Red Nine C96

calibrator · 09-02-2010, 11:52 AM

Hello Pablo ! I'm NOT a Broomhandle expert either, however from the reasearch I've done before buying mine I've learned a few things. The presence of the 500 meter rear sight IS correct for an original 9mm variant (7.63mm sight was marked to 1000 meters and is the quickest sign that it's probably a re-bore). I also believe that the magazine follower is shaped differently for the 9mm. Could be the lighting and quality of your photos but the edges look a little "soft" like it was buffed, also the rear sight "ladder" should be in the "white", therefore refinished. Value, my guess $600-800 USD. Condition of the bolt stop and it's slot in the receiver is where most Brooms fail.
Go to www.1896mauser.com for good tech advice, but DO NOT visit the open forum section as it is infected. YMMV Joe

09-02-2010, 11:52 AM	#2
calibrator User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cave Creek Posts: 340 Thanks: 67 Thanked 271 Times in 108 Posts	Hello Pablo ! I'm NOT a Broomhandle expert either, however from the reasearch I've done before buying mine I've learned a few things. The presence of the 500 meter rear sight IS correct for an original 9mm variant (7.63mm sight was marked to 1000 meters and is the quickest sign that it's probably a re-bore). I also believe that the magazine follower is shaped differently for the 9mm. Could be the lighting and quality of your photos but the edges look a little "soft" like it was buffed, also the rear sight "ladder" should be in the "white", therefore refinished. Value, my guess $600-800 USD. Condition of the bolt stop and it's slot in the receiver is where most Brooms fail. Go to www.1896mauser.com for good tech advice, but DO NOT visit the open forum section as it is infected. YMMV Joe