Succes!
The C/96 functioned flawlessly, as did the ammo. Thanks to Tom Heller, who came up with a functional bolt and a Dutch shooter who sold me the ammo at a very friendly price.
Shooting it singlehanded, like I do with the luger, is a disaster, but the stock made all the difference. The sound is very distinctive, I really like it, and the way it gently pops out the spent cases.
Not bad for a 92-year-old pistol with 50-year old ammo.