Why did this junk go so high, any thought?

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Cristi

2nd picture shows a cut chamber

That's a negative. C96 chamber is farther forward of that cut - approximately where the receiver rail ends...It would still be possible to chamber and fire a round, assuming the breech is not blocked.

Edit: You are right; I am wrong. I was looking at area above rounds in magazine; I did not notice the round in the [cutaway] chamber until I downloaded the pic and lightened it. As you remarked, it only shows in pic # 2, and not too well.

You are much better at seeing details than I.