C96
 

Anyone have a copy of a manual on field stripping and re-assembling of a Broomhandle, C 96?
Thanks
Jack

Just click on the following:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKYa...eature=related

Here's a quick & dirty scan you can print out, at least until Alvin checks in with better instructions... :thumbup:

First C96 in hand?

It's easy. hayhugh's and sheepherder's posts are great. But using wood or bamboo tools will be better, help avoiding scratching. I always use wood tools, but removing firing pin using a Mauser cleaning rod which fits the pin slot well -- a right size screwdriver can do it, copper head screwdriver will be better, but not always available.

The gun is 100% correct. Not only all matching, even those unnumbered parts, down to springs and screw are correct. You can use this gun as a reference to judge future acquisition of same variation.

Enjoy!

About bamboo tools, I'll probably make everybody laugh now, but I've always used chinese chopsticks to clean barrels inside, and this not only for C96 but for ALL my pistols!

Sergio

Alvin:
The problem that I am having with your pistol is that the exterior appears to be in better condition than it shows in pictures on the internet where it was sold 1 1/2 to 2 years ago. Probably even when you purchased it and then had it up for auction? How can that be if it hasn't been re-blued?
Jack

P.S. I have another C96.
I appreciate the comments re: copper and wooden tools.

The pictures were taken outside. When you view it in room, it appears "newer". You need to take it outside, view it in natural sunlight.

This is, of course, not my best flatside. I have another instance, even better than this one. But I guarantee the one in your hand being original.

Here is a in-room picture of these two sisters. The one in your hand is the one in the back.

The pre-Bolo that I acquired a few days ago (post in another thread), was actually a near-bottom one in my collection (from condition point of view).

Alvin:
I don't see your point. I have no interest in the other pistol. And what does what you are saying supposed to mean to me?
Jack
Send me a PM. This isn't for the forum to be bothered with.
Jack

No. Not for sale. Just a show-off. It's my keeper. PM sent.

I am doing the same thing. I bought a bunch of those for this purpose. In video, the guy used a snap cap to push down floor latch, that's better than screw driver with steel head, but bamboo tool will be better....and tasks like pushing up the lock frame latch etc. Especially for nice C&Rs. What not easy to do is to get firing pin out with customized bamboo tool, it's not strong enough. Currently, I am using cleaning rod. But planned to make a copper head screw driver for this purpose.