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C96 / C12 Broomhandle / Model 30 Serial # 9094XX Bolt hard to retract, dosen't lock open properly

« on: April 30, 2017, 10:44:22 AM »

Hi, I'm new to this site and also new to owning a late model 30 Mauser in 9mm. My problem is that the bolt is very difficult to retract when trying to load the magazine. I can do it, but it is very difficult. Also the bolt won't lock back securely when trying to load the magazine without a stripper clip. once loaded the gun will chamber a round, fire and eject properly. Are all C-96 bolts difficult to retract? Why won't the bolt lock back, it falls forward and rests on the magazine follower, is this normal? Thanks, any help would be greatly appreciated. Bidemhi