Why did this junk go so high, any thought?

[Cristi]

Originally Posted by postino

I'm curious as to why he says "No License Required"...The barrel appears to be intact/uncut (unlike some C96 cutaways I've seen pics of) and it is possible it could fire a round...(not safely, but the BATF does not care about that, only function)...

Maybe bore is plugged...

2nd picture shows a cut chamber

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Cristi

2nd picture shows a cut chamber

That's a negative. C96 chamber is farther forward of that cut - approximately where the receiver rail ends...It would still be possible to chamber and fire a round, assuming the breech is not blocked.

Edit: You are right; I am wrong. I was looking at area above rounds in magazine; I did not notice the round in the [cutaway] chamber until I downloaded the pic and lightened it. As you remarked, it only shows in pic # 2, and not too well.

You are much better at seeing details than I.