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Pistols => C96 / C12 Broomhandle => Topic started by: PeteUSA on July 30, 2017, 10:10:55 PM

Title: C96 hammer won't drop
Post by: PeteUSA on July 30, 2017, 10:10:55 PM
I took this to the range for only the third time and a few rounds shot just fine. Then after pulling the trigger, the hammer stopped falling. I came home and the trigger spring was broken. I replaced it with a 'new' one I had on hand. Still no change. The gun goes back together fine but still after pulling the trigger, the hammer doesn't drop. Is there something I am missing about the safety or what? This just started happening today.
Title: Re: C96 hammer won't drop
Post by: 1914mauser on July 31, 2017, 10:02:52 AM
Sounds like a broken internal part. Time to visit a old school gunsmith if you can find one.

Regards,
Title: Re: C96 hammer won't drop
Post by: f4wso on August 08, 2018, 03:31:45 PM
I have the same problem with one I just bought. If I hold down the safety it fires or at least the hammer drops. Not sure that helps but curious is you fixed yours