Oh, be still my heart!!!
The cannon assembly showed up today!!!
Here's some pics...I haven't picked off the red paint yet...
Size, compared with my 1900AE Luger -
Other side view -
...Here's some pics of the markings...
The CAW seems to be a direct copy of a Lowe's C/93 serial # 567...
Excellent attention to detail...I can even chamber a cartridge...But there is a ~6" steel plug in the barrel...Probably not a smart move to try shooting a real cartridge...
The rollers on the rear toggle actually work...The toggle train has to be pulled back about an eighth of an inch before lifting up, the same as my 1900AE Luger...The toggle lock is real, and is separate & screwed into the grip frame like the 1900 Luger...The toggle catch is spring loaded, same as the 1900 Luger...
The recoil spring is real, and as you might expect, is a PITA to get hooked on the link...
The barrel seem to be separately cast from the receiver; but I can't tell if it is screwed in or pressed...Witness mark is nicely lined up...
Trying to find a suitable glass-topped display case for it...Needs to have at least 2" inside depth...
If anyone is keeping a record of Borchardt C/93 pistols, I'm pretty sure Craft Apple Works in Japan has serial # 567...
I am very happy with this!!! I know I will never have a real Borchardt...But this is close enough!!!
...Now it's time for me to play with my toys...
