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broomhandle · 03-09-2006, 10:57 PM

Hi Sir,

PLEASE install a set of NEW springs in the C-96.
Wolf springs or Brownells has them for about $15 USD

The C-96 is rough on springs and after 50-60 years, they do loose there spring. I have four of them and ALL were better &more reliable shooters with the new spring installed. Lightly grease the locking block in the lock works, the pistol will cycle a faster with less wear.

The green box ammo is Tokorov ammo.
Most of it is loaded over the 1440 fps that is max. for the C-96. & it is CORROSIVE primed. CLEAN the pistol WELL!

Pull them down and reload with a known powder load.

I reload about 1000-1100 fps .I don't wish to snap a locking block or bolt stop. I just load light enough to cycle the action.

Note please: check the bolt stop for cracks & also check the frame in that area for cracks or mushroomed metal.

Be well & safe,
broomhandle

03-09-2006, 10:57 PM	#11
broomhandle User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Augusta Ga. Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Sir, PLEASE install a set of NEW springs in the C-96. Wolf springs or Brownells has them for about $15 USD The C-96 is rough on springs and after 50-60 years, they do loose there spring. I have four of them and ALL were better &more reliable shooters with the new spring installed. Lightly grease the locking block in the lock works, the pistol will cycle a faster with less wear. The green box ammo is Tokorov ammo. Most of it is loaded over the 1440 fps that is max. for the C-96. & it is CORROSIVE primed. CLEAN the pistol WELL! Pull them down and reload with a known powder load. I reload about 1000-1100 fps .I don't wish to snap a locking block or bolt stop. I just load light enough to cycle the action. Note please: check the bolt stop for cracks & also check the frame in that area for cracks or mushroomed metal. Be well & safe, broomhandle __________________ broomhandle