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C96 / C12 Broomhandle / Re: C96 Lanyard Ring --- Desperately seeking one

« on: June 18, 2021, 08:05:11 AM »

Thanks Henry

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C96 / C12 Broomhandle / Re: C96 Lanyard Ring --- Desperately seeking one

« on: June 17, 2021, 12:15:13 AM »

Hi Henry..  thanks for your reply.If it looks OK, I will certainly take it....  I have bought 2 previously, but they turned out to be glorified keyrings 

A pic would be great when you get it...

Again, thanks for your help

Mike

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C96 / C12 Broomhandle / C96 Lanyard Ring --- Desperately seeking one

« on: June 03, 2021, 10:18:26 AM »

Hi folks,
I have an 1899 Large Ring Transitional C96, with all matching numbers.Unfortunately it is missing the lanyard ring. I have tried to purchase one, but it turned out to be a glorified key ring, not a real lanyard ring.

I am looking to purchase either an original, or a good copy... I have searched everywhere but with no luck.

I am located in Australia, but I should imagine that posting this item would not be a problem, no matter what the source location was (maybe USA?)Any ideas where I can hunt one down to complete this magnificent firearm?

regards,
Mike

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C96 / C12 Broomhandle / Re: laynard ring , how to put one on?

« on: May 19, 2021, 09:32:59 PM »

Yes, the keyring type is NOT correct....  have a look at the pics I posted above.cheers,Mike

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C96 / C12 Broomhandle / Re: laynard ring , how to put one on?

« on: May 16, 2021, 01:33:44 AM »

The lanyard ring is like a keyring, though more substantial. You should just be able to open it a little and slide it on, similar to a keyring.Now for MY 64 million dollar question!!!!   I am looking for one of these myself....  can I ask where you got yours from?
Cheers,Mike

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C96 / C12 Broomhandle / Re: Large Ring C96 Broomhandle - additional and unusual markings

« on: February 16, 2021, 10:53:48 AM »

Hi folks,does anyone have any ideas on this one, or where I could start looking?thanks, Mike

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C96 / C12 Broomhandle / Large Ring C96 Broomhandle - additional and unusual markings

« on: November 23, 2020, 07:52:20 PM »

 Hi folks,
 I am trying to track down these stamps, which are below the Mauser serial number on the backstrap. They look to be of the same vintage, but not a Mauser factory stamp (I don't think)....
 
 I first thought these numbers were stock serial numbers from John Rigby & Co, the English retailer, but now believe that that's not the case.
 Now I think they might be from a 'Jaeger Regiment' quartermaster, but no idea other than that.
 
 Any thoughts out there....  or has someone got a C96 with similar markings?
 thanks,
 Mike