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Pistols => C96 / C12 Broomhandle => Topic started by: sharps_74 on June 19, 2022, 04:46:54 PM

Title: Lock frame help
Post by: sharps_74 on June 19, 2022, 04:46:54 PM
So I bought a C96 and the guy told me that the sear was broken. I took it home expecting to replace the part and have it up and running. Well, he lied. The ear that is responsible for ejection is broken. This happens sometimes. What I'm wondering is if a piece can be welded on that would serve the purpose. Lock frames are hard to find as we all know. I hate to have a single shot 9mm laying around.
Title: Re: Lock frame help
Post by: fasenda on June 22, 2022, 05:37:26 AM
I don't know, but I personally didn't understand the question at all. What's wrong with the gun and what are you trying to weld? Is the extractor broken?
Title: Re: Lock frame help
Post by: 1914mauser on June 22, 2022, 07:03:48 AM
Some pictures would be helpful because I not sure if you are referring to the bolt or the extractor or???
Regards,
Title: Re: Lock frame help
Post by: sharps_74 on June 22, 2022, 09:22:08 AM
On the forward part of the lock frame there's a protrusion that serves as an ejector. That part is broken off on the C96 in question. The weapon has no problem with extraction.


This having to use the verification questions with every post is silly.
Title: Re: Lock frame help
Post by: fasenda on June 22, 2022, 12:28:00 PM
As mentioned previously, please provide pictures of the broken piece for further clarification.
Title: Re: Lock frame help
Post by: sharps_74 on June 22, 2022, 01:50:23 PM
I really don't want to take the weapon apart for pictures. If a person is familiar with the lock frame of a C96 they shouldn't really need them as they should understand completely what I'm talking about.
Title: Re: Lock frame help
Post by: fasenda on June 23, 2022, 10:14:44 AM
A friendly reply deserves a friendly ignore.
Title: Re: Lock frame help
Post by: henry bucki on June 24, 2022, 12:20:24 AM
i agree

Title: Re: Lock frame help
Post by: sharps_74 on June 24, 2022, 12:27:00 AM
Yup, folks who know the workings of the C96 do.
Title: Re: Lock frame help
Post by: 1914mauser on June 24, 2022, 06:59:57 AM
sharps, So you know the workings of a C96 and don't feel the need to explain what you are talking about to us? Ok. Yet you come here asking for help or about welding. Ok.

Simple answer for you. If it is made of metal it can be welded. Fair enough. Regards,
Title: Re: Lock frame help
Post by: sharps_74 on June 24, 2022, 09:51:23 AM
sharps, So you know the workings of a C96 and don't feel the need to explain what you are talking about to us? Ok. Yet you come here asking for help or about welding. Ok.

Simple answer for you. If it is made of metal it can be welded. Fair enough. Regards,


Ok, so do you think it could be drilled and a piece be pinned in place? I understand that if I go the route of welding then I would need to have it reharded. But pinning a piece in place may eliminate the need of that. I'm wondering if anyone has ever heard of that being done. I suspect that some of the lock frames weren't properly tempered and are therefore somewhat brittle.