Manufactured in China and later imported by Century Arms, this is a copy of the original Mauser "Bolo" variant Broomhandle Pistol. In terms of construction, the Hunan is a faithful emulation of both the form and function of the German original, preserving both the external lines and the internal function, clearly showing professional attention to the relevant details. Blade front and tangent rear sight graduated to "1000", with faux German proofs on the chamber and bolt, "MADE/IN/LKLTA" on top of the chamber, "NS" on the small ring hammer, and "R.M.M.W.O. ELTHLINE/HUNAN" on the right. Matching numbers are present on multiple parts, and a pair of serrated grip panels are installed. This pistol can be seen on pages 244, 246, 247 and 255 of "Pistols of the Warlords: 1911-1949" by Ian McCollum.

Good, with 30% of the faded original blue finish, with most of the surface having turned a mixed brown patina with scattered shallow pitting, mild wear and light handling marks. The grips are fair, with chipping around the edges and a pin driven through the left panel. Mechanically very good.