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    So a friend of mine gave me a broomhandle mauser to look over. The deal was that I'd buy the first box of ammo but I get to fire the first mag through it

    So I'm checking this thing out and it's in great condition, less some bluing loss probably due to age. What I noticed was the serial number on the pistol doesn't match the number on the stock. Is this common? I've seen that with bayonets before where they don't match.

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    TipBledsoe

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    I'm no broomstick expert by any means, but its not uncommon in the least for militsry use firearms to have serial numbers not match because depot/armory type service disassembles a bunch of them all at once, cleaned and maintained, and little effort is used to re-assemble them with matching serial numbers.
     

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    I'm no broomstick expert by any means, but its not uncommon in the least for militsry use firearms to have serial numbers not match because depot/armory type service disassembles a bunch of them all at once, cleaned and maintained, and little effort is used to re-assemble them with matching serial numbers.
    That's what I figured

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    HKSig

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    The stock / holster was an option starting in 1898; there was also a leather holster. Mine came with just the holster.
     

    Coyote9

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    Caution with ammo, 7.62 Tokerev will chamber fine and fire but chamber pressure is excessive for the C96 mauser lock system. Matching stock numbers are extremely rare with military issue pistols.
     

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    Caution with ammo, 7.62 Tokerev will chamber fine and fire but chamber pressure is excessive for the C96 mauser lock system. Matching stock numbers are extremely rare with military issue pistols.
    Yes I'm aware of the difference. We took it out and shot it today. It was awesome.

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    Mad John

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    To find a C96 with a matching stock/holster is quite rare and expensive, even more so if it happens to be a 9mm (red 9 on the grip). If you find one with the stock and it doesn't match, that is no big deal. original stocks cost almost as much as the gun.
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    Coyote9

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    Mad John is absolutly correct, a stock matched to the gun is a rare treat indeed. I've collected, modified and repaired these things since the 80s, never get tired of them.
    Hey Leadeye, I have an assortment of broomhandle parts, done collecting if curious , I'll text/email you a pic or three
     

    KJQ6945

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    Parts are always good.

    Back in September at a shoot, Leadeye handed my son a C96 and a handful of ammo. My son brought it back to Leadeye in pieces. The look on his face was priceless. He was trying to figure out if he was gonna have to sell his truck or his house to make it right.
    All parts were recovered, and the gun was reassembled in short order. My son could breathe again. :roflsmile:
     

    Mad John

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    The C-96 Mauser Pistol is a marvel of workmanship. Manufacturing of the mechanism is beautiful. A real interesting study. Only ONE screw in the entire gun!
     

    Mad John

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    I have had many C-96 Mausers come across my workbench and I loved every one of them regardless of their state.
    I believe the worst one came to me that had been in a fire and left on a floor in water and ashes. It was sad to see one of these that had a bad circumstance. I had to see if I could resurrect it from the dead.
    Here are some before and after pictures of what was brought to me. It took a little time.
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    wakal

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    Damn, that is nice work!

    Just had this one (top) come in on trade, 50xx serial number with a 1917 conversion and matching number stock. Much easier :)

    The bottom one is a rebuild with a modern stock.
     

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