One of the most popular handguns in China, the Mauser Broomhandle would become one of the signature weapons of the Second Sino-Japanese War, with both original and Chinese arsenal manufactured Broomhandles extensively used by both the Nationalist and Communist forces against the Japanese (and later against each other). This style of Broomhandle is associated with the Nationalist-run Shansei Arsenal, upscaling the classic Broomhandle design to the .45 ACP cartridge, which was readily available due to American material support against Japan. The right side of the frame is marked with a series of Chinese characters, and the left side has the Chinese factory markings. It has the same standard barrel mounted blade front and tangent rear sights, graduated to 1,000 meters. It is fitted with the late style small ring hammer, old style safety lever, and grooved hardwood grips. The visible external serial numbers are all matching. The butt has a stud for a lanyard loop. This particular example, writer believes to be one of the much later produced examples in China. Navy Arms Company import marked. Includes a wood combination shoulder stock/holster and a stripper clip.

Very good, with 30% of the faded blue finish. The crude grips are also very good with some light dents and handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Included stock holster is very good as refinished, with an absent retaining latch.