Broomhandle c96 help

[junkmanted]

So Im getting a C96 in 30 mauser, And I have been reading up on the ammo so maybe someone here can clear up something for me.

Can I shoot tokarev ammo and is 30 luger the same.

I didnt get it yet , it should be on its way to my dealer at the end of the week .
Its a shooter and I think it was cheep at 415 shipped
thanks

[Glock Man]

Do "NOT" shoot Tokarev ammo in it!!! way to hot.......30 Luger is what you need.


Glock Man

[Junk Yard Dog]

30 Mauser only, these are way too old to be using hot ammo, or the wrong ammo in.

[BuckeyeSgt]

Is that the Chinese copy?

[junkmanted]

Is that the Chinese copy?

No its a Mauser

[Longcolt44]

Do "NOT" shoot Tokarev ammo in it!!! way to hot.......30 Luger is what you need.


Glock Man

Yes, do not. It is not only too hot although it looks almost the same, it is not. What is the finish, Duracoat?

[yiping]

This is a German export model to China. There is three Chinese characters "made in Germany" on bottom of magazine in first pic.

[Greasemonkey]

Cool Avoid the Tokarev ammo, while it may not blow the pistol up, it will beat it to death from what I was told when I got mine.
I'd be very interested to know the condition of the bore, these are not known for pristine bores. Mine, while it shoots, is pretty close to a smooth bore, only a hint of rifling remains.

[junkmanted]

copy of the add from gunboards

Mauser c96 Pistol, Caliber 7.63 Mauser $390 plus $25 shipping (CONUS) SOLD to junkmanted

*Pistol has very small KFS Atl Ga (I believe this stands for Kengs) stamping on bottom of barrel
*Serial number 843589
*Pistol is covered with pitting over much of the metal (see photos)
*Frame and barrel assembly have been parkerized and have a medium grayish colored finish
*Stampings over chamber and on left and right sides are deep and clear
*Bolt, hammer and follower have been lightly polished and are in the white
*Bore is in poor to fair condition showing darkness and roughness; spirals of rifling are visible
*Pistol is slotted for shoulder stock
*Grips have some dings but are free of cracks
*Pistol is tight

[junkmanted]

more from the add

[neal45]

I love my 1913 C-96 and would not sell it under any condition. But the bore looks like a shotgun.

[Bingo]

Tokarev ammo and 30 Luger will not work. The only cartridge that works is of course the 30 Mauser. Yes the Tokarev ammo will chamber and fire,but you are in the red zone as far as safety is concerned. BTW there are several smiths who will alter the barrel to shot 9mmm or the original 30 M. This is done by re barreling and I do not recall the cost but as the pistol is not in the collector grade I would consider the 9mm chambering. The money you would save by using the 9mm would soon pay for the work done and you will have a safe pistol to use.

[Junk Yard Dog]

Rebarreling may indeed improve it's shooting characteristics, but would be altering it's history permenantly, I do not recommend that.

[junkmanted]

heres my thought on re barreling it ! This gun has been re parked and I wont know its condition till I get it . If it has riffling left I will leave it , most of my guns get test fired and put away. So re barreling isn't worth it . I have other guns that I can use.

If its in OK shape I will start reloading for it .

[Ironnewt]

There are all manner of things you "CAN" do that you really should "NOT" do.

[Burrhead]

I have a C96 myself as well as a a CZ52 and the Mauser reload I shoot will not chamber in my CZ52 but the Tokarev round would chamber in the C96. about the only difference in the cartridge dimensions is at the shoulder and it is only slight. I have to be really careful to keep them separated. That Tokarev round is a lot hotter than the Mauser round.

[gurn]

You can still find 30 Luger ammo here and there at gun shows and such. Even being parked that was a good price these days for any 08.
My M1930 08 also has a smooth bore.

[junkmanted]

i have picked up 250 new factory rounds and 500 new brass , and placed an order for bullets. The pistol is sitting at the dealer waiting for me

[entropy]

You can still find 30 Luger ammo here and there at gun shows and such. Even being parked that was a good price these days for any 08.
My M1930 08 also has a smooth bore.

Do not use .30 luger(or 7.62 Tokarev) in a C96. Use only .30 Mauser.

[finloq]

There smiths out there who can reline that barrel.
Google search.


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