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C96 / C12 Broomhandle / Large Ring Transitionals C96

« on: December 15, 2015, 08:31:14 AM »

Hi everyone,
I am trying to research into the Large Ring Transitionals within the conehammer range and wish to know anyone out there who has the earliest LRT on record ? The reason being, the run of the early LRTs was mixed into the Conehammer serial range, and it is considered to be one of the rarest production gun amongst all C96 variants ? It's estimated to be only about 2000 to 3000 guns of this variant ever made (discounting the later LRTs in the 20,000 range that is).
I understand the Large Ring was introduced in the 12,000 range but no one (i know) can be certain of the very 1st ever appeared ? My curiosity stems from the fact I owned an early LRT serial numbered 12272 which to my knowledge is the earliest recorded in all the books ! I am sure someone out there has an earlier one ... I will post some pics of the 12272 over Christmas, Oh, it also comes with its matching woodstock and originally the ensemble was a Boer War trophy after the armistice.
Regards,
Broomie

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C96 / C12 Broomhandle / Schnellfeuer magazine problem

« on: December 14, 2015, 11:28:48 AM »

Hi everyone,
I would be eternally grateful if someone could offer any advice on the problem I have with an early Schnellfeuer of the Westinger variant. The problem is I cannot insert the mag fully into place unless the bolt is racked back ? At the moment the mag goes in but leaves about 1/4" sticking out of the mag well ? This happens to ALL the Schnellfeuer mags I've tried, 10 or 20 round mags all have the same problem  It's very frustrating, please can anyone help ? Thanks in advance.
Broomie