Engraved Mauser C96 With Stock Engraved

Description

Let’s be honest—this isn’t your everyday Broomhandle Mauser.

This is something else entirely.

This is a stunningly engraved Mauser C96, and it’s the kind of piece that turns heads, even among serious collectors. Every visible surface of the pistol—from the muzzle to the frame—is covered in masterful oak leaf and acorn scrollwork, giving the gun a rich, almost regal texture. It’s not just decorative—it’s storytelling in steel.

Take a closer look at the barrel and frame. That’s not machine-cut filler. It’s hand-chiseled craftsmanship, likely done by a European master engraver. Look at the top strap, the magazine well, the trigger guard, the tang—no shortcuts. Even the fixed 50–500 meter tangent rear sight has been blued with care, sitting like a crown jewel atop this early “cone hammer” example.

The pistol was manufactured by Waffenfabrik Mauser, Oberndorf a/N, and it’s marked accordingly on the right side. On the left? The inscription “Waffen-Wetzel, Mühlhausen/Thür” tells us this was once sold through a prominent dealer, further deepening its provenance.

And yes—it comes with the original matching-numbered wooden shoulder stock/holster. Not just any stock, but one with tight wood grain, a functioning hinge, and the pistol’s serial number deeply stamped on the inside metalwork. That kind of pairing is rare. That kind of completeness is rarer.

Everything about this C96 reflects a blend of elegance and engineering—military history dressed up in formalwear. Whether you’re a collector of rare pistols, German military arms, or engraved firearms, this one deserves a spot under glass. Or on your hip, if you’re feeling bold.

This is more than a pistol.