Need some help for Luger's elder brother C96

[berkmberk1]

I've heard of re-barreling thru other sources, but it seems that was some time back. Like you said - someone with the skills and tools did one for themselves and maybe a few others. I haven't found one on line yet. I'm still looking. That feature is such a no-brainer, I can't figure out why Mauser didn't manufacture it that way from the start. I wouldn't be surprised if I heard that the Broomhandle's design and materials are just not up to large doses of jacketed ammo at ~1450 fps when it comes to durability/longevity.. So many are just plain shot out. A replaceable barrel would have been great! I also looked at the bolt lock and wondered why they didn't design the barrel extension to take some sort of interlocking block from the left side also. That probably would have helped redistribute some of the damaging forces that bung up the slot and lock on the present design.

Anyway, I'm looking into a gentleman referred to as LugerMan. The examples of his work on his site are impressive. According to his email, he seems quite sure that if the weapon checks out okay, he can reline, fill and resurface my barrel, put it in good mechanical condition, and refinish it. I know it will probably be expensive, but this project is a one - off for me separate from my usual collecting. Besides, I got the piece for a GREAT price!

Anyone have work done by him?

Here's a couple of sample pics.