Mauser C96; broomhandle pistol; box cannon
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Meanings
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Mauser C96 pistol; broomhandle pistol; box cannon (a type of pistol with a detachable wooden holster that doubles as a shoulder stock, capable of automatic fire)
Historically referring to the Mauser C96 and similar models. Commonly used during the early-to-mid 20th century in China, particularly during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Also known as 盒子枪, 匣子枪, 快慢机, or 自来得.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
bó驳
ké壳
qiāng枪
zài在
kàng抗
zhàn战
shí时
qī期
hěn很
liú流
xíng行
。
This type of Mauser C96 was very popular during the Anti-Japanese War period.
Tā他
cóng从
yāo腰
jiān间
bá拔
chū出
yī一
bǎ把
bó驳
ké壳
qiāng枪
。
He pulled a Mauser C96 from his waist.
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Bó驳
ké壳
qiāng枪
de的
mù木
hé盒
kě可
yǐ以
dāng当
qiāng枪
tuō托
shǐ使
yòng用
。
The wooden holster of the Mauser C96 can be used as a shoulder stock.