Chinese copy of Mauser C96. Many were made in china after 1927 to supplement imports from Germany and from Astra in spain. Not possible to finally identify this one due to inability to rerad chinese characters
Marks and Stamps: (L and R of Frame) Chinese characters (L side of breech) Serial no (Last three digits on other parts)| Accession Number: 248 | Period of Use: 1835 - present |
| Type: Self loading/automatic pistol | War Zones: Chinese civil wars Sino-Japanese war |
| Country of Origin: China | Type Date: 1923 |
| Manufacturer: Hanyang munitions works Hupeh | Serial Number: 15974 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown 1930s? | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.63mm x 25 |
| Weight: 1300g | Length Overall: 300mm |
| Cyclic Rate: Semi-auto | Length Barrel: 138mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: CG 3538 |