C96 factory Nickel?

[Hobie]

Thanks for the welcome. I'm on a bunch of boards and didn't know this one was here but got the word when I had a question about this pistol.

So, if the slot was welded then the finish could not be factory. However, I've got to tell you that all the maker marks and edges are sharp. I thought that whoever did it was smart as the sights are not nickeled. However, I misremembered and it was the hammer and safety that didn't get the finish. Such a finish would have been very appropriate in some locales.

[conehammer]

Originally Posted by Hobie

Thanks for the welcome. I'm on a bunch of boards and didn't know this one was here but got the word when I had a question about this pistol.

So, if the slot was welded then the finish could not be factory. However, I've got to tell you that all the maker marks and edges are sharp. I thought that whoever did it was smart as the sights are not nickeled. However, I misremembered and it was the hammer and safety that didn't get the finish. Such a finish would have been very appropriate in some locales.

I'm sorry I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings but a nickel
C96? Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeew!

I've seen them at gun shows in the past with some bubba behind them beaming like the cat the just 'et the canary...

Eeeeeeeeeew!

Jerry

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Hobie

So, if the slot was welded then the finish could not be factory.

Maybe a presentation piece??? Did you inspect the backstrap closely??? Take the grips off maybe???

I have had several handguns in nickle; very nice looking examples. A nickle C96 would make a very nice desk ornament.

(Or if in Texas, a hood ornament...)