Broomhandle rebore

del3840 said:
Looking for a gunsmith that can rebore my C-96 Broomhandle to 9mm and maybe reblue and shine it up a bit...little easier to find ammo...
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try going back in the posts about 2 months or so; I am sure there was somebody else who posted a very similar thread and found a source

cheers mooncoon
 
In Canada? Don't know. Redman's in Washington State did mine but the laws on sending a barrel down and back are really murky. I called the ATF offices in both Washington state and Washington DC and they really couldn't answer it very well. I read quite a bit on the US Government websites and eventually convinced myself that I could legally send a barrel down to the US and re-export it under an exemption for Canadians. But just to be clear on how nervous making the whole experience is Redman's wouldn't mail it back to Canada, he insisted it go back to a US mailbox at the border. It's so strange, their law. There would be no problem if I drove there and stayed there while he did the work but mailing it and then taking it back apparently could be considered importing and exporting it and there's where it gets really tricky.
 
It's a prescribed antique so i can shoot it when out with the non-restricted's, and its not in collector condition.....tried the search found lots on rifles..ok more searching and it was back in 2006..theres also this "C-96 is to cut off the original barrel and thread the stub for a Luger replacement barrel"
 
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del3840 said:
It's a prescribed antique so i can shoot it when out with the non-restricted's, and its not in collector condition.....tried the search found lots on rifles..ok more searching and it was back in 2006..theres also this "C-96 is to cut off the original barrel and thread the stub for a Luger replacement barrel"
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if its pre 1898 id say keep it in the 7.63x25 mauser(not to be confused with 7.62x25 tokarev) and load some cast loads sicne you would need to reload for the thing anyway because most 9mm would beat the tar out of the gun
 
There are shops that will rebore a Broomhandle. The costs include their parts and labour, the State Department temporary import form fee ($250-ish) and any shipping and handling at a gun shop that is willing to process foreign guns. The bottom line will be over $500 for a new bore. PM me if you want my contacts list.
 
For one thing, if you are going to 9mm, it would involve a lot more than just a rebore and recutting of the rifling.

The 9mm is just to large in diameter.

I've seen a couple converted broom handle mauser pistols and they were done by cutting off the original barrel, drilling out the slide and threading it to accept a 9mm barrel that was threaded to match and screwed into place. Then, the whole assembly was chucked up again and the new barrel was profiled to match the mate up at the slide. The new barrel was chambered before it was attached of course.

This option leaves a lot of different cartridges open for consideration.

By the way, this isn't something that every gunsmith is willing or able to do. It's very tedious and very expensive because of it.

If you do find someone willing to do the conversion, or even just install a new barrel, make sure you also install a complete WOLF spring kit, which is cheap. They will also include a stronger recoil spring to handle hotter ammo.
 
I do believe the O.P. said the magic word: Antique!

To our O.P.: If you have your RCMP letter for it, that would help. FRT print with RCMP logo and such is second choice. Some document stating YOUR pistol is antique is ideal.

After that, it goes for a holiday in the USA by mail, no problem. It gets worked on, it comes back. No problem. It's an ash tray. It isn't a firearm, here or there. You simply need to ensure your shop will work on antiques, and will ship it back the same way it came.

Sorry, I won't give you my contact, I only have the one and he's busy enough as it is. But antique is the magic word -- just document properly, and declare it as "Pre-1899 Antique" going there, and "Pre-1898 Antique" coming back on the customs form. No need to say "Firearm" -- anyone who knows their business, knows the meaning of the words you wrote. The word "Firearm" translates to "Steal Me" in most major languages.

An antique broom handle is still a $5000 or $6000 proposition, even in poor cosmetic condition. I'm not sure what the limits of postal shipping insurance are, but that's probably close. And customs will definitely look if you insure the package at that value.

You may want to drive it down and pick it up again. It could be cheaper than mail with insurance. Just get clear on your obligations at the border first.

I have recently seen some lovely pictures of a Broomhandle Mauser sans barrel. The pistol was rebarreled by an Eastern gunsmith and both the bullet and barrel went downrange when the owner pulled the trigger. Find someone who knows what he's doing. Personally, if it is shootable as it is, I would get into reloading and forget the 9mm bit. In the woods, it is much deadlier to anything you encounter in its present (near .357) form. Excellent penetration and accuracy. As a mediocre 9mm, not exciting.

Best of luck with your project!
 
"...It's a prescribed antique..." Won't be if you bubba it. Who told you it's an antique? Just because it was made before 1898, doesn't make it so.
"...cut off the original barrel and..." Completely destroy its value.
 
sunray said:
"...It's a prescribed antique..." Won't be if you bubba it. Who told you it's an antique? Just because it was made before 1898, doesn't make it so.
"...cut off the original barrel and..." Completely destroy its value.
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if its a mauser broom handle and its pre 1898 its antique 9mm is not on the no go list but id keep it in the 7.63x5 mauser worth more
 
sunray said:
"...It's a prescribed antique..." Won't be if you bubba it. Who told you it's an antique? Just because it was made before 1898, doesn't make it so.
"...cut off the original barrel and..." Completely destroy its value.
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Sorry sunray, nothing for you here, please move along...

but it was bought at a gun auction from a reputable auction house, as a prescribed antique, as i said its not in good collectors shape, and there was a s&*t load made....

now would a RED 9 top end fit? and thanks to those with helpful comments..
as for reloading, not at home long enough to reload, let alone doing other shooting (Have a new to me Savage No4 MkI* 303 for over two years now and haven't had time to bond with it!)
 
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del3840 said:
Sorry sunray, nothing for you here, please move along...

but it was bought at a gun auction from a reputable auction house, as a prescribed antique, as i said its not in good collectors shape, and there was a s&*t load made....

now would a RED 9 top end fit? and thanks to those with helpful comments..
as for reloading, not at home long enough to reload, let alone doing other shooting (Have a new to me Savage mk 4 303 for over two years now and haven't had time to bond with it!)
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there may have been a lot made but not many made pre 1898 im sure a more modern upper will fit but I still say leave it as is and buy or reload ammo 7.63x25 mauser can be had from fiocchi or prvi make dam sure its 7.63x25 mauser
 
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