Barrel Rating on a C96

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I've asked a few questions about this old C96 we have before but I finally got some good shots of the barrel. I'm looking for advice on how good or bad it is and if this is something can be relined, and if so who does that?

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Barrel rating on a C96

The barrel is in rough shape, but that is the least of your worries.
Check the bolt stop for any fatigue, if that fails you'll be wearing an eye patch and only smiling out of the left side of your face! Us C96 collectors call that the ole Jean Cretian :)

Good luck,
C96
 
No worries on the bolt stop. I wasn't really planning in firing it until I read that the barrel could be relined. The internals are all in great shape, no rust or pitting and I knew I had to have the stop checked for cracks before taking it out. Getting 'fluxed' is the correct way, right? And if IIRC there are aftermarket replacements available sometimes. I've replaced the springs, put a new follower and magazine plate on, it's all there now and complete except for the fun accessories.
 
That is one well used C96, very nice.

Bore is pitted but I have yet to see a very good condition bore on a C96.

She looks like the wartime commercial variant, is she in 7.63 Mauser caliber ?
 
The serial number put sit in October 1896 and it is in 7.63. So, the question: Is the bore shootable or will I be tumbling bullets down range. Don't worry about it blowing up, I'll get that checked.
 
rattus said:
The serial number put sit in October 1896 and it is in 7.63. So, the question: Is the bore shootable or will I be tumbling bullets down range. Don't worry about it blowing up, I'll get that checked.
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the only way to figure out if she shoot well is to shoot her !! i had a pretty well use svt-40 the barrel was pitted (it was looking like the moon surface) ... and that gun was shooting like a dream just a lot of fouling in the barrel

so shoot her and give us a rage report !!! :p
 
Wow, that is one early C96 so I may be wrong on the type of model.

I have shot bores that were rated as poor and they did quite well afterwards so the only way to know is to shoot her and see how she does.

The ammo I tried that S+B 7.63 mauser (I think, it has been a year). It was about $1 a shot but you can save the brass for reloading later.
 
rattus said:
The serial number put sit in October 1896 and it is in 7.63. So, the question: Is the bore shootable or will I be tumbling bullets down range. Don't worry about it blowing up, I'll get that checked.
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I896????

You should get that pistol reclassified as an antique and deregister it as well.

If you can get the date of manufacture verified, it will qualify and greatly enhance the value of the pistol.
 
C96 barrel re-lining

There is a company in Omak Washington state called Redmans, they specalize in relining Broomhandle barrels, reasonable prices. I would like to send mine down there to be relined but don't want the hassle of all the paper work to get it down there and end up been siezed or lost on the return trip. Last I spoke to them several years ago they stiil would deal with Canadians. God Luck. g2.
 
gladius 2 said:
There is a company in Omak Washington state called Redmans, they specalize in relining Broomhandle barrels, reasonable prices. I would like to send mine down there to be relined but don't want the hassle of all the paper work to get it down there and end up been siezed or lost on the return trip. Last I spoke to them several years ago they stiil would deal with Canadians. God Luck. g2.
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Thanks! Checked the site and it looks great for what I would want to do.
 
I've got a Win 94 that the rifling is like shadows of ghosts.
I run pure lead oversized bullets and a light loading, works fine.
You will probably need to reload for 7.63 mauser ( guessing ), look into getting a mold made up oversized (slug the bore) and just run cast. Sure it's a bit of a PITA, but if it gets her shooting again, I'd go for it.
You can always include the bullet mold and dies if you want to sell it.
BTW, I'm jealous. I've always wanted a Broomhandle; they are my favorite auto-loader to look at. I had to settle for next best though; 1912 Steyr-Hahn should arrive this week.
 
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