![]() ![]() Its small size, high rate of fire and stopping power is testament to why it has been involved in nearly every conflict of the last 123 years. From the Luftwaffe in the Second World War to the IRA, the Mauser C96 is a weapon that has been used on all sides of conflict. It’s been the side arm of choice for the likes of Lawrence of Arabia to British officers in the First World War. This popularity would also see several licensed versions made by various companies across the world and it has often been straight up copied by imitators. In fact it’s this unique design that sets it apart, offering a multi-function feature of using it like a rifle ora pistol.ĭuring its production from 1896 to 1937, Mauser landed large military contracts from nations such as Turkey, Italy, Persia, France, Austria and Imperial Germany which would see over a million produced. Meanwhile the English-speaking world gave it another, “ the broomhandle” or “ broomhandle Mauser” due to its round wooden handle. Its use in China soon saw a nickname for it, the “ box cannon”, based on its box-like appearance, its rate of fire and its sheer stopping power. It was popular as it was a semi-automatic pistol that could hold 10 rounds, reloaded by a stripper clip, and had an estimated rate of fire of about 1000 rounds a minute. The Mauser – The Odd Shaped Gun The Mauser C96įirst produced by German manufacturer Mauser in 1896, it soon found popularity with governments, civilians and officers throughout the world. In the world of Star Wars this isn’t the Mauser C96, it’s a “ blaster” or if you are a huge fan of the films then it’s the BlasTech DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol (but you already knew that didn’t you?). In the film it no longer fires bullets, but instead fires just as deadly, laser bolts! In the films it appears a little differently it now sports a small scope on top of its box like body and the barrel is shorter with a silver cone signifying the business end of the weapon. Then there is the Mauser C96, the weapon of choice of Han Solo in the Star Wars films. Firstly there is the Walther PPK, the main firearm of James Bond throughout his silver screen exploits of the last 50 years. In the pistol and handgun display there are two that always catch visitors’ eyes. In the Armoury of the museum, there is a vast array of weapons on permanent display, alongside an impressive medal display which celebrates the heroism of the individual soldiers of the regiment over the centuries, but did you know that this room is also home to some cultural icons? Guns of the Silver Screen By Rob Palmer, Customer Service Apprentice, 2019 ![]()
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