Carabiner Mauser K-96

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In order to increase the range of manufactured weapons and attract the attention of potential customers, on the basis of a Mauser K-96 pistol by Waffenfabrik Mauser a pistol-carbine was developed.

The weapon should have been of interest to the military for use as a light cavalry carbine, besides the Mauser K-96 carbine could be in demand among hunters and travelers. The first copy of the carbine was released in 1897 year. The carbine had a barrel long 300 mm, full butt and forearm, located under the barrel. The first models of the carbine pistol were produced with a so-called conical trigger.



Later began the release of carbines with a trigger in the form of a large ring. The frame of the carbine, unlike the standard Mauser K-96 pistol, was distinguished by the absence of a handle frame. Instead, in the lower part of the frame of the arms were made guide slots, in which the butt was installed.



Fixing the butt was carried out by a special button located on the left side of the body of the butt. The lid of the magazine box protruded slightly and slightly covered the shank from the bottom. Carabiners were made chambered for 7,63 × 25 Mauser.



The carbine chamber had an octahedral cross-section and smoothly turned into a round barrel. On the top of the chamber there was a marking of the Mauser factory in Oberndorf. The carbines made on the base of the Mauser K-96 pistol have a lock-off trigger mechanism when the butt is disconnected. Weapons without a stock or mounted pistol grip cannot fire. This feature of the design was due to the requirement of German law for folding long-barreled weapons.



As for the rest, the carbine design practically did not differ from Mauser K-96 pistols, which had a frame with a milled outer surface. Carabiners of a similar design were released slightly more than 800 copies. Their release ended by 1905.



Interestingly, unlike many Mauser K-96 pistols, the maximum distance scale was not 1000, but only 500 meters on the sighting bar of the carbine.

Carabiner Mauser K-96


Some carbines were additionally equipped with removable pistol grip. In such a weapon, the butt was easily replaced with a handle and the weapon turned into an elongated gun.



The fly on a carbine mounted more massive than a short-barreled weapon, it was often closed.



At the initial stage of production, the Mauser K-96 carbine pistol was produced with a barrel of length 300 mm, by the end of the production of carbines the barrel length was increased to 370 mm.



After a short break, approximately in 1907, the release of Mauser C96 carbines pistols was revived with a small ring and a smooth frame that did not have milled grooves on the outer surfaces characteristic of Mauser.



The weapon also had a new model fuse installed.

However, the carbine remained unclaimed both in the military and in the civilian market and due to low demand, after the release of the last batch of approximately 140 copies, the production of carbines was finally stopped.



According to some estimates, the total number of carbines released is of the order of 1100 units. For the original weapon, this is a very small number. That is why the demand among collectors for these weapons is very high. The average price for a Mauser K-96 carbine is from 12 to 18 thousand dollars. There is a case when at one of the auctions, a carbine Mauser K-96 in excellent condition was sold for 34500 dollars.



Currently, single modern modifications of carbines with barrels of length 400 mm and more are being produced. Hunters, collectors and weapon lovers, especially in the United States, are pleased to acquire these weapons.
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  1. +1
    24 January 2014 09: 10
    An interesting example, but I do not see the scope, except for entertaining shooting. He certainly does not need the military.
    1. +12
      24 January 2014 13: 09
      Quote: Vladimirets
      An interesting example, but I do not see the scope, except for entertaining shooting. He certainly does not need the military.
      1. +1
        24 January 2014 13: 49
        Pictured is a Mauser pistol with a long magazine and attached butt-holster. What does the sample described in the article have to do with it?
      2. +2
        24 January 2014 13: 54
        Quote: svp67
        Quote: Vladimirets
        An interesting example, but I do not see the scope, except for entertaining shooting. He certainly does not need the military.


        This is a pistol (not a carbine) Mauser M712, has a removable magazine and can fire bursts standing in service with the Waffen SS.
        1. 0
          24 January 2014 14: 18
          Quote: Timeout
          This is a pistol (not a carbine) Mauser M712, has a removable magazine and can fire bursts standing in service with the Waffen SS.

          AND? What side to my post?
          1. +1
            24 January 2014 16: 52
            In fact, they are one and the same weapon. It is a pity that we do not have such an opportunity as collecting firearms, how many rarities disappear.
            1. +1
              24 January 2014 19: 10
              Quote: Hiking
              It’s a pity that we don’t have such an opportunity as collecting firearms

              ... why?
              It’s just a big deal ...
        2. +6
          24 January 2014 17: 00
          Quote: Timeout
          This is a gun (not a carbine) Mauser M712

          A few more unclaimed weapons:


          Borchardt carbine pistol



          George Luger carbine pistol manufactured by DWM (Deutsches Waffen Und Munitionsfabriken Co).
          It is based on the design of a Borchardt pistol.



