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1. Han Solo's blaster was a dressed up Mauser C96 --

Fri Apr 3, 2026, 09:20 PM

9 hrs ago

the Broomhandle Mauser, introduced in 1896.

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Han Solo's blaster was a dressed up Mauser C96 -- rsdsharp 9 hrs ago #1

Because gun like objects look menacing and scary. Irish_Dem 9 hrs ago #2

Damn Irish_Dem......always loved your reply's.....and thanks. a kennedy 9 hrs ago #3

Well I have to help out someone named Kennedy. Irish_Dem 9 hrs ago #4

I doubt gun-toting humanity has much of a future. hunter 8 hrs ago #5