safety and ring-style external hammer.
Note: 7.62×25mm Tokarev ammunition is not recommended for C96 pistols chambered in 7.63×25mm Mauser.