Original German WWI Mauser C96 Pistol Leather Holster Harness by A. Ph. Hoffmann - Dated 1916 Category_Lock Assembly and Gen Chennault did not

and Gen Chennault did not want the space needed for these essential materials to be occupied by more than a minimum number of men

Barrel Length: 30 Inches

In 1938 the Compax Mfg Co

These were inexpensive little pistols well made most likely in Liege

and there is paint loss and deformation on the rim

Original German WWI Mauser C96 Pistol Leather Holster Harness by A. Ph. Hoffmann - Dated 1916 Category_Lock Assembly and Gen Chennault did notOriginal item: One only. This is a solid example of a WWI production leather belt harness for transporting a wood holster stock and cleaning tool for the Mauser C96 (Construktion 96). This semi automatic pistol was developed by Mauser in 1896, and produced until 1937. Unlike most pistols of the time, the C 96 had an integral 10 round magazine, loaded by stripper clips, and had a 5. 5 inch long barrel. It was originally chambered for 7. 6325mm Mauser,