Addition to My Collection - Broomhandle

ripcord810 · 03-10-2013, 11:33 AM

Found a guy last week who had traded a few item and part of what he received in a package was this broomhandle. He said he was not interested in it and was looking to trade for a modern gun. I offered up a Walther PK380 and $200. I am now thrilled to add this to my collection.

alvin · 03-10-2013, 12:32 PM

Made in 1913.

ripcord810 · 03-10-2013, 07:18 PM

I have always wanted a broomhandle but doesnt go along with my WW2 collection.. Might have to trade for a Red 9 at some point.

Karl · 03-11-2013, 11:23 AM

Dave,

The Achilles' heal of the C-96 is the thin bit of metal on the back of the receiver that absorbs the force of the bolt stop. Your photos #4 and #7 suggest the receiver may be slightly bowed out at this point from the excessive force of hot ammo (or could just be the photos). Examine this area closely because if it fails the bolt could end up in your forehead.
KFS

03-10-2013, 11:33 AM	#1
ripcord810 User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 139 Thanks: 146 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	Addition to My Collection - Broomhandle Found a guy last week who had traded a few item and part of what he received in a package was this broomhandle. He said he was not interested in it and was looking to trade for a modern gun. I offered up a Walther PK380 and $200. I am now thrilled to add this to my collection. Attached Thumbnails

03-10-2013, 12:32 PM	#2
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Made in 1913.

03-10-2013, 07:18 PM	#3
ripcord810 User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 139 Thanks: 146 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	I have always wanted a broomhandle but doesnt go along with my WW2 collection.. Might have to trade for a Red 9 at some point.

03-11-2013, 11:23 AM	#4
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 239 Times in 111 Posts	Dave, The Achilles' heal of the C-96 is the thin bit of metal on the back of the receiver that absorbs the force of the bolt stop. Your photos #4 and #7 suggest the receiver may be slightly bowed out at this point from the excessive force of hot ammo (or could just be the photos). Examine this area closely because if it fails the bolt could end up in your forehead. KFS