Mauser Pistol

The  is an early automatic pistol, capable of automatic fire in both 7.62 and 9mm. Originally manufactured in Germany between 1896 and 1936, the Mauser Pistol's proper designation is the Mauser C96. It is commonly referred to as the "Broomhandle" or "Broomhandle Mauser" due to its distinctive grip. It was one of the first fully automatic pistols in history to see widespread use, being adopted by Spain and China as well.

Obtaining
Single Player :
 * It can be purchased later in the game at the Blackwater gunsmith in the West Elizabeth chapter for $800 (or $400 if your Honor is high enough) and holds 15 rounds.

Multiplayer :
 * In Multiplayer, it can be found in the Twin Rocks gang hideout.
 * The Mauser is unlocked upon reaching rank 49.



Tips and Tricks

 * The Mauser pistol is a fully automatic gun, meaning that if the fire button is held down, the gun will shoot continuously until the magazine empties. However the full-auto is incredibly slow in Multiplayer
 * Having the largest magazine capacity of any pistol makes the Mauser an excellent candidate for Dead-Eye Targeting, as it allows you to potentially paint fifteen different targets in one sequence.
 * Although it isn't the most powerful handgun available, the large magazine lets you fire two or three shots into each target without constantly reloading.

Trivia

 * The Mauser is featured in several acclaimed Western films including Tepepa(1968) The Great Silence(1968) and Joe Kidd(1972).
 * In reality, a fully automatic version of this pistol was not created until the 1930's, and were not produced in any great volume.
 * The C-96 only held 10 rounds in the internal magazine as opposed to the 15 in the Red Dead Redemption.

Trophies/Achievements
The can be used to unlock the following trophies/achievements.
 * In a Hail of Bullets: Kill 500 enemies with any pistol or revolver in any game mode.
 * Bullseye: Get 250 headshots in any game mode.
 * The Gunslinger: Get a headshot while in Expert Mode in Single Player.
 * Exquisite Taste: Purchase a rare weapon from a gunsmith.