Need some help for Luger's elder brother C96

TheRomanhistorian · 09-08-2014, 09:16 PM

I've had Redman's Rifling (if memory serves) in Omak, WA reline one of my Broomhandles to 7.63 Mauser and he did a spiffy job though he has a 3-4 month turnaround as he's fairly busy (but came highly recommended).

I've also had one Broomhandle converted to 9mm with a relined bore by The Broom Closet in Starke, FL. I've heard they do refinishing as well but can't attest to that service. They were faster but I've heard that their service can sometimes be not quite as good as Redman's. Either way, both outfits are good people in my experience.

Best,

Michael

P.S. I wonder if the marks under the barrel were from someone grinding off an import mark or something? I've seen on some Broomhandles the importer information on that part of the barrel.

berkmberk1 · 09-08-2014, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRomanhistorian

P.S. I wonder if the marks under the barrel were from someone grinding off an import mark or something? I've seen on some Broomhandles the importer information on that part of the barrel.

I wondered about that also. But as I mentioned earlier (I think) that jumble under the barrel is a perfect match wear wise, and patina wise. It looks to have quite some age to it. I don't really known.

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TheRomanhistorian User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 170 Thanked 88 Times in 64 Posts	I've had Redman's Rifling (if memory serves) in Omak, WA reline one of my Broomhandles to 7.63 Mauser and he did a spiffy job though he has a 3-4 month turnaround as he's fairly busy (but came highly recommended). I've also had one Broomhandle converted to 9mm with a relined bore by The Broom Closet in Starke, FL. I've heard they do refinishing as well but can't attest to that service. They were faster but I've heard that their service can sometimes be not quite as good as Redman's. Either way, both outfits are good people in my experience. Best, Michael P.S. I wonder if the marks under the barrel were from someone grinding off an import mark or something? I've seen on some Broomhandles the importer information on that part of the barrel. __________________ Michael Nos morituri te salutant - Supposed saying of the gladiators to the emperor ('We, who are about to die, salute you.') 'We are the lantern bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind' - From Rosemary Sutcliff's The Lantern Bearers Last edited by TheRomanhistorian; 09-08-2014 at 09:17 PM. Reason: Post-script added.