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    Original Mauser C96?

    Hello here,

    I'm offered the chance to buy a C96, "quasi-new, has never fired" according to its actual owner.
    Here are picts, what do you think? Is it a modern copy of this weapon, or an original?
    Thanks guys!


    Last edited by Favos; 01-14-2012, 04:58 PM.
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    It looks like a restoration of an original pistol, but the grips aren't correct, and the finish looks like sandblasted and phosphate or blue.

    What is the serial number? Pictures too fuzzy to see.

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      #3
      Back in the 1980s several thousand C96s were imported from China. Many of them were in fair/poor condition and I know of one importer that was offered 10,000 for $1.00 apiece by the Chinese authorities. No your not misreading that it was $1.00 for each pistol.
      I examined many of them and they usually were mixed parts wise, with little of no original finish,shot out rifiling,worn out springs etc. You could buy them at that time for a little over $100.
      There was a company whose name escapes me that is long gone that would take your pistol force match it, reline the barrel and replace the springs etc. for around $150. The also made up a lot of C96 "carbines" at that time.
      The example posted here looks a lot like the end result from that company. I suspect you have an "original" but restored pistol from that operation as the matte finish is a dead giveaway.
      I have a 30 Mauser example that I "restored" my self by cleaning up the surface and replacing all the springs. It's in shootable condition but the bullets keyhole thru the target as it's rifling is just a memory.
      Jim
      Last edited by james m; 01-14-2012, 07:14 PM.

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        #4
        Oh okay... it seems far less interesting so...
        Serial is n°880764. Does it help to identify the exact version?

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          #5
          Originally posted by Favos View Post
          Oh okay... it seems far less interesting so...
          Serial is n°880764. Does it help to identify the exact version?
          That puts it's manufacture in the early 1930 Commercial model range. Original finish would probably have been a high polish hot caustic blue.

          Best to walk away from that one if owner thinks it is as new and unfired.

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            #6
            FED ORD was a big remanufacturer of these in the 80s.
            They did a fairly good job.
            I have a couple converted to 9mm.
            They look brand new.
            MLP

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              Originally posted by Favos View Post
              Oh okay... it seems far less interesting so...
              Serial is n°880764. Does it help to identify the exact version?
              Favos:
              No one is trying to give you a hard time here inre. to your C96. We think most people appreciate an accurate assessment of what they have and that's what everyone here tries to provide.

              I think Fed Ord is the company I remember doing this kind of work.
              jim

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                #8
                I know, don't worry

                Thanks for the informations btw!

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