An up sized variant of Mauser's Model 1896 Broomhandle pistol, manufactured in mainland China. The Shansei Arsenal Broomhandle has the larger frame and barrel extension so that it can handle the American 45 ACP cartridge. A combination of semi-automatic pistol with the heavier 45 ACP cartridge was embraced by both Nationalist and Communist soldiers. The right side of the frame has the Chinese markings indicating adoption in 1930 with the left side having the Chinese factory markings with the left side of the chamber area stamped with serial number 1288. It has the same standard barrel mounted blade front sight with the tangent rear sight graduated from 100-1000 meters. It has the late style small ring hammer, with the old style safety lever. It has crudely stamped exterior markings and serial numbers and it is fitted with the Chinese manufactured grooved hardwood grips. The exterior numbers are matching. The underside of the butt has the stub for the lanyard loop, however it does not comes with any lanyard ring.

Very good with an old reblued type finish showing minor pitting and roughness under the blue finish. Both sides of the magazine well show numerous small dings with a couple heavier/deep scratches and dents on each side. The grips are in good plus condition showing heavier pressure dents and dings on the sides. The mainspring is a little weak, and the bolt stop on the side is slightly loose.