On the whole-“ it doesn’t look like a broomhandle.” Thing: it looks like an old timey dust pan broom handle, which people don’t use as much anymore, but is probably why it’s called that, as they were probably in more common use at the time. Just a little info from an ex-housekeeper, lol

Cdr. Niblack was a moderately prominent officer of the US Navy of the day. Very influential in the development of signaling and of the tactical doctrine of the Navy. Its interesting to hear of him being involved in a minor way in Italian guns.

Everyone's favorite iconic early semi-auto! Who *doesn't* love the Broomhandle Mauser and its clones?

Just a slight correction Othais: the raised panel with the Sultan's Tughra has the Hijri (Islamic Calendar) year 1314 under it, not the serial number. Because it's a lunar calendar, 1314 works out to either 1896 or 1897 in the Gregorian Calendar (1314 started in June of 1896 and ended in June of 1897). A small note on Eastern Arabic Numerals: Despite the arabic script being read right to left, numbers are always read left to right. So the date on the side is written ۱۳۱٤‎ which corresponds one to one with 1314 rather than 4131.

The algorithm likes comments so i make a comment about how engaged I am. I also like to use words like: Inspirational Educational Life-Changing Useful Satisfied.

Well hold on we didn't "Suffer" through those early days. Even back then the shows were great. Entertaining and informative as heck

The only times I ever suffered during a Primer was in cases where I put one of these on podcast-style when going to sleep and then the shooting segment started before I was actually asleep. The Squib episodes were pure gold in that respect.

I remember reading one of Elmer Keiths Books, cant remember which one, anyway, he talked about an old mountain man who lived in the Montana mountains back in the early 1900s. Elmer said the old mountain man had one firearm, a C96 Broom-handle Mauser, he killed everything from jack rabbits to Grizz. Elmer said he would crawl with 50 yds and take head shots. He said an ugly firearm, but extremely accurate. Elmer said he didnt condone this, and would have chosen a winchester 94 as an alternative.

A friend recently purchased a C96. Took a while but he finally found some ammo. Can't wait to shoot it.

I have never suffered for a single moment through any of your episodes. They started great and got better

I always took the top assembly off first; then took the action out and then disassembled the bolt, making it easy to reassemble the bolt and then put the action on to the bottom of the bolt.

Wow, the manual-of-arms of loading/safing/drawing the C96 as a handgun is way more terrifying than I ever realized. And that takedown... Gosh those slab-sides are gorgeous though.

You guys just made my day with this. The C96, M712 and all its derivatives are my favorite guns from the WW1 era.

Considering the small and close range nature of torpedo boats of this era: I think a stocked C96 would be a great choice! It’s a great amount of compact firepower where that type of thing might be needed

I have to say, from the modern owner sort of perspective, I personally prefer the milled sides to the slabs. If you've already got that much complicated shaping going on, might as well go all the way.

Would love to see a hook up with 9 hole reviews and watch them run that with a stock out to five hundred yards.

as its a 1:30 h long episode, heres my algorythm feeding comment. Boy thats some nice wood in that stock

I cracked up laughing at the 'Match the color of your eyes' moment. Mae almost had a 'Amy's Tiara' moment there. 'Yes I'm beautiful, Imma Princess and it's my tiara!'

Looking forward to episode 5 on Han’s Blaster.when the Channel leaves the First War and centres on long, long ago.

So, to review. The Italian Mauser 1899: -Is pretty -Has a hot cartridge -Dictates everything for you -Will inevitably cause you some pain -Is extremely complicated -Is non-interchangeable and temperamental -Could go off easily if not perfectly handled Reminds me a lot of a certain Italian Girlfriend.

Wonderful episode, watched it a week prior and just feeding the algorithm. Keep up the good work, sincerely; a 15$ patron.

When you were working the spring out, I couldn't stop thinking that maybe you needed to use the Guinea Pig rub method to help.

Since this was for naval use, they probably never meant to carry it loaded in the holster at all. It's not like warships of that era could close to boarding range in five seconds, they almost certainly kept them empty in the holster and only loaded with a stripper clip on command when expecting to use them.

