Mauser M30 C96 Pistol

[rebeldevil89]

Hi guys,
Just wanted to show my example of a Mauser M30 C96. I can't wait to get out and shoot it!
Enjoy!

[August]

That is a great piece - extra nice condition. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[juoneen]

Appears to be an import...they are known to be an accurate weapon... . Now you need to find a stock it can fit into. I saw a complete one stock and all for 900 a while back . The chinese made versions of the same model.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEYM3AmL9Xc

[Johnny Peppers]

Finish appears rough for a Model 1930. Should the sight leaf be polished back to bright?

[Willi Z.]

Yes, likely to be a refinished import. They are great shooters! I used to have a rebarreled one in 9mm and a .30 cal as well.

[MikeP]

You should get a spring kit and do not fire 7.62x25 Tokarev.

It will beat your pistol to pieces in short order.

[Douglas Jr.]

Yes, it is a C96 Model 1930.
It was refinished for sure. So, a shooter it is.
You can get a repro stock at e-bay for around 180.00.
Have fun!

Douglas

[james m]

You should get a spring kit and do not fire 7.62x25 Tokarev.

It will beat your pistol to pieces in short order.

This is correct based upon my experience. Replace the springs before you attempt to shoot it and stick with 7.63 Mauser ammo only - No Tokarev.
Jim

[BROBS]

Yes, it is a C96 Model 1930.
It was refinished for sure. So, a shooter it is.
You can get a repro stock at e-bay for around 180.00.
Have fun!

Douglas

Pretty sure that's a federal crime....

[Douglas Jr.]

Well, I do not live in USA but, from what I know, there are some exceptions from the general rule regarding "short rifles", according to the current ATF provisions. So you can attach a stock on historical guns like an Artillery Luger or a C96, that were originally issue with such devices, as they are clearly included in such exception.

I'm sure other members can give you a more precise information, but this i the idea.

Douglas

[rebeldevil89]

Yes, it is a C96 Model 1930.
It was refinished for sure. So, a shooter it is.
You can get a repro stock at e-bay for around 180.00.
Have fun!

Douglas

I'm interested in learning more, how can y'all tell it's refinished?? Does anyone know where I could get a spring kit?
Thanks

P.S. Yes, I would never shoot anything but .30cal Mauser out of this pistol.

[Johnny Peppers]

As Douglas noted, the devil is in the details concerning attachment of stock to pistols in the U.S. In addition to the two pistols he mentioned, the 6" Navy Lugers were originally issued with a shoulder stock, therefore they are also legal with either an original or reproduction stock of the same configuration. It is not legal to attach a LP.08 (Artillery) stock to a Navy, or vice versa

Even though the 4" Imperial and Nazi era Lugers were manufactured with a stock lug beginning in 1913, it is illegal to attach a shoulder stock since none were ever issued that way.

[maestro]

sweet rig.. thanks for sharing

[james m]

As Douglas noted, the devil is in the details concerning attachment of stock to pistols in the U.S. In addition to the two pistols he mentioned, the 6" Navy Lugers were originally issued with a shoulder stock, therefore they are also legal with either an original or reproduction stock of the same configuration. It is not legal to attach a LP.08 (Artillery) stock to a Navy, or vice versa

Even though the 4" Imperial and Nazi era Lugers were manufactured with a stock lug beginning in 1913, it is illegal to attach a shoulder stock since none were ever issued that way.

Let this be you guide whenever anyone tells you there are "sensible" gun laws.
Jim

[Johnny Peppers]

Let this be you guide whenever anyone tells you there are "sensible" gun laws.
Jim

At one time in the U.S. it was illegal to attach a stock to any pistol. It was changed to allow collector items to be put back together, so any relaxing of the law is an improvement.