Next stupid question: What's a broomhandle?

Zorba · 03-19-2013, 02:16 PM

I've seen the pictures, but what is it? I'm not finding much information on the web...

DavidJayUden · 03-19-2013, 02:22 PM

Do a web search under Mauser broomhandle, or c96 Mauser. That should get you there.
And dump that awful photo. Creepy...
dju

GySgt1811 · 03-19-2013, 02:23 PM

Zorm,

"Broomhandle" is a C96 Mauser, so called because the grip looks like, what else, a broomhandle. Search "C96 Mauser."

Best regards,

Gunny John

alvin · 03-19-2013, 03:06 PM

Initially, I had the same question. It has nothing to do with cleaning tool, does it? Later, I read a web page, a gun collector summarized the nickname well, "Why they call this thing a Broomhandle I don't know. Its an insult to the ergonomics of a broom......." He spoke out my feeling.

Here is this page. Enjoy.

http://www.ignomini.com/guns/pistolpage.html

ripcord810 · 03-19-2013, 04:17 PM

This site has alot of good information that might help.
http://www.g6csy.net/c96/index.html

saab-bob · 03-19-2013, 06:23 PM

Alvin
I have to agree with you on the poor handling characteristics of a "Broomhandle" Mauser pistol, a real broom has better balance.

However,attach the shoulder stock and everything changes.
Great balance,easy to aim,controllable recoil and very accurate.(depending on barrel condition,of course).
I am sure that is why the c96 was originally called "System Mauser".

Bob

alanint · 03-19-2013, 07:28 PM

But very tricky to hold the stock grip juncture without serious hammer bite, if you have large hands.

alvin · 03-19-2013, 08:31 PM

The "correct" way of holding C96 with stock attached is using the weaker hand supporting the magazine well, and the thumb of the stronger hand putting on same side of other four fingers, so web won't wrap around the back of the grip. I heard the trick from someone else and that works well for me.

alanint · 03-19-2013, 09:13 PM

Yes, that is how I eventually learned to fire mine. Always the hard way.

Edward Tinker · 03-19-2013, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zormpas

I've seen the pictures, but what is it? I'm not finding much information on the web...

okay sport, I am not very convinced that a simple search of the word broomhandle would not find much on the web.

03-19-2013, 02:16 PM	#1
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	Next stupid question: What's a broomhandle? I've seen the pictures, but what is it? I'm not finding much information on the web...

03-19-2013, 06:23 PM	#6
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	Alvin I have to agree with you on the poor handling characteristics of a "Broomhandle" Mauser pistol, a real broom has better balance. However,attach the shoulder stock and everything changes. Great balance,easy to aim,controllable recoil and very accurate.(depending on barrel condition,of course). I am sure that is why the c96 was originally called "System Mauser". Bob __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"

03-19-2013, 02:22 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Do a web search under Mauser broomhandle, or c96 Mauser. That should get you there. And dump that awful photo. Creepy... dju

03-19-2013, 02:23 PM	#3
GySgt1811 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 237 Thanks: 1,238 Thanked 126 Times in 84 Posts	Zorm, "Broomhandle" is a C96 Mauser, so called because the grip looks like, what else, a broomhandle. Search "C96 Mauser." Best regards, Gunny John

03-19-2013, 03:06 PM	#4
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Initially, I had the same question. It has nothing to do with cleaning tool, does it? Later, I read a web page, a gun collector summarized the nickname well, "Why they call this thing a Broomhandle I don't know. Its an insult to the ergonomics of a broom......." He spoke out my feeling. Here is this page. Enjoy. http://www.ignomini.com/guns/pistolpage.html

03-19-2013, 04:17 PM	#5
ripcord810 User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 139 Thanks: 146 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	This site has alot of good information that might help. http://www.g6csy.net/c96/index.html

03-19-2013, 07:28 PM	#7
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	But very tricky to hold the stock grip juncture without serious hammer bite, if you have large hands.

03-19-2013, 08:31 PM	#8
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	The "correct" way of holding C96 with stock attached is using the weaker hand supporting the magazine well, and the thumb of the stronger hand putting on same side of other four fingers, so web won't wrap around the back of the grip. I heard the trick from someone else and that works well for me.

03-19-2013, 09:13 PM	#9
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Yes, that is how I eventually learned to fire mine. Always the hard way.