The Borchardt C93 pistol explained - ebook

gerard · 06-28-2011, 06:58 AM

Just released at H&L publishing, a new downloadable ebook on the Borchardt C93 pistol.

You will find the downloading page here: http://hlebooks.com/ebook/borchar.htm

Many other ebooks on various firearms are available here : http://hlebooks.com

Content of the ebook :

Borchardt pistol instruction manual (I)
- Introductory remarks
- Automatic functions of the Borchardt pistol
- Properties and advantages of the Borchardt automatic repeating pisto
- List of parts and implements of the Borchardt repeating pistol

Borchardt pistol instruction manual (II)
- Directions for the manipulation of the Borchardt repeating pistol
- Loading of the magazine
- Inserting of the magazine
- Loading the chamber of the barrel
- Firing
- Removing the magazine
- Unloading the chamber of the barrel
- Cleaning the barrel
- Taking apart for cleaning
- Assembling

Borchardt takedown explained through pictures (I)
- Dismounting of the recoil spring box
- Dismounting of the rear cover plates
- Dismounting of the trigger cover plate
- Removal of the barrel assembly
- Removal of the grip plates
- Dismounting of the magazine latch and safety lever

Borchardt takedown explained through pictures (II)
- Disassembling the barrel unit
- Dismounting the sear
- Disassembling the toggle unit
- Barrel unit installation procedure

The Borchardt pistol used as a light carbine
- The detachable stock of the Borchardt
- Shooting instruction by a Prussian officer
- The accuracy at long range
- Attachment of the stock
- Other Borchardt accessories
- Copies of Borchardt case and other various accessories

Evolution of the Borchardt pistol
- Patent drawings and preproduction models of 1893
- Preproduction models
- Sear recess with or without protecting ridges
- Early chamber's marking
- Mass production model
- Later Borchardt pistol developments
- Hold-open device
- Borchardt improved model - British Patent 29,622 of 1909

Ludwig LOEWE Borchardt versus DWM
- The producer markings
- The proof test markings
- Modification of trigger guard
- Modification of the sear
- Suppression of the stop pins for the rear cover plates
- Modification of the front and rear sight
- Lanyard ring attachment

The serial number of the Borchardt pistol
- Locations of the serial number
- Data base of the LOEWE made Borchardt pistols
- Data base of the DWM made Borchardt pistols

Functioning of the Borchardt pistol (I)
- Early repeating and self-loading pistols
- The Borchardt pistol a recoil-operated gun
- Toggle functioning
- The buffer spring
- Chambering of a cartridge

Functioning of the Borchardt pistol (II)
- Functioning of the sear
- Functioning of the trigger
- Instant of firing
- Extraction and ejection of the spent case

Functioning of the Borchardt pistol (III)
- Function of the toggle link's "finger"
- Disconnection of the sear from the trigger
- Vent holes on the top face of the breechblock
- Left toggle knob with spring powered locking claw
- Safety applied when the striker is cocked and released

Original Borchardt manual

Current value of the Borchardt pistol and accessories

Borchardt pistols curiosa
- Colonel Samuel F. Cody's Borchardt pistol
- Is this a Borchardt pistol?

sheepherder · 06-28-2011, 08:19 AM

Excellent!!!

John Sabato · 06-28-2011, 08:50 AM

Thanks Gerard, I am sure it will be excellent, as are the rest of your E-books. I recommend them to all new members to check them out!

TennBill2 · 07-03-2011, 11:29 AM

Bought mine yesterday! Great job providing info on the Borchardt. I only had a couple of 'I wish they had'... Would like to have seen a better pic of the buffer spring and some dimensions on the mainspring. You must have this for a collection, I believe!

gerard · 07-03-2011, 12:25 PM

Unfortunately, being not the owner of this rare pistol, I had to rely in this work on the friendly help of a collector for most of the pictures relating to the takedown. This, of course, suppose to be less demanding as to the pictures furnished.

If one day I get my own gun ... I will make some changes in this publications.

Note however that some new data about the dimensions of parts (including the recoil spring) have been added today. You can re-download the ebook. Your password will remain the same.

