Broomhandle's Worth?

JAMES · 03-06-2002, 02:00 AM

I went to the local gunstore today, and they had a .30 Cal Mauser C96 there. The gun isn't in the best shape, it is pitted just about everywhere, but still operational. The grips have been painted over and repaired. I don't know much about broomhandles, but what do you all think would be a good price for one?

Lonnie Zimmerman · 03-06-2002, 01:51 PM

From the shape you describe this one, I would say it is worth next to nothing. It isn"t collectable, and in that shape I wouldn"t want it as a shooter. There are plenty of then around. They run from about $250 to thousands.

Lonnie

JAMES · 03-06-2002, 02:35 PM

Thanks for the info. I guess I wouldn't buy a Luger in that condition, so I'll pass on the Broomhandle. (at least this one

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Orv Reichert · 03-06-2002, 04:31 PM

The Chinese dumped a huge number of brooms on us a few years back. Condition was usually NRA TERRIBLE. Many have been fixed up/rebored/reblued/regripped/etc but have almost no value on the market.

Orv Reichert

03-06-2002, 05:52 PM

I picked up a broomhandle a few years back. I paid too much for it, it was worn out, the collector value was zero, and I'm lucky I didn't hurt myself with it. But I just had to have one. I don't have it now. Borrow one a few days, or ask a buddy to let you shoot one for a while. The thrill is short lived. Get a good one, pay what its worth, and let the bad ones rest. Unless you can get it real cheap.

Roadkill

Thor · 03-07-2002, 12:48 AM

On the P38 forum I found this

http://www.iar-arms.com/mauser.htm

Marvin · 03-07-2002, 09:53 AM

About 4 years ago, I picked up one of the imported Brooms with all matching numbers, very good mechanical condition, but about 40% blue, and a worn barrel for $150. It is a mid/late 1930s manufacture since the S/N is in the 9xxxxx range (dont have the full number with me). There are no Chinese or other country markings so I am not sure where it was imported from. This is one I would not hesitate to shoot, but most I have seen are in BAD condition and the selling price now is about $250-300. There is a guy named Gene who advertises in the "Gun List" for reworked Brooms and they do look nice. His prices rebuild are in the $500-600 range. A friend of mine has a couple of them and they look new, good job of rework, but are not matched parts.

Marvin

Steve Lempitski · 03-07-2002, 03:19 PM

Saw a Chinese made broom that was stamped Wauser. Apparently they got their M upside down.

03-07-2002, 04:42 PM

they did it to try and bypass Trademark Violations, you see lots of Belgium copies of Colts, I've got one that looks real, but isn't.

ed

Orv Reichert · 03-07-2002, 09:50 PM

I saw a MAUSERIN, once [Either from China or Afghanistan area] ...awfully poor machining...no lock mechanism ..and it was chambered for the 7,62x25!

No way would I have shot that sucker!

The Shadow

03-06-2002, 02:00 AM	#1
JAMES User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lynn, Mass. Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Broomhandle's Worth? I went to the local gunstore today, and they had a .30 Cal Mauser C96 there. The gun isn't in the best shape, it is pitted just about everywhere, but still operational. The grips have been painted over and repaired. I don't know much about broomhandles, but what do you all think would be a good price for one?

03-06-2002, 01:51 PM	#2
Lonnie Zimmerman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Broomhandle's Worth? From the shape you describe this one, I would say it is worth next to nothing. It isn"t collectable, and in that shape I wouldn"t want it as a shooter. There are plenty of then around. They run from about $250 to thousands. Lonnie

03-06-2002, 02:35 PM	#3
JAMES User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lynn, Mass. Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Broomhandle's Worth? Thanks for the info. I guess I wouldn't buy a Luger in that condition, so I'll pass on the Broomhandle. (at least this one )

03-06-2002, 04:31 PM	#4
Orv Reichert RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chinese Brooms The Chinese dumped a huge number of brooms on us a few years back. Condition was usually NRA TERRIBLE. Many have been fixed up/rebored/reblued/regripped/etc but have almost no value on the market. Orv Reichert

03-06-2002, 05:52 PM	#5
R. Grady/Roadkill Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chinese Brooms I picked up a broomhandle a few years back. I paid too much for it, it was worn out, the collector value was zero, and I'm lucky I didn't hurt myself with it. But I just had to have one. I don't have it now. Borrow one a few days, or ask a buddy to let you shoot one for a while. The thrill is short lived. Get a good one, pay what its worth, and let the bad ones rest. Unless you can get it real cheap. Roadkill

03-07-2002, 12:48 AM	#6
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	Re: Chinese Brooms On the P38 forum I found this http://www.iar-arms.com/mauser.htm

03-07-2002, 09:53 AM	#7
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chinese Brooms About 4 years ago, I picked up one of the imported Brooms with all matching numbers, very good mechanical condition, but about 40% blue, and a worn barrel for $150. It is a mid/late 1930s manufacture since the S/N is in the 9xxxxx range (dont have the full number with me). There are no Chinese or other country markings so I am not sure where it was imported from. This is one I would not hesitate to shoot, but most I have seen are in BAD condition and the selling price now is about $250-300. There is a guy named Gene who advertises in the "Gun List" for reworked Brooms and they do look nice. His prices rebuild are in the $500-600 range. A friend of mine has a couple of them and they look new, good job of rework, but are not matched parts. Marvin

03-07-2002, 03:19 PM	#8
Steve Lempitski User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Old Cape Cod Posts: 238 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Are they "Wausers"? Saw a Chinese made broom that was stamped Wauser. Apparently they got their M upside down.

03-07-2002, 04:42 PM	#9
66mustang Guest Posts: n/a	I think they did it on purpose, they did it to try and bypass Trademark Violations, you see lots of Belgium copies of Colts, I've got one that looks real, but isn't. ed

03-07-2002, 09:50 PM	#10
Orv Reichert RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"Wausers"? I saw a MAUSERIN, once [Either from China or Afghanistan area] ...awfully poor machining...no lock mechanism ..and it was chambered for the 7,62x25! No way would I have shot that sucker! The Shadow