7.63 Mauser (C96)

Herb · 06-25-2002, 03:14 PM

Jack, the bolt did not exit the rear of the reciever, it broke in two about 1/4" behind the extractor with the front portion flying into the air along with the ejected casing. Looking at the broken edges it would appear that there is a possibility that the steel crystalized at that point. The bolt is (was) in really good condition appearing nearly new with the exception of slight blueing wear on the moving surfaces.

06-25-2002, 03:14 PM	#8
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Jack, the bolt did not exit the rear of the reciever, it broke in two about 1/4" behind the extractor with the front portion flying into the air along with the ejected casing. Looking at the broken edges it would appear that there is a possibility that the steel crystalized at that point. The bolt is (was) in really good condition appearing nearly new with the exception of slight blueing wear on the moving surfaces. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull