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new c96 - caliber question? .30 Mauser or .30 Luger

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smitter1:
Hi to all forum members,


just took possession of my 1st c96 rig    I will post pics next week when i have some time to break it down ... but  a few quick inquiries ... 


seller didnt know chambered caliber and he thought its .30 luger (7.65 x 21 mm) vs .30 mauser (7.63 x 25 mm)  Any way to know definitively?   


also hammer doesnt drop when trigger pulled normally . ..   if trigger pulled really slowly the sear drops and hammer falls.   if i grab the unknown chambered barrel and pull it towards the muzzle just very slightly the trigger/sear/hammer drop works perfectly.        this was resolved after a thorough disassembly and cleaning/lube.


thank guys

Osmosis:
Congratulations! If you plan to shoot it please review the threads on replacing springs.


I would disassemble the barrel, plug the barrel from the crown end just before the chamber, spray chamber down with silicone spray, then fill it with molten wax. Wax will shrink, plus lube, means wax cast will slide out and you can compare with published case dimensions.

1914mauser:
smitter1, After reading your post I would also strongly recommend replacing springs if you intend on firing it. Osmosis description of  casting the bore is the best way to determine what caliber your C96 is chambered for. Regards,

smitter1:
thanks to all who replied so far.  I do plan to replace springs with wolff springs at link below but description says for 1896-1912 models.   Is that recoil spring Ok for my C96 that by serial number is a late M30 model built in late 1930's.  Pics below and I am really curious about the marks on bottom of barrel and stamped backwards on right side of barrel just behind chamber opening "CBE C.A."     here https://www.gunsprings.com/MAUSER/1896-1912%20(BROOMHANDLE)/cID1/mID40/dID172


hope this hyperlink works with flikr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/192708314@N03/shares/K3Rx27

1914mauser:
Yes, the springs should work though may require some fitting. The marks you describe are import marks placed on it when imported into the U.S.. Regards,

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