Mauser C96
ItemThe Mauser C96 is a semi-automatic pistol that turns up in Captain Buccaneer's hands during the Briggs sequences, a real-world German sidearm drafted into the northern fortress' arsenal. Seen across episodes 34 and 35, it is the gun Buccaneer fires as a warning shot at Edward's feet before keeping it trained on the Elric brothers.
Overview
The Mauser C96 is a semi-automatic pistol featured in the series through Captain Buccaneer. It appears across episodes 34 and 35, tied to the events at Fort Briggs.
The weapon is a recognizable real-world firearm, lending a grounded touch to the northern military's equipment.
Function
Buccaneer first draws the pistol to fire a warning shot at Edward Elric's feet, suspecting the boy of spying for Drachma. He later keeps it trained on the Elric brothers.
He then turns it on Vato Falman as well, using the threat to press the group into helping defend Fort Briggs against the homunculus Sloth.
Notable Users
Captain Buccaneer is the character seen wielding the Mauser C96, carrying it through the Briggs confrontation.
In the real world, the Construktion 96 was a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by the German arms maker Mauser across a long production run from 1896 to 1937.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Was the Mauser C96 full auto?
No. The Mauser C96 featured in Fullmetal Alchemist is a semi-automatic pistol, matching its real-world design.
Does anyone still make the Mauser C96?
The real-world Mauser C96 seen in Fullmetal Alchemist was manufactured by the German arms maker Mauser across a long production run from 1896 to 1937, which ended long ago.
Who wields the Mauser C96 in Fullmetal Alchemist?
Captain Buccaneer wields the Mauser C96 in Fullmetal Alchemist, carrying it through the Briggs confrontation shown across episodes 34 and 35.
How does Buccaneer use the Mauser C96 against Edward Elric?
Buccaneer first draws the Mauser C96 to fire a warning shot at Edward Elric's feet, suspecting the boy of spying for Drachma, then keeps the pistol trained on the Elric brothers.
Why does Buccaneer point the Mauser C96 at Vato Falman?
Buccaneer turns the Mauser C96 on Vato Falman to use as a threat, pressing the group into helping defend Fort Briggs against the homunculus Sloth.
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