Mauser c96 classification

[Zygy]

To moderators:
I may post this question in wrong forum.
if I do so please move it to proper one.

My question : Why 1896 MAUSER C96 pistol is still restricted?
Is it because is semi auto or other reason?

Thank's for reading and anwers in advance.

Zygy

 

[tharkhold]

Would be because of caliber... antiques need to be less-than-normally-available calibers to stay antique, like .41 colt, .455 webley, .577 snider, etc

 

[KePet]

It isn't. There are some that are manufactured before the cut-off date that are actually "Antique", but they are few and far between - and let's not forget expensive like you wouldn't believe. I have seen one in the EE over the years. There were 8 or 10 at a Bud Haines Auction in Red Deer about 10 years ago. They are out there.

If they were manufactured after a certain date they are either Restricted or Prohib depending on barrel length.

 

[Zygy]

Let's say the serial# is 4670X.
Where I can find info about status of this gun?

Zygy

 

[uglydukwling]

The Bolo version is prohibited by barrel length. After all, a Broomhandle Mauser is sooo concealable.

 

[coach Boy]

<14000 is antique.......