C 96 Help

alvin · 10-22-2009, 08:55 PM

Two things are interesting regarding C96 proofing. I am puzzled by (1), please help.

(1) C96 was proofed after being finished. Does that make much sense from cost point of view? If a gun failed proofing, it's trashed and the finishing effort was also wasted. Why did not Mauser submit unfinished "white" guns for proofing and only finish those passed ones?

Would shipping guns back to factory to continue working cost more? That's the only reason that I can think of.

Hopefully, experts would help me on this one.

(2) Three parts were proofed: Barrel, Bolt, and Bolt Lock. Make perfect sense.

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10-22-2009, 08:55 PM	#18
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Two things are interesting regarding C96 proofing. I am puzzled by (1), please help. (1) C96 was proofed after being finished. Does that make much sense from cost point of view? If a gun failed proofing, it's trashed and the finishing effort was also wasted. Why did not Mauser submit unfinished "white" guns for proofing and only finish those passed ones? Would shipping guns back to factory to continue working cost more? That's the only reason that I can think of. Hopefully, experts would help me on this one. (2) Three parts were proofed: Barrel, Bolt, and Bolt Lock. Make perfect sense.