Is a C96 stock legal?

Is a C96 stock legal?

Yes, unless the barrel of the pistol is at least 16 inches in length (and the overall length of the firearm with stock attached is at least 26 inches). However, certain stocked handguns, such as original semiautomatic Mauser “Broomhandles” and Lugers, have been removed from the purview of the NFA as collectors’ items.

Why is it called a Broomhandle Mauser?

The grip earned the gun the nickname “broomhandle” in the English-speaking world, because of its round wooden handle, and in China the C96 was nicknamed the “box cannon” (Chinese: 盒子炮; pinyin: hézipào) because of its rectangular internal magazine and because it could be holstered in its wooden box-like detachable stock …

What is the Mauser Broomhandle chambered in?

7.63x25mm
Introduced in 1896, the Mauser Construktion 96 semiautomatic pistol was chambered for 7.63x25mm aummunition and featured an integral box magazine. The wooden shoulder stock doubled as a holster. Many people know it as the “broomhandle” Mauser.

Was the C96 used in ww2?

The Mauser C/96 was a pistol that was used by Germany prior to, and during World War II. While fairly popular and recognizable, even serving as the inspiration for a certain smugglers blaster, it has no where near the recognizability of it’s younger, more functional cousion, the Luger P08.

What happens if I put a stock on a pistol?

While it is legal to add a Stock or a Folding Stock to a pistol, doing so will create a SBR which must be engraved and approved using an ATF Form 1 prior to doing so. In fact, having a stock and a pistol in close proximity with the present ability to configure it as an SBR could be constructive possession of an SBR.

Whats the difference between a brace and a stock?

Historically, the legal difference between a pistol brace and rifle stock has been one of intent; a brace assists single-handed firing, while a stock reveals an intent to shoulder.

Is a folding stock legal on a pistol?

The first concern of purchasing folding stocks is the legality of the accessory, which can be murky because the federal laws on guns do not have any explicit regulations on them. Following this logic, folding stocks are not illegal to own.