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Cleaned Pistol and now won't cock

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Brantman:
Greetings.  My first post and, of course, I'm looking for help.  I have a run of the mill, matching number C96 'Bolo'.   I took it apart and clean it.  I put it back together incorrectly and had a time getting the guts back out of it.   I put it back together,  however, now it will not cock. The hammer will not lock.  The safety is not 'feeling' like it is operating correctly, either (but it never did, always tough).  I would appreciate any suggestions as to what I may have gotten wrong (other than taking it apart in the first place) or might have damaged in the process.  I want to have this matching number pistol re-bored and cleaned up, but I need to get it functioning again first. :(

1914mauser:
First let me welcome you to the forum. It very difficult to diagnose these types of problems via a forum. Even with pictures it can be hard to tell what the problem is. I can only suggest acquiring a book that describes the process of disassembly and re-assembly with pictures to illustrate the steps. Unfortunately, none come to mind. "System Mauser" by Breath and Schroeder has exploded view diagrams that could be helpful but you can also find the same drawing on line at https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/mauser/auto-pistols-mau/1896-broomhandle. I wish you the best in getting it back together and working and hope you have not broken or damaged any parts.

Regards,   

Brantman:
Thanks for your reply.  I suspect the sear spring slipped above it's intended position on the sear.   The safety shows signs of filing and has always been 'stiff'.  It will no longer hold the hammer back since I got my meat hooks on it!  Now that I know how to properly put it back together, I may try it all again.  However all are invited to offer possibilities. 

henry bucki:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7Y1dAtQXug this is a pretty good site its helped me

Brantman:
Well, I took the pistol to a local gunsmith.  It happens that he has one in his shop for bluing and has taken it apart and assembled it without problems.  I believe he can isolate my problem by discovering what I did wrong, or by substituting a part or parts out of the other pistol to determine what I need to replace.  I will post the results when this happens.  Thanks for the encouragement.

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