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Pistols => C96 / C12 Broomhandle => Topic started by: zhoolka on May 31, 2018, 10:29:57 PM

Title: Info request on C96
Post by: zhoolka on May 31, 2018, 10:29:57 PM

Dear all:I just bought a C96 that I think is a post-war bolo (commercial) rebarrelled from 7.63 Mauser into 9mm Parabellum. I reserached the serial number and it is period matching. But what I can not find ANY information on is the barrel that has a "9mm Parabellum" inscription on the left side in runic looking letters. Has anyone here ever heard of something like that? Please let me know if you have any info!Thanks!Tim

Title: Re: Info request on C96
Post by: 1914mauser on June 01, 2018, 07:38:19 AM

Tim,

It sounds like your Bolo was re-lined by Federal Ordinance. They marked barrels "9mm Parabellum" when they changed the caliber from 7.63 Mauser to 9 mm. It was also re-finished in the process.

Regards,

Title: Re: Info request on C96
Post by: zhoolka on June 01, 2018, 11:14:37 AM

Wow! Thanks!!! I was not able to find anything on that in the web.

Title: Re: Info request on C96
Post by: zhoolka on June 01, 2018, 11:23:28 AM

Quote from: 1914mauser on June 01, 2018, 07:38:19 AM

Tim,

It sounds like your Bolo was re-lined by Federal Ordinance. They marked barrels "9mm Parabellum" when they changed the caliber from 7.63 Mauser to 9 mm. It was also re-finished in the process.

Regards,

I am looking for info on Federal Ordnance. What do you think might be the value of the gun redone in this way?

Title: Re: Info request on C96
Post by: 1914mauser on June 01, 2018, 05:46:55 PM

Value is in the shooter category, $500-1000 depending on condition and functionality. The Bolo is a common variation. Federal Ordinance is no longer in business. 

Regards,

Title: Re: Info request on C96
Post by: zhoolka on June 02, 2018, 10:48:28 PM

Thank you for your help!