- For the fully-automatic variant, see M712.
The Mauser C96 is the starting pistol in the Zombies map Origins, included with the Apocalypse downloadable content for Call of Duty: Black Ops II and the Zombies Chronicles downloadable content for Call of Duty: Black Ops III. It was created by Dr. Ludvig Maxis on January 5th 1915.[1]
Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Zombies
The Mauser C96 performs nearly identically to the M1911. It has very weak damage, taking multiple bullets to kill a single zombie even on the first rounds, medium firecap, a magazine of eight rounds and slight recoil.
When Pack-a-Punched via the Pack-a-Punch Machine, it becomes the Boomhilda. It fires laser bolts with extremely high damage, and it gains an increased magazine, an ACOG Scope and a Suppressor. The Boomhilda is an extremely powerful weapon with a 50 round magazine. Despite its power and the magazine capacity, however, ammunition concerns do arise, as the player only has two extra magazines, making the total starting ammunition a measly 150 bullets. The Boomhilda is a strong weapon in its own right, but is often overlooked compared to weapons such as the staffs and other weapons on the map, such as the KSG, the M1927, and the MG08/15, because the player can only receive the Mauser through digging, keeping it when starting the game, or respawning after death.
The Mauser C96 makes a brief appearance in the The Giant poster being held in a dual-wield manner by Edward Richtofen.
Mauser C96 vs Boomhilda
| Mauser C96 | Boomhilda | |
|---|---|---|
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| Damage | 20 | 1000 |
| Fire mode | Semi-automatic | Semi-automatic |
| Rate of fire | 625 RPM | 600 RPM |
| Magazine size | 8 | 50 |
| Max ammo | 80+8 | 100+50 |
| Mobility | High | High |
| Extras | Much higher magazine capacity, more ammo, higher damage, gains an ACOG Sight and a Suppressor, fires laser beams. |
Attachments
- ACOG Scope (when Pack-a-Punched)
- Suppressor (when Pack-a-Punched)
Gallery
- For the attachments gallery, see Mauser C96/Attachments.
The Mauser seen in first person
Aiming down the sights
Reloading
Cocking
Third-person view
The Pack-a-Punched Mauser C96, named Boomhilda
Model of the unique ACOG Scope seen on Boomhilda
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Zombies
The Mauser C96 returns in Call of Duty: Black Ops III, performing nearly identically to the MR6. It features an edited model and a brighter finish.
In Black Ops III, it is possible to Pack-a-Punch the Mauser C96 multiple times, allowing it to gain the Pack-a-Punch attachments (Blast Furnace, Dead Wire, Turned, Fireworks). This is the only starting weapon where this is possible.
Gallery
Edward Richtofen can be seen using the Mauser C96 dual-wielded in The Giant's poster
The Mauser C96 in Black Ops III.
The Boomhilda in Black Ops III.
Trivia
- "Boomhilda" is a reference to the Germanic mythological story of Brynhildr. However, it may also be a reference to the Mauser C96's nickname "broomhandle".
- It is possible to carry a Boomhilda, and a Mauser that has been dug up. However when the second Mauser is Pack-a-Punched, the Boomhilda carried by the player will only receive more ammo, and the player loses their secondary weapon.
- The Boomhilda will always use the empty reload animation in Black Ops II. This has been fixed in Black Ops III. However, in Black Ops III, when out of ammo, the slide will not cock back.
- In Black Ops III, the Mauser has absolutely no recoil.
References
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