Need Help with C96 Problem

Freischütz · 08-24-2017, 01:52 PM

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.

08-24-2017, 01:52 PM	#1
Freischütz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 125 Thanks: 9 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts	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.