A sloe gin fizz at this hour? mmmmmm......OK. In college that was the first cocktail I got truly smashed on.
I have several C96 & C1930. Some in 7.63mm Mauser with shot out bores were rebored to 9mm, others have relined barrels.
The frame & action are quite strong but it’s best to enjoy them with factory loads. Might go to youtube for some vids on firing, maintenance, etc.
The Mauser `Broomhandle’ is a classic gun with charisma & a fit & finish unknown today.
In 1984 after Ronald Reagan repealed the import embargo on surplus military firearms, Broomhandle pistols flooded in from China where it has the same legend there as the Colt Peacemaker does here. Go to gunbroker.com and browse, and good luck.
A local gun store had a Broom Handle in good shape for $500, but the honest store manager said he would recommend NOT firing it. I came close, but didn’t buy it. It’s on my bucket list for a bunch more money.