Need Help with C96 Problem
 

After a shot with my C96 the lock mechanism frame slid backwards about ½” out of the pistol’s frame. I removed the lock frame but didn’t see any broken parts. I did note that the two springs on the hammer pivot pin didn’t apply much pressure to either the sear or the takedown latch. I reassembled the pistol and with the takedown latch in the locked position fired again. Nothing came out of the frame but the takedown latch pivoted up about 1/3rd of its full depth.

I would like to know if this is just a problem caused by the weak spring or if there are other problems I should consider.

Weak spring or worn notch, or both.

What kind of ammunition are you shooting?

I'm shooting a reload 7.3 gr of HS-6 and a 94 gr cast bullet. Average velocity is 1228 fps.

I had that problem with a weak sear spring/hammer pivot. Alvin fixed me up with a good spring and that fixed the problem. :)

But beware of Numrich sear springs. They are either inferior steel or not hardened properly. YMMV. :rolleyes:

This problem happens frequently on Chinese imported C96s, due to worn parts. Replace the lock frame latch and V spring should resolve this.