WE M712 Broomhandle GBB Pistol w/ Stock

The Real M712 Broomhandle Mauser "Schnellfeuer"

The real steel M1932/M712 was developed by Mauser based on the extremely popular C96 Broomhandle, adding a detachable magazine and full auto fire mode following the success of Spanish and Chinese select fire Mauser clones. Production of the M712 began in 1932 and ceased in 1936, leading to its unofficial name, the M1932.

A small number of Mauser Schnellfeuer pistols were also issued to the German Wehrmacht during WW2, which gave it its official name, the M712. One of the most iconic pistol designs of all time, forming the basis for Han Solo's blaster and a favourite of Hollywood and popular culture, the Broomhandle Schnellfeuer is essential for any collector!

Platform Details

Starting at the front, we come to the detailed mock rifling inside the muzzle and the front iron sight up top. The mock rifling completes the look of an authentic replica, with a slightly recessed inner barrel for maximum realism when it comes to displaying or using the Schnellfeuer for photoshoots. The front sight is a strong design, a nice thick barleycorn style sight which pairs perfectly with the rear tangent sight on the receiver, providing a familiar sight picture to G98/KAR98K users and a wide field of view.

Moving rearwards along the barrel, we can note its realistic profile, tapering along the length towards the tip, just like the real M712. Like the barrel, the upper and lower receivers are constructed from alloy, finished in gunmetal grey. The ejection port is located on the top, just like the real thing, showing off some detail in the form of a recess on the top to mimic the real steel Schnellfeuer's extractor.

Behind the ejection port, we have the rear iron sight, a tangent design like the KAR98K and AK rifles. The sight is adjustable for elevation via the button on the right side, allowing you to adjust the height of the sight notch for different ranges. The sight graduations go from 50 meters out to 1000, a bit optimistic for an Airsoft gun! Despite this, the sight can still be used and adjusted effectively, allowing you to accurately lob BBs a bit further than a fixed sight would allow.

The bolt carrier is located on the rear of the upper receiver, behind the hammer, offering two textured protrusions to manipulate it, one on each side. Like your usual GBB pistol, the Schnellfeuer requires cocking before the first shot, and each time you pull the trigger, the bolt flies back under gas pressure to load your next shot.

The manual safety is located on the rear left of the receiver, within reach of the thumb, but can only be activated when the hammer is cocked. The safety disables the trigger, but it can still be pulled; if you find your trigger is spongy and doesn't fire a shot, the safety is probably on!

Moving to the lower receiver, we can find the fire selector switch just above the iconic Broomhandle grip, offering two modes of fire: semi-automatic and full automatic. To switch modes, press the textured button in the centre, and the selector can be rotated, with an "1" to denote semi-auto and a "20" for full auto. The magazine release is over on the right side, just in front of the trigger, taking the form of a round textured button, which is very easy to reach, similarly positioned to that of an M4/AR-15 rifle.

Last but certainly not least, we come to the pistol grip, which is what gives the C96/M712 the nickname "Broomhandle". This grip takes the form of two faux wood polymer panels with linear gripping grooves screwed onto an alloy tang, which is integral to the receiver.

The grips look great, offering a respectable faux wood finish without the maintenance needs and delicate nature of real wood. At the base of the grip, we are treated to a lanyard loop, a feature of the real M712, which allows it to be tethered to your belt and prevents the pistol from being lost if dropped in the field.

On the rear of the grip, we can find the mounting dovetail for the included holster/stock assembly. To mount the stock, simply align the lug on the front with the dovetail on the Broomhandle grip, and slide it up until it locks into place. To remove the stock, press the catch, and you can slide it down and off the pistol.

On the rear of the stock/holster, you'll find a steel loop which can be woven through webbing or a belt if you want to holster your Broomhandle the historical way. To open the stock/holster, simply press the button on the side and flip the top open.

The holster/stock itself is made from high-density polymer with the same convincing faux-wood effect as the grip panels. While we'd love a real wood stock, we accept that a stock made from thin wood won't be as robust as the included polymer stock. This rings true to the real world, as very few authentic Broomhandle stocks remain in existence, as they weren't known for strength.

Features

• Full metal construction
• Broomhandle Mauser replica - Iconic WW1/WW2/Chinese Civil War pistol
• Authentic Chinese Mauser markings - Matches the real export Mauser perfectly
• Barley-corn front sight & adjustable V-notch rear sight - Authentic sights, easy to align
• Two-position fire selector - Press the central button to rotate, 1 for semi-auto, 20 for full-auto
• Impressive recoil - Quite the blast to shoot, cycles hard and fast
• Insane rate of fire in full auto - Similar rate to the AAP-01, loads of fun
• Push button magazine release - Similar to an AR, well within reach of the trigger finger
• Faux wood grip panels - Iconic Broomhandle shape, grooves for grip & superb woodgrain texture
• Adjustable tangent open sights - Like a KAR98K, hold down the button on the right side of the rear sight to adjust
• Retention lanyard mount ring - On the bottom of the grip, ensures your pistol doesn't get lost!
• Faux wood grip panels - Iconic Broomhandle shape, grooves for grip & superb woodgrain texture
• Rear stock mount - Mount the included stock/holster to the groove on the rear of the grip
• Fixed HOP-up - Ideal for 0.25g/0.28g BBs
• Compatible with WE M712 GBB magazines:
  • 10rnd Short Magazine
  • 26rnd Long Magazine

Package Includes

• WE M712 Broomhandle GBB Pistol w/ Stock [WE712]
  • Stock/Holster
  • Magazine

Special Instructions

When using the Fire-Selector, the push-button on the lever must be pressed before the Selector will move.

Please note the magazine of the Black variant must be removed prior to storing the pistol in the Stock/Carry Case, as the supplied Extended Magazine is too long to fit.

Due to the mechanism of the Safety and External Hammer, in order to store the M712 in its Stock / Carry Case, the Safety must be set to 'Fire'. When in 'Safe', the Hammer extends backwards slightly, preventing the Case Lid from closing.