          Revolver carbine Zig-Zag brothers Mauser




          Webley Fosbery rifle with a butt from Luger P-08
          1. +3
            24 January 2014 18: 48
            Minus, at least justified. request
          2. 0
            24 January 2014 21: 35
            What a luxurious Luger! Stunned! belay
            Those. I know that the army, which parabellum, had a full-time butt. But here is some kind of special version with an elongated barrel and entirely like a gun.
            Never seen, thanks.

            And how did the English Webley get married with a German butt?
            Apparently a piecewise version of crazy pens.
            1. 0
              25 January 2014 17: 37
              Quote: Al_lexx
              Never seen, thanks.

              As a thank you, I am enclosing a scan from the Albrecht Kind catalog
              The Albrecht Kind (1906) Hunstig Bei Dieringhausen catalog



              I want to add that Luger tried to sell pistols and a carbine in the USA.
              A certain Hans Tauscher enlisted the support of influential people in America,
              including the then President Theodore Roosevelt - he offered "Lugers" and "Mauser" to everyone.

              At the very beginning, Hans Taucher offered Luger carbine for 50 US dollars + 2,5 for 100 cartridges,
              then reduced to 45 US dollars + 2,5 for 100 cartridges.
              And in the Schoverling catalog, Daly & Gales offered a carbine for 30 US dollars + 2,5 for 100 cartridges,
              then reduced to 25 US dollars + 2,0 for 100 cartridges.

              Quote: Al_lexx
              And how did the English Webley get married with a German butt?
              Apparently a piecewise version of crazy pens.

              Most likely a special order or a fantasy of a single handicraftsman.
      3. 0
        25 January 2014 02: 02
        Similar to Astra 903.
    2. +1
      24 January 2014 19: 08
      Quote: Vladimirets
      An interesting example, but applications other than recreational shooting

      ... there was a literary work, I don’t remember the name, about gold prospectors in Russia. There the party leader was just like that. Compact and suitable for any camping life. Everyone who saw, envied him.
      1. 0
        11 March 2014 19: 44
        I also read this book about an expedition to Korea!
        And he wrote, reluctance to climb into the shelves, he all looked: Gagarin-Mikhailovsky.
  2. +3
    24 January 2014 09: 20
    This was purchased for the pilots of the Russian army before the First World War. As a weapon of self-defense in the event of an accident. Yes
    True, they tried to shoot at them in the air at the enemy lol
  3. avt
    +2
    24 January 2014 10: 03
    Quote: Vladimirets
    An interesting example, but applications other than recreational shooting

    Absolutely right good A purely commercial perversion and mockery of a beautiful pistol, which is what the article actually says. And the article itself is good - plus, I liked the photos very much.
  4. 0
    24 January 2014 10: 39
    class! A beautiful and elegant carbine)))) For the collection and "show-off" in front of friends, hunters are the best
  5. 0
    24 January 2014 10: 43
    I wish they could make the 712 in the "carbine" version. An interesting PP would turn out.
  6. 0
    24 January 2014 11: 11
    Ah Mauser - my dream ... the charismatic gun was)

    As for the carbine, the model is interesting. In principle, small game (roe, capercaillie) can be shot from it. Although in general, yes, more for show-off :)
    Yes, and the barrel is higher than the butt - the campaign throws the barrel back in return
    1. +1
      24 January 2014 11: 28
      Here is not a rifle cartridge, but a pistol. His returns are low.
      1. 0
        24 January 2014 12: 23
        Well, the same TT from the shot throws up well - the cartridge is similar.
    2. +1
      24 January 2014 11: 34
      Quote: hort
      In principle, small game (roe, capercaillie) can be shot from it

      It, of course, and a bear can theoretically be shot from it, but, in principle, the 7,63x25 cartridge is never a hunting cartridge.
      1. +1
        24 January 2014 12: 26
        bear from him - if only in Russian roulette - "bearish option" to play))

        For small game the cartridge is powerful enough, although not hunting in general.
        By the way, after all, there are already PPSh from stores, converted to a hunting option (do not shoot in bursts). cartridge 7.62x25.
        1. +3
          24 January 2014 13: 02
          Quote: hort
          By the way, after all, there are already PPSh from stores, converted to a hunting option (do not shoot in bursts). cartridge 7.62x25.

          To be honest, not in hunting, but in entertainment. The cartridge is TTshny, which was recently certified for the civilian market. It was possible to shoot such a thing, you can go hunting with PPSh only in a hopeless situation. smile
          1. 0
            24 January 2014 19: 22
            it yes laughing
            A friend of mine told me - there was only one man (like even here in Sib) I bought this PPSh. so he just thrashed it in bursts laughing
            Well sent to the factory, of course.
  7. SKVS
    +1
    24 January 2014 12: 15
    It’s a pity we are not for sale. :)
  8. jar.zoom
    +3
    24 January 2014 12: 51
    Thing! A great weapon for tourists, travelers, hunting small game, entertaining target shooting. Not heavy, multiple, very reliable and of course handsome! I absolutely do not understand why I was not in demand, because the gun was very popular. Most likely from -for the price. Surely it was expensive, and similar carbines on the basis of the Americanos revolvers at that time riveted immeasurably and for ridiculous money. I had a chance to shoot from this, do not believe it, in Guinea. There is practically no return (although here, probably, my dimensions played the role of 190 / 110) the barrel throws nothing up. For 100 steps I hit 6 times out of 8 shots in a can of juice. From an unfamiliar weapon!
  9. +1
    24 January 2014 13: 49
    Before this article, once in my life I read "a hunting carbine was produced on the basis of the M96" no pictures, nothing more. Thanks to the author, interesting and beautifully made material.
  10. +1
    24 January 2014 14: 50
    Interesting. I have never heard of such a modification.
    Big thank you to the author. hi
  11. 0
    24 January 2014 18: 26
    It seems to me, or the five bottom photos with "blue" steel - a remake?
    1. 0
      24 January 2014 22: 05
      One of the "bluing" options.
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  12. 0
    24 January 2014 23: 11
    Want!! hot and cold !!!!!!
    1. +2
      25 January 2014 02: 34
      So you can approach your wife ... in the evening and say these magic words ....
  13. +2
    25 January 2014 00: 18
    The article is a big plus. Brightly clear, yes, the pictures are good. The weapons are beautiful, but the quality of workmanship is again the same ... And this is with machines 100 years ago. I will be understood by those who have ever held modern domestic pistols in their hands, even the "Viking" for example. This alone is enough to feel the difference. Regarding the PCA and hunting with him. Smiled .. The cartridge 7,62 / 25 is not a hunting one by any place. Well, not at all ... It was not designed for these purposes .. Let's talk, for example, about slaughter ... Hunting for Elk ... The elk will rather die from laughter than even from a dozen such bullets, the bear will simply be indignant, and soft places will not (British flag) will break .. But you will never get into Kosach from it, unless by chance once a year .. Although Zeiss optics are stavtier on PCA. (crazy but idea) wassat .)))))) It is theoretically possible to hit the wolf, but the wolf will never let you get closer than 200 meters. There are chance encounters with wolves closer, but they are always random and do not imply a well-aimed shot .. I will give an example Somehow I started reworking my favorite SCS. I wanted to squeeze everything out of the structure, and the best. A sports box, the most comfortable ... with the application of Glass - Bedding, it turns out that this is quite possible), a chic Night Force sight, picatinny rails (as it is necessary to put the bracket on the receiver dead), changed the trajectory of the reflection of the sleeve (so as not to hit the sight), in general all that could made. Result ... at 100 meters. The standard live cartridge 7,62 / 39 of the conscientious production in a copper sleeve as standard scatters up to 6-7 inches around the circumference. The Czech combat cartridge is slightly better at around 5 inches, and the best and most expensive Lapua 7,62 / 39 gives a maximum of 3 inches. By the way, an ordinary not converted SCS gives from an open sight almost the same accuracy as my tuning one with a sight ... 4 inch accuracy. Who is interested in knocking on a personal (I did not spread it on Ganz.ru ... laziness). Conclusion ... The cartridge determines the scope of the weapon, there is nothing to be done about it. Nobody has yet succeeded in making a mustang out of a pony. Although you won't jump like a mustang under the "kick ass" .. Mauser K -96 is classic, this design is complete and thought out to the smallest detail. Therefore, this long-term did not go .... Neither "there" nor "here." That's all, like an experiment, it might have been interesting at the beginning of that century, but rather a marketing move .. nothing more. Article again ... PLUS ...
  14. +1
    25 January 2014 01: 38
    Tokarev pistol sample 1929
  15. 0
    25 January 2014 01: 40
    He’s with the butt.
    1. +2
      25 January 2014 02: 32
      Oh ..... handsome, thanks for the photos. The same eggs .. in profile. Soviet response to Mauser and .... the same mistake. "Kotopes" in person .. wink
  16. 0
    26 January 2014 09: 40
    As a cavalry carbine, even if it is "light" - a utopia. I think that when dismounting, the cavalrymen of those times would have preferred the corresponding Mauser or Mosin carbine with a normal rifle cartridge. For combat, IMHO, the product is too glamorous.

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