.38 ACP Broomhandle Problems, Help!

Karl · 10-06-2010, 09:53 PM

Tom,

Replacement extractors are availble from Tom Heller - Lugerdoc on the Forum. They are reasonably good quality, although I had to gently bend mine for a proper fit. He probably has firing pins as well and it has been recommended to also replace the bolt stop for safety - Tom has them.
For the rest you are probably on your own. I have never heard of a .38 Auto C-96. As I understand, the original .30 Mauser round is relatively hot and it could be that the failure to eject is due to a mild load - the bolt not completing full cycle. You might consider re-installing the springs that came with the gun - the Wolff spring kit is not for .38 Auto and who knows how the original springs might have been tuned for this cartridge. The C-96 is an inherently dangerous gun and you should NOT regard my casual comments as expert advise. Take every measure to ensure safety.
KFS

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10-06-2010, 09:53 PM	#2
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 533 Thanks: 0 Thanked 285 Times in 125 Posts	Tom, Replacement extractors are availble from Tom Heller - Lugerdoc on the Forum. They are reasonably good quality, although I had to gently bend mine for a proper fit. He probably has firing pins as well and it has been recommended to also replace the bolt stop for safety - Tom has them. For the rest you are probably on your own. I have never heard of a .38 Auto C-96. As I understand, the original .30 Mauser round is relatively hot and it could be that the failure to eject is due to a mild load - the bolt not completing full cycle. You might consider re-installing the springs that came with the gun - the Wolff spring kit is not for .38 Auto and who knows how the original springs might have been tuned for this cartridge. The C-96 is an inherently dangerous gun and you should NOT regard my casual comments as expert advise. Take every measure to ensure safety. KFS