C96 "malfunctions"

Freischütz · 07-21-2016, 02:32 PM

While shooting my M1930 two people asked me if I ever had any “malfunctions”. By malfunction they meant pulling the trigger and the hammer not falling. Neither fellow had their gun with them so I couldn’t dismantle them to see what was happening.

Over the years I’ve seen this “malfunction” with several C96s and wondered what caused it. There seem to be a rather limited number of parts in play. Anyone have an answer?

MikeP · 07-22-2016, 12:43 AM

Springs are always good idea for these old guns.
I think the problem you describe involves the reciever group not fully returning into position after cycling.

I have had a similar issue and springs fixed it.

marshombre · 07-22-2016, 06:17 PM

I have an annoying problem with my Mauser. A few months ago I bought a M1930 from another forum member. While firing the pistol it tends to disassemble itself during recoil. I thought the first time this occurred my hand somehow bumped the takedown latch and caused the problem. I installed all new Wolff springs and switched my grip but it happened again my last range session. Has anybody here ever had this happen with their broomhandle? I'm guessing that the combination hammer pivot pin/ sear/ takedown spring is weak and is the culprit. Any thoughts? MR

07-21-2016, 02:32 PM	#1
Freischütz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 125 Thanks: 9 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts	C96 "malfunctions" While shooting my M1930 two people asked me if I ever had any “malfunctions”. By malfunction they meant pulling the trigger and the hammer not falling. Neither fellow had their gun with them so I couldn’t dismantle them to see what was happening. Over the years I’ve seen this “malfunction” with several C96s and wondered what caused it. There seem to be a rather limited number of parts in play. Anyone have an answer?

07-22-2016, 06:17 PM	#3
marshombre User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: W Central FL Posts: 98 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 11 Posts	I have an annoying problem with my Mauser. A few months ago I bought a M1930 from another forum member. While firing the pistol it tends to disassemble itself during recoil. I thought the first time this occurred my hand somehow bumped the takedown latch and caused the problem. I installed all new Wolff springs and switched my grip but it happened again my last range session. Has anybody here ever had this happen with their broomhandle? I'm guessing that the combination hammer pivot pin/ sear/ takedown spring is weak and is the culprit. Any thoughts? MR __________________ Tempus edax rerum

07-22-2016, 12:43 AM	#2
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	Springs are always good idea for these old guns. I think the problem you describe involves the reciever group not fully returning into position after cycling. I have had a similar issue and springs fixed it.