Danish carry case for Mauser C96 “Broomhandle” pistol in wood, ca. 1900-1920

Danish carry case for Mauser C96 “Broomhandle” pistol in wood, ca. 1900-1920.

An unusually fine piece of early 20th-century Danish craftsmanship. The case is made of dark wood, precisely dimensioned for a Mauser C96 - the iconic “Broomhandle” pistol, which was popular among both officers and civilian enthusiasts. Specialized by a skilled craftsman - not a case produced by Mauser for military use. The mass-produced cases functioned as a shoulder stock, by mounting it on the grip.

The case here was created without any military fittings. It is therefore likely that it was created as an elegant solution for transporting the pistol, and that the original owner did not need a shoulder stock.

Inside, it is lined with a generous layer of felt, showing authentic signs of use. A pencil line runs along the inside ca. 6mm from the upper edge - a mark to a groove, which was supposed to hold a lid. The line was never cut but the lid was made, and has been stuck in place as a plug. Horizontal wear and camber of the inside edge further supports this.

Unfortunately, the lid has been lost over time.

5 repairs in lighter wood could indicate that the case has changed hands, with the new owner having adapted the case to their own needs.

Precise age and origin unknown, but the construction points to a skilled Danish carpenter or gunsmith, likely in the period 1900–1920.

Dimensions: ca. 31x6x10. Stand: See photos.