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Old May 14th, 2008, 03:42 PM   #2
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*Another gun, I think it is German, I think it is a Mauser???, clip (not magazine) top fed, it is stored in a small wood case which can be clipped on to the back end (to make it a mini rifle?)
That sounds like a model 1896 Broomhandle here is some info on it. The Mauser model 1896 Broomhandle

As far as the others just inspect and clean as necessary paying particular attention to looking for rust, and just a light coat of oil.

If it is a model 1896 be very, very careful if you field-strip it, I do not remember which part it is but if reversed the gun will go back together but it will lockup and cannot be dissembled again without a special tool.

Last edited by msgt/ret; May 14th, 2008 at 03:47 PM. Reason: Additional info
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