7.63 Mauser

[Conny]

Other than the Broomhandle, are there any modern day pistols that use the 7.63 Mauser cartridge? I like the hot little round but would enjoy firing from an up-to-date weapon. Thank you.

[alvin]

Norinco Type 54-1 and CAI CZ-52 are cheap. Although not officially entitled being 7,63 pistols, they can fire 7,63 cartridges safely. Roller locking CZ-52 can fire very hot ammo. But be honest, none of those gives the fun of shooting a C96 with shoulder stock attached.

[alvin]

Just noticed your avatar having a Nationalist badge on it (?) I read a story regarding Nationalist and pistols from the memoir of a former nationalist agent, whose role was like "Agent Smith" in the movie "Matrix" In 1949, his agency hided some Thompson, Mauser, and Browning into a few coffins for future undermining work in Shanghai. In the hiding site, one fake tombstone marked "Beloved Daughter Mau-Ning's Tomb". Another tombstone marked "Uncle Tang's Tomb". In 1950s, he was captured and confessed everything. Thompson submachine guns were digged out, but Shanghai public security could not find the coffin of "Mau-Ning" anymore. It's lost.

[Conny]

Alvin,
The avatar is actually the shield and crest of the U.S. Army 2/75 Ranger Regiment. I serve with the unit in the late 70's and am a member of The Ranger Regiment Association. The Regiment is the Army's Airborne shock troops. Our motto is: "Sua Sponte" which translates to, " of my own will'.

You mention burying weapons. When you feel it's time to bury them, it's actually time to dig them up.

They're probably not lost. I'll bet they were dug up and saved by a friend.

[alvin]

Interesting, interesting.... how could an American military unit badge has Chinese Nationalist Party's symbol on it ..... matches perfectly....

[Conny]

The symbol on the upper left corner of the shield is the Chinese "star". Rangers are the decendents of Merrills Marauders who fought the Japanese in the China/Burma theater during WWII. China/Burma is part of the lineage.
The Chinese "star" is also on the flag of the Nation of Taiwan. I can't remember what the other symbols and colors represent. I threw all the literature away that the Ranger unit gave to me when in proccessing (1977). I kept the paperwork for almost 30 years. It was time taking up space and finally had to go.

[alvin]

Yes. Nationalist was in power during WWII. Then, 'retreated' to Taiwan in 1949. The 'star' represents blue sky and sun. National flag was similar but had a red background. An unconfirmed story was that the designer was ambushed by Qing Dynasty's agents in 1895, and his comrades found the flag in his pocket soaked in blood, so red background. Symbolic.

Thanks for the info.

[alvin]

HongKong/Canton border, 1949, Royal HK Police vs (future) Canton Public Security

[Vlim]

Nice photos!

With the combination of a broomhandle and a set of track shoes, he's not a guy to be messed with!

[alvin]

This pair of shoes need a little bit more study Most fancy shoes were imported from Indonisia at that time. Not sure about this pair though. His dress was also clean, but I think that's appropriate for playing the border presentation role. Chairman Mao went to Chungking to meet Chiang Kai-shek in 1946, as a leader he did not even have a pair of decent shoes, so he borrowed a pair from his comrade. In 1949, God knows, different configuration.

Please also note the flashlight carried on his right side, and the bottom edges of the pants were actually inserted into the shoes, or tied to his ankles, ?? not sure.

[alanint]

These shoes appear to be American Converse or Keds tennis shoes, which unbelievably used to actually be made in the US. The style and color are correct for this period.
Probably part of the thousands of care packages the US sent around the world after WW2 to help rebuild.