Was the Mauser Broomhandle a reliable gun?

[tokguy]

I want one in 22lr, now that would be a fun plinker. Even a carbine length. Red9 pistol would be my been knees

Ever seen the Charter Arm's semi-auto 22 lr pistol? Almost a Broomhandle style right there...

 

[05RAV]

Quote Originally Posted by hsatimmy View Post
I want one in 22lr, now that would be a fun plinker. Even a carbine length. Red9 pistol would be my been knees

That would actually be quite awesome!

Something very similar already exists in .177 cal. Unfortunately it's not a powderburner but shoots quite well up to 30 feet. And replicates the M712 (full auto C96) very well:

 

[sail32]

Copies and look a likes were made in China and Spain.

In Spain, Astra by ( Astra-Unceta y Cia ), ETAI / Royal MM31 (Model 1) and Azul by ( Beistegui Hermanos in Eibar ).

In the US, Federal Ordnance M713 and M714.

 

[Nyles]

Mine's been very reliable with Fiocch ammo, although the bolt spring was worn out when I got it (to the point where if you pressed down the floorplate the bolt would just sort of stop on your finger) so I replaced that. Can't recall it ever jamming on me which is definitely something I can't say about my Luger. Not a very pleasant gun to shoot though!