China

Chinese Warlord C96 Carbine from Taku Naval Dockyard

May 12, 2023 Ian McCollum 3

“Pistols of the Warlords” is in stock and shipping: https://www.headstamppublishing.com/chinese-pistols Today we are looking at a second Chinese Warlord-Era C96 Mauser carbine. These were made as fancy sporting or presentation arms for important people – […]

The Rare Chinese Stamped Receiver SKS

May 1, 2023 Ian McCollum 13

In 1970 and 1971, China experimented with a stamped-receiver version of the SKS. About 6,000 of these rifles were made each of the two years, and a number of them have come into the US […]

Copy of a Knockoff: Chinese Warlord Version of a Bestigui Model H

January 13, 2023 Ian McCollum 8

Interested in Chinese Warlord-Era pistols? My new book on the subject is now available at: https://www.headstamppublishing.com/chinese-pistols It was no secret in the international arms market that Mauser was doing a tremendous business selling C96 pistols […]

Tsingtao Ironworks C96 Carbine – A Fancy Carbine for a Wealthy Client

December 28, 2022 Ian McCollum 12

Today we are looking at a high-end C96 Mauser pattern sporting carbine made by the Tsingtao Ironworks. Only a few dozen of these were made, and this one survives in excellent condition. It is a […]

My Favorite Chinese Warlord Pistol: the Luger Grip Type

October 14, 2022 Ian McCollum 9

“Pistols of the Warlords” is available and shopping now from Headstamp Publishing: https://www.headstamppublishing.com/chinese-pistols My favorite pattern of domestic Chinese pistol form he Warlord Era is the one I have termed the “Luger Grip Type”. The […]