I'm not a leave a comment type but today I just want to say thank you. I'm fortunate to have owned some of the firearms you've examined and 100% I've learned more from you than even owning the same firearms. You and May have educated, illuminated and gave some truths about the WW 1 era that always interests me in old weapon thinking and technology. Thanks for the research and thoughtfulness and the hours of enjoyment I've found here. Looking forward to the 1911, c 96, p08, smle and all that followed 1918. R

Europe: Just who's side are you on anyway? Central Powers or Entente? Italy: Yesn't

That thing is a monster to disassemble and reassemble!

Love to see you revisiting some of the classics. Keep up the great work.

"Swiss" "German" and "simplified" in the same sentence? End of the world, cats and dogs! :P

I love these revisits, you bring just as much passion to it as the first time only with better info, more resources and more time.

9 hole review should to day practical range with c96 now. At least italians managed to hit something at 1000m

Everyone is gangsta till the "american soldier" pulls out a mauser

Thank you for this video. I have watched most of your videos, but this one struck a personal note with me. Back in 1980 when I was working at Lever Arms in Vancouver Canada, an 1899 Navy Commercial (no navy markings) showed up. I had to come to work every day and stare at this mint condition, matching numbered gun with a beautiful holster. I could barely afford it and I really wanted it. The problem was that the bore was completely ruined by shooting corrosive ammo. There was virtually no rifling left in that dark black hole. No amount of polishing could fix the barrel. Relining was an option, but it would have ruined the value as a collectors piece. I did not buy it and 30 years later I did buy a pre-WWI commercial 'transitional' C96 with a mint bore and nice stock which they can throw in my grave with me. I still miss the slab sided 1899 though. There was something unique about it. Can you imagine shooting corrosive ammo near salt water and what the effect would have been on barrels? I have owned Mauser both Rifles and Pistols that were commercially proofed that must have been made from left over military contract pieces as they follow the contract pattern but do not have the country banner or the military acceptance markings. I don't think Mauser ever wasted anything, especially in the early days.

I have a 45 cal C96 shanxi and in the destroyerman books the tazs have .455 cal c96

I do love these episodes, I really love when you update an episode to cover information that you missed or found a better source. Keep up the good work

Well, even in its early days, the Primer shows were more informative than 95 % of all the other stuff. There was a reason Ian at Forgotten Weapons sent me to you. And oh boy, how much have the show improved since this early days. Thank you for that. And finally the gun that Ohtais never heard of gets its own episode. Don`t spoil me too much.

>Hour and a half video on a Italian version of a Broomhandle Mauser. Listen, we're not saying you have a problem.....but we're here for you and we care about you.... Also we're gonna watch the entire thing because we *also* don't have a problem, shut up.

09A*? Going with British SMLE nomenclature on episodes? When does the 09A** come out? ;-) Gotta tease you, keep up the good work.

Thanks so much for the new episode, alway a great watch and listen.

One of the first broomhandles I ever saw belonged to a friend's dad. Thanks to you I now know it was a Modello 99. Great video!

Relatively new to the channel, and catching up from the early days as I keep up with the new releases. I REALLY love the depth and detail you guys go into. Thanks, and keep doing what you do so well! :)

For the love of history. As always Othais and Mae you have delivered another educational and informative episode.

The animations are a very valuable addition to the show. It does make it mich easier for people without technical background to understand the mechanics - esp. as they are (or seem to be) so much more complicated than later locking mechanisms.

I'm really enjoying these new episodes that go over guns covered in early episodes. High quality content, as always.

Those animations have really gotten impressive. Really, your whole show has improved. Great job guys!

Always great to get a new video from y'all!

Best history tutorials on specific pieces of history

I'm commenting about this video because a love it and changed my life.. my sight in to this lovely engineering art, was very useful

I really enjoy your videos and find the information fascinating!!!

I really appreciate that you guys remade this video. I love the content of the older episodes, and I really wanted to learn more about the C96 in particular. But if I'm honest, the audio quality on some of them makes them a bit hard to listen to. So this is certainly welcome! Edit: And the 1911 video is finally in the works. Awesome!

I enjoy your research and delivery.

Enjoyed the beta version of this video, ready to enjoy the release candidate! And looking for part 2!

I can imagine this system being pretty unforgiving in dirty conditions. The internal magazine would be a PIA as well. Those issues aside, it seems like a fantastic pistol for the era. A slightly modernized C96 repro would be an awesome range toy. Something with modern magazines and a modernized stock design. About *C&Rsenal* : This show has been fantastic from the very beginning. Of course it has improved in every aspect as time has passed and everybody has gained more experience. One thing of particular note, Bruno's animations have risen to stellar quality. You can really see how much he has learned through experience. The Mauser modeled for this video is excellent.

fantastic content as always

Thank you for the history. Your hard work shows

Your Production is unique and very encouraging for many people on earth. Historical presentations with the addition of gunsmith mechanics milo introduces us all to defense, spoof and recruitment. Thank you.

Great content guys. Really enjoying the pistol series.

Really thank you so much for such great content and knowledge. You guys rock!

This is so amazing. Engaging. Inspirational. Educational...its just wonderful

Thanks for all the brilliant content

Dang I wish I can someday get a C96 of my own. Also, I'm now a Patreon supporter! Happy to finally be supporting the project.

Another awesome episode guys

Another fantastic video! Educational and funny as always.

Loved the episode, watched it on Patreon of course

Amazing work like always!

This looks like one of those rare times where I'd really want the disassembly tool, rather than viewing it as a luxury.

Looking at some old 1950 catalogs and seeing broomhandle c96's for $25 -$30.

Are you going to cover the C96 in China. I think a certain francophile could be helpful.

I was hoping that you would get back to the variants of the Broomhandle. Good Job guys.

There is not a single intuitive step in the function, cleaning, or machining of this gun. And everybody LOVED these things.

i just got back from a night out on the town wit the boizzzzz and this is just what i need to wind down for the night and stop being so loud and friday-ey love yall!!!

Loved the podcast story about this stuff. 🤣 I'll definitely have to stop at Collectors next time I'm down towards Houston too.

These gimmicks will never replace a British made revolver

Awesome episode!

Could this story about "developing the pistol in the evenings over dinner" be something they came up with to hedge their bets in any kind of patent dispute?

I let out a mad cackle at the announcements all the way at the end. That is going to be GLORIOUS, delays be damned. (engagement comment is engaging)

Extremely cool & engaging video

Oh yeah been waiting for this for a while.

I too understand that the algorithm enjoys my use of this field. This content is interesting, amazing, and accurate!

great episode!

Thank you for redoing the C96

Great work as usual! I fully admit I was unaware of this C96.

I have seen hundreds of these and the beautiful wood grain on that Stock/holster is the prettiest that I have ever seen on one of these.

Most enjoyable, thank you and hello from Australia..

Oh, sweet! Was hoping y'all would give this gat another run.

great work!

Thanks for a great episode!

I appreciate the depth and attention to detail you two give to your coverage of these historic arms

Looks perfect for ankle carry.

Awesome video!

Most informative channel ever

Thanks for the disassembly/assembly. Haven’t had the pleasure of taking one of those down but I’ve wondered how they did.

The end of episode discussion was amazing in this episode!

love me some C&Rsenal

great show

I really like the visual design of the production numbers slides, with the off-white background, the typewriter-like typeface, and the style of the diagrams.

Such a cool looking piece

just bought a new (to me)broomhandle in the 600,000 range today and found your episode thorough and interesting. Thanks

Let's get these interactions started!

War were declared... Haven't seen that in a while. Good show guys, keep it up.👍

Never once suffered through any video :-) As for c96.. I have love them since I was a kid, and when I turned 16 my dad as a birthday gift had a armscollector friend show up and I got to shoot the 96, and several other old firearms.. And to his shock, made me love the 96 more :-D. But.. I forgot my dads rule, "you shoot it, you clean it".. Not that enjoyable. Heck, I had cleaned Lugers, mp40s( my dads army issued weapon)mg3s etc, but thats when I learned how complicated weapons used to be.