06-28-2011, 06:58 AM	#1
gerard User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts	The Borchardt C93 pistol explained - ebook Just released at H&L publishing, a new downloadable ebook on the Borchardt C93 pistol. You will find the downloading page here: http://hlebooks.com/ebook/borchar.htm Many other ebooks on various firearms are available here : http://hlebooks.com Content of the ebook : Borchardt pistol instruction manual (I) - Introductory remarks - Automatic functions of the Borchardt pistol - Properties and advantages of the Borchardt automatic repeating pisto - List of parts and implements of the Borchardt repeating pistol Borchardt pistol instruction manual (II) - Directions for the manipulation of the Borchardt repeating pistol - Loading of the magazine - Inserting of the magazine - Loading the chamber of the barrel - Firing - Removing the magazine - Unloading the chamber of the barrel - Cleaning the barrel - Taking apart for cleaning - Assembling Borchardt takedown explained through pictures (I) - Dismounting of the recoil spring box - Dismounting of the rear cover plates - Dismounting of the trigger cover plate - Removal of the barrel assembly - Removal of the grip plates - Dismounting of the magazine latch and safety lever Borchardt takedown explained through pictures (II) - Disassembling the barrel unit - Dismounting the sear - Disassembling the toggle unit - Barrel unit installation procedure The Borchardt pistol used as a light carbine - The detachable stock of the Borchardt - Shooting instruction by a Prussian officer - The accuracy at long range - Attachment of the stock - Other Borchardt accessories - Copies of Borchardt case and other various accessories Evolution of the Borchardt pistol - Patent drawings and preproduction models of 1893 - Preproduction models - Sear recess with or without protecting ridges - Early chamber's marking - Mass production model - Later Borchardt pistol developments - Hold-open device - Borchardt improved model - British Patent 29,622 of 1909 Ludwig LOEWE Borchardt versus DWM - The producer markings - The proof test markings - Modification of trigger guard - Modification of the sear - Suppression of the stop pins for the rear cover plates - Modification of the front and rear sight - Lanyard ring attachment The serial number of the Borchardt pistol - Locations of the serial number - Data base of the LOEWE made Borchardt pistols - Data base of the DWM made Borchardt pistols Functioning of the Borchardt pistol (I) - Early repeating and self-loading pistols - The Borchardt pistol a recoil-operated gun - Toggle functioning - The buffer spring - Chambering of a cartridge Functioning of the Borchardt pistol (II) - Functioning of the sear - Functioning of the trigger - Instant of firing - Extraction and ejection of the spent case Functioning of the Borchardt pistol (III) - Function of the toggle link's "finger" - Disconnection of the sear from the trigger - Vent holes on the top face of the breechblock - Left toggle knob with spring powered locking claw - Safety applied when the striker is cocked and released Original Borchardt manual Current value of the Borchardt pistol and accessories Borchardt pistols curiosa - Colonel Samuel F. Cody's Borchardt pistol - Is this a Borchardt pistol? Last edited by gerard; 06-29-2011 at 05:33 AM.

06-28-2011, 08:19 AM	#2
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06-28-2011, 08:50 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Thanks Gerard, I am sure it will be excellent, as are the rest of your E-books. I recommend them to all new members to check them out! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

07-03-2011, 12:25 PM	#5
gerard User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts	Unfortunately ... Unfortunately, being not the owner of this rare pistol, I had to rely in this work on the friendly help of a collector for most of the pictures relating to the takedown. This, of course, suppose to be less demanding as to the pictures furnished. If one day I get my own gun ... I will make some changes in this publications. Note however that some new data about the dimensions of parts (including the recoil spring) have been added today. You can re-download the ebook. Your password will remain the same. Last edited by gerard; 07-03-2011 at 01:23 PM.

07-03-2011, 11:29 AM	#4
TennBill2 RIP Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 6 Posts	Bought mine yesterday! Great job providing info on the Borchardt. I only had a couple of 'I wish they had'... Would like to have seen a better pic of the buffer spring and some dimensions on the mainspring. You must have this for a collection, I believe!