Tag: m712

The C96 Broomhandle: A Thing of Beauty

Posted May 11, 2016 in NFA / Suppressors / Class III, Pistols, TFBTV by Alex C. with 70 Comments

The C96 “Broomhandle” is truly a thing a beauty. This 120 year old design comes from an era when it took a factory staffed by hundreds to create a single pistol, all having made a single pass on a single component. The C96 is an amalgamation of 34 parts working in perfect harmony that to [Read More…]

Odd Guns: The Mauser M712 “Schnellfeuer” Machine Pistol

Posted November 10, 2014 in NFA / Suppressors / Class III, Pistols by Alex C. with 34 Comments

**Scroll to the bottom for video of the M712 shooting full automatic** The Mauser “Broomhandle” pistols are about as steampunk as you can get with a factory stock firearm, but their unique appearance is only a part of their allure. The Broomhandle family provides an [Read More…]