--- title: Scarce Gilt Presentation Chinese Mauser Broomhandle description: Presentation Gilt Chinese Mauser Broomhandle pistol is offered for sale in Centurion Auctions February 16th, 2013 Firearm Auction. Gilt and engraved Chinese High Official gift gun, manufactured by Waffenfabrik, Model C96. Contact Centurion to appraise and sell historically important firearms & guns. canonical_url: https://www.centurionauctions.com/gilt-presentation-chinese-mauser-broomhandle language: en-GB date: 2022-05-02T00:04:12Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://www.centurionauctions.com/gilt-presentation-chinese-mauser-broomhandle. Schema.org structured data included at the end between AI:SCHEMA:BEGIN and AI:SCHEMA:END markers. markdown-tokens: 1762 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://www.centurionauctions.com/gilt-presentation-chinese-mauser-broomhandle. 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SCARCE GILT CHINESE PRESENTATION OR GIFT MAUSER BROOMHANDLE C96 Heavily gilt and engraved Chinese High Official gift gun, manufactured by Waffenfabrik, Model C96. Frame has been lavishly gilt, engraved in scroll work throughout. The left![Chinese Gilt Presentation Mauser Broomhandle](https://www.centurionauctions.com/images/News/2013/2/Second.jpg) and right side of the receiver features exquisitely detailed mountain landscapes, flying dragons and river scenes. In traditional Chinese the words "Automatic/Machine" have been inscribed on one side, and on the other "Tai Yuan Military Factory" and "Made in the 16th year of the Republic." Most likely a gift for a high status government official or military officer. Most likely never fired. From the estate of a retired US State Department employee, who received it from a wealthy associate in China before leaving his post there. Condition: 99% or better gilt / blue. Estimate: 10,000 - 20,000 (Sold / Realized $20,060) Manufacturer: Mauser Model: C96 Caliber / Gauge: 7.63mm Barrel Length: 5 inch Serial Number: 8241 Condition: 99% or better gilt / blue Bid in person, by telephone, Internet, or absentee. Contact the gallery [online](https://www.centurionauctions.com/contact/contact-centurion-auctions "Contact Centurion Auctions") or telephone: 386-868-28![Gilt Chinese Presentation Mauser Broomhandle](https://www.centurionauctions.com/images/News/2013/2/1149_3pc16kux9.jpg)89 Selling historically important military firearms? Centurion is a leader in the appraisal, valuation, marketing, and sale of military firearms and firearm collections. Our firearm auction marketing platform delivers powerful results and excellent value for our consignors. Submit your [no cost consignment or sales inquiry](https://www.centurionauctions.com/sell-firearms-guns-consign-to-auction "Sell Military Firearms & Gun Collections | No Cost Consultation") today. 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