Both the Spanish and Chinese produced copies of the C/96 and by slight alteration to the trigger mechanism converted the weapon to fire fully automatic. Mauser reacted by producing its own model in 1930. This was improved with the Westinger System produced in 1936. This weapon like many was made for Chinese export, hence characters on L side of mag.
Marks and Stamps: (L side of Body) Mauser Trademark Chinese export characters (R side of body) WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A. NECKAR D.R.P.u.A.P. (Top back of action) Serial no| Accession Number: 295 | Period of Use: 1930s |
| Type: Self loading/automatic pistol | War Zones: Chinese Wars; Korea |
| Country of Origin: Germany | Type Date: 1936 |
| Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf am Neckar | Serial Number: 84700 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.63 x 25 |
| Weight: 1250g | Length Overall: 312mm |
| Cyclic Rate: 900rpm | Length Barrel: 139mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 65